Description
The GIG Service Management – Operations II (GSM-O II), a program within the Defense Group of Leidos, has an opening for a Network Engineer at Scott AFB, IL supporting Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). DISA acts as provider of GIG (Global Information Grid)/Defense Information System Network (DISN) services to the Department of Defense (DoD) and national security organizations.
The position will provide support to the Operational Engineering Division as a member of the Missile Defense Operation Support Cell (MD OSC). The primary role of the OSC is to restore any network-impacting event affecting customer service. The team accomplishes this goal using a variety of resources, knowledge, and expertise to perform fault isolation, analysis, and troubleshooting across various Transport platforms including SONET Optical/Fiber Transport (ODXC/MSPP), Packet over SONET (POS), Ethernet, Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM), Time Division Multiplexing (TDM), and cryptographic systems. The technical focus in this role will involve POS and Internet Protocol (IP) based equipment and services in order to perform circuit/trunk restoration efforts for all persistent outages that have been Tier escalated due to an increased level of troubleshooting complexity or duration affecting either the GCN or C2BMC network. Project support and Operational Engineering will be conducted by tracking new projects that bring changes into the DODIN to ensure no adverse effects to the MD OSC mission will occur; providing mitigation strategies as needed.
The candidate shall provide dedicated support to the MDA GCN and C2BMC networks through the effort of the Operation Support Cell (OSC), known jointly as the Missile Defense (MD) OSC.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide technical support for the design, implementation, and integration of network changes and sustainment.
Assist in the planning and performing of analytical research, design development, and other assignments in conformance with design, engineering and customer specifications.
Perform various complex software development tasks.
Evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance current customer capabilities.
Ensure efficient delivery of contract capabilities using industry standards and repeatable processes.
Mitigate risks, control costs and schedule variance, and effectively manages large scale, integrated projects.
Perform a variety of analytical tasks which include the hardware and software design and implementation utilizing various facility equipment.
Provide mentorship and act as a technical resource for lower level network engineers on the team.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline and 4-8 years of overall related experience. Specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree
Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at IAT level II, Security+ CE or CCNA Security.
Experience analyzing VLAN, routing, IP addressing and sub-netting.
Experience troubleshooting and configuring IP networks using at least one of the following routing methods: BGP, ISIS or OSPF, Static routing.
Experience with either service provider or enterprise IP networks using an interface on Cisco (ESR and ASR) and/or Juniper routers.
Experience with ports and protocols.
Currently possess an active DoD Secret Security Clearance with eligibility for a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) in order to obtain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Equally proficient in Juniper and Cisco configuration, troubleshooting, and design.
Experience with Cisco IOS XR, JUNOS, and Cisco IOS codes.
Pearl or other language scripting capable of running backup confits and other scripting to pull information from Cisco/Juniper routers
IPSEC configuration, troubleshooting, and design experience.
MPLS configuration, troubleshooting, and design experience.
GSMO
Pay Range:
Pay Range $66,300.00 - $119,850.00The 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 46,000 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.
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