Network Engineer

Description

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has a continuing requirement for Secure Enterprise Network Systems, Services, & Support (SENS3) for the continued operations and maintenance and evolution of the Homeland Secure Data Network (HSDN) and the Classified Local Area Network (C-LAN). This position will be to setup and maintain network infrastructure (switches, routers, etc…) and their configurations.  The position is a self-lead position to not only work network incidents and outages, but the deployment/extension of the network. 

Primary Responsibilities

Provide technical support in all areas of networking, such as routers, firewalls, bridges, gateways, etc.  Evaluate, coordinate and perform installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of networks. Perform day-to-day network sustainment activities. Create and maintain network documentation. Assist with design, implementation, and integration of network changes, as well as IP address management IPAM, switch setup, and network operations support.

Basic Qualifications

Active TS with SCI eligibility

BS degree and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters degree with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree

Experience in supporting classified networks

Preferred Qualifications

COMSEC experience or certifications

Experience with Solar Winds

Experience with both Juniper and Cisco network equipment

Experience with F5 load balancing systems

Experience with configuring and maintaining firewalls in an enterprise environment

Cisco or Juniper certifications

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is a Fortune 500® technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, civil, and health markets. The company’s 45,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $14.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 30, 2022.  For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.