Network Engineer

We are seeking a Network Engineer to support the Leidos Digital Modernization Sector/Global Solutions Management-Operations II (GSMO-II) contract. As a Network Engineer, you will perform sustainment, maintenance, problem, and change management services to ensure secure, reliable, and uninterrupted availability of the Department of Defense IP networks.

Responsibilities:

• Perform engineering tasks related to the design, implementation, and integration of network changes and sustainment of customer systems in a Wide Area Network environment.
• Conduct planning and performance of analytical research, design development, and other tasks to align with customer specifications.
• Control network systems to ensure 99% or better system uptime and connectivity.
• Ensure efficient delivery of contract capabilities using industry standards and repeatable processes.
• Mitigate risks, control costs and schedule variance, and effectively manage large-scale, integrated projects.
• Perform a variety of analytical tasks which include hardware and software design and implementation.

Requirements:

• Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at IAT level II, Security+ CE or equivalent.
• Currently possess an active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Experience analyzing VLAN, routing, IP addressing, and sub-netting.
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls, F5 appliances, and Splunk systems.
• 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.

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 config and other scripting to pull information from Cisco/Juniper routers.
• IPSEC configuration, troubleshooting, and design experience.
• MPLS configuration, troubleshooting, and design experience.
• IPV6 configuration, troubleshooting, and design experience.
• Security certification and/or knowledge of DDoS and other attack vectors experienced in today's networks.
• Crypto configuration, troubleshooting, and design experience.
• Layer 2/3 VPN and Firewall knowledge and experience.
• Physical cable plant and wiring experience.
• Certifications with major network system vendors such as Cisco are a strong plus.
• Excellent project, technical, interpersonal, presentation, and problem management skills.
• Extensive network integration experience for a variety of network protocol standards.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing detailed technical information on troubleshooting and implementation efforts.
• Familiarization of DOD regulations and directives.

Shift Hours: Swing Shift (3 pm – 11 pm) Monday - Friday

Education and Experience: Requires BS degree and 2-4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.