What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer position at Leidos?
Description General program information and / or position overview.Leidos is a FORTUNE 500 company bringing a mix of innovative technology and sector expertise to customers in the national security, engineering, and the health industries. Leidos is seeking a Intermediate Network Management Engineer for a position as part of a team supporting the Defense Information Security Agency (DISA) in Pensacola, FL or Columbus, OH. This is an onsite position, no full-time telework allowed.The Network Management Engineer will support tasks on the contract related to the UCSA Core Infrastructure. This includes management of multiple network enclaves that work together to provide one seamless environment allowing users easy access to the services provided by the UCSA program. The management of core infrastructure includes a large collection of networks, systems, storage infrastructure, as well as a core set of supporting services like Identity and Access Management, Domain Name Service, and others as required.Primary Responsibilities : Aids in all aspects of network management from network design through implementation and the maintenance of upgrading existing networks.Analyzes, designs, specifies, documents, and implements communication system requirements to support the distributed functionality of a software engineering environment.Maintains a broad knowledge of network communications and local area network / wide area network (LAN / WAN) operations and has a demonstrated ability to independently work on complex assignments.Engage with the customer to resolve issues with incomplete or unclear requirements.Reach out to stakeholders and facilitates approvals as necessary to ensure continual forward progress of the service request.Design data and voice networks carried over various transmissions systems, router to router connections using military and commercial protocols such as BGP and ISIS, switch-to-switch trunking to include VLANS, and circuit configurations through multiplexers.Basic Qualifications : Bachelor's degree with 4-8 years of experience in the development, implementation and production support of network infrastructures / environments.Must have an active Secret clearance and be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.Must have a DoD 8570 IAT Level I approved certification (CompTIA Security ) or greater.Experience with network services (BGP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS, TCP / IP, WAN, VPN, VLAN, VRF, etc.) and network appliances (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, domain name servers).Understanding of network services (e.g. DNS, Firewalls, Routers, Ports and Protocols, etc.).Knowledge of implementing, administering, performing testing, and analyzing network systems.Demonstrated experience and / or familiarity with one of more of the following : Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVMs), etc.Ability to maintain effective communication and working relationships with co-workersProactive, dependable and accurate with strong attention to detail and organizationStrong diagnostic and problem-solving skillsPreferred Qualifications : Juniper ExperienceExperience with DISA Network EnclavesAWS cloud practitioner certificationF5 Application Delivery Controller experienceCisco ISEBroadcom ProxyPalo Alto firewallsFamiliarity with ITIL / SAFe AgileExperience with Defensive Cyber Systems and OperationsGeneral understanding of cryptographic concepts : symmetric / asymmetric cryptography, secure hash, digital signatures.Original Posting Date : 2025-02-10While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.Pay Range : Pay Range $72,150.00 - $130,425.00The 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 LeidosLeidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 48,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.Pay and BenefitsPay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.Securing Your DataBeware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected].If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.Commitment to Non-DiscriminationAll 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.
Salary : $72,150 - $130,425
