Field/Base Network Technician

We are seeking a Field/Base Network Technician to join our team on the Service Management, Integration and Transport (SMIT) Contract. As a Field/Base Network Technician, you will play a critical role in supporting the Navy's shore-based networks and data management.

The SMIT contract is the largest IT services program for the Navy, and Leidos will deliver the core backbone of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI), including cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport.

Responsibilities

• Work as an Operations-focused Network Technician on a team responsible for BAN/LAN/WAN Network Operations, troubleshooting, schedule upgrades and cutovers, and coordinate with responsible users and sites.
• Provide COMSEC Alternate Local Element support to assigned locations, which includes maintaining COMSEC hardware/software assets and key inventories, loading keys into Encryption devices, installing, configuring, troubleshooting, upgrading, removing/replacing faulty equipment, interacting with the Primary Local Element and/or the Government KOAMs while standing in for the Primary Local Element and following prescribed procedures and processes related to COMSEC.
• Document work activities/details per established tools and processes; maintain accurate site documentation.
• Interface with Field Base Network Lead and the Network Operations Center (NOC) as required in support of incident troubleshooting and restoral.
• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and removal/replacement of faulty hardware using SOPs, TTPs, work instructions, vendor guidance, and other documented processes and procedures.
• Support network configuration/asset management activities, manage configuration drift, and accurately create or modify network documentation to reflect the as-is and/or to-be environment.
• Support Cybersecurity requirements and implementation of security controls (STIG compliance).
• Coordinate network upgrades and planned maintenance activities with SMIT Program and customer stakeholders.
• Recertify training annually to maintain baseline, participate in training to maintain a baseline skillset and knowledge base, provide input to assist in development and improvement of content for Master Training Syllabus that will define the minimum On-the-Job-Training (OJT) requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs for up to a 100 feet at a time; must be able to lift 25 lbs vertically using ladders.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces, such as raised floors or communications closets; must be able to work in noisy environments, such as data centers and operations centers; must be able to stand or sit for 8 hours at a time.
• Must be able to utilize basic hand tools such as screwdrivers and wrenches while rack mounting active and passive equipment using small screws and brackets.
• Must have normal color vision to identify different colors of wires and cables; must have correctable vision to 20/20 or better so you can see objects and information displayed in schematics, test equipment, and computer monitors; must have depth perception to be able to judge distance between objects to work safely on ladders and in confined spaces; must be able to use and read digital test equipment such as OTDR.
• Must be able to drive corporate vehicle to different locations to work on projects and troubleshoot; valid state license required.

Requirements

• Associate degree in relevant field preferred with 2+ years of overall related experience; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of Associate’s degree (2 additional years of experience may be substituted for an Associate’s degree at the hiring Manager’s discretion).
• DOD Secret Security Clearance w/ability to upgrade to and maintain a TS Security Clearance.
• Minimum of DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification required prior to onboarding: CompTIA Security+ CE, CDN, ISC2 SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, or CYSA+.
• Must possess Network Vendor Entry Level or higher Certification (i.e. Cisco CCST, Cisco CCT, etc…).
• Ability to be scheduled to work, or be called in to work during off hours and weekends to meet customer mission support requirements.
• Entry level knowledge of configuring and maintaining network devices such as switches, routers, wireless access points, firewalls, and network appliances.
• Awareness of network protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP, VLAN, VPN, and routing protocols.
• Ability to travel 25% including possible OCONUS travel.
• 1+ years’ experience troubleshooting complex routing and switching issues.
• 1+ years’ experience configuring switches, routers, network appliances, WAN acceleration devices.
• Ability to work in a team environment to resolve technical issues in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with clients and team members effectively.
• Customer service experience.

Nice to Have

• Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor degree from an accredited institution in IT Management, Engineering, or related field.
• MPLS experience.
• DevOps, CI/CD experience.
• Scripting experience (i.e. Python, etc…).
• Automation experience (i.e. Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc…).
• SDN/SD WAN experience.
• Associate or Professional level vendor certifications.
• ITIL certifications.

Pay Range

$59,150.00 - $106,925.00