Network Engineer (Non-Enterprise)

Description

Job Description:

No two career paths will ever look the same. At Leidos, we know the most talented and diverse IT and engineering professionals will always have a multitude of career choices; your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself. We welcome your perspective and ideas, in order to foster collaboration and deliver world-class solutions.  We look for solutions that not only transform businesses but change the world.

Are your ready for your next challenge?

We have a dynamic opportunity for a Network Engineer (Non-Enterprise) to work at our customer site at the National Maritime Intelligence Center, Suitland, MD. In this role, you will function as the network administrator for a single Enclave, consisting of approximately 14-16 small CISCO network devices. This Enclave supports two functional customer systems each consisting of server, database, and workstation type hosts. You will only be responsible for the network infrastructure administration (routers, VPN’s, switches, and physical patching) for a single Enclave.

THE MISSION 
The Network Operations Division (ISC-N31) is responsible for providing network administration and engineering related support for elements within the National Maritime Intelligence Center and locations around the world. This ranges from providing simple patching actions between network components to configuring hardware and security solutions to performing network administration functions. The responsibilities of the technician(s) assigned to ISC-N31 are primarily at the Open Systems Interconnection Layers one through four however knowledge of systems/applications working at the higher layers is imperative to the continued success of the ISC-N31 and its various supported customers.

What Will You Do
•Develop an in-depth understanding of the MDA network and system requirements.
•Coordinate with the functional customers on their system requirements and implement appropriate network configurations.
•Support any installations associated with upgrades of functional customer systems and document any changes in network topology.
•Perform any physical patching and software (CISCO IOS) patching as required.
•Review Information Assurance Vulnerability Alerts/Bulletins (IAVA/B) related to CISCO products and develop and implement remediation plans.
•Coordinate outages with functional customer.
•Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for routine and non-routine procedures that assist in the management of the MDA network.
•Perform any required re-accreditation actions such as DISA STIG review, IOS upgrades, vulnerability scan remediation, and document various required lists (PPSM, H/W, and S/W) during the network’s accreditation cycle Develop technical refresh plans for the network devices that make up the MDA enclave.
•Assist IA network defense personnel in any investigation consisting of a network breach or practice dangerous to the security posture of the network.
•Isolate and resolve complex network problems associated with the operating system of the CISCO devices within the MDA. 
•Network administration will include the design, installation, operation, application of security policies, incident review and remediation, vulnerability scanning and remediation, and the documentation of current physical and logical topographies and any future changes.

Your Areas of Knowledge & Expertise (job qualifications)
•A Bachelor's degree with 4 or more years of relevant experience; additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
•Minimum of 4 years of practical engineering and design experience in DoD communication systems and networks.
Proficiency in the following:

-Configuring CISCO devices using: EIGRP, BGP, SNMP, TCP/IP, OSPF, Spanning Tree, ARP, dot1Q, VLANs, VPN, GRE, IPSEC, subnetting, NAT, access control lists, and various other routing and networking protocols.  
-Writing technical and non-technical papers.
-Remediating vulnerability scans. 

Certification Requirements
•Security+ Certification
•CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification

Security Clearance Requirement
•An active DoD Top Secret/SCI

Travel Requirement
•Up to 10% of travel may be required

HOPPER
 

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.

Covid Guidance for the US

In order to enter Leidos facilities in the U.S. and to attend Leidos events outside our facilities, employees are required to be vaccinated for COVID-19 or maintain proof of a negative COVID-19 test within 96 hours of entry. In addition, we are receiving guidance from certain customers that onsite contractor personnel will need to be fully vaccinated to access customer facilities. If you are not vaccinated, please consider getting your COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact your Talent Acquisition POC. 

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 44,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $13.7 billion for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. 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.