Communications Network Engineer Senior

Leidos is seeking a Communications Network Engineer to support multiple sites in Yorktown, VA as one of the key members of the Field Services team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for overall network engineering support for a broad range of programs, including planning, designing, and evaluating various components of the network at Newport News Shipbuilding, VA and Yorktown Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown, VA.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing specifications for network architecture
• Evaluating and recommending new technologies to enhance current capabilities
• Performing needs assessments
• Monitoring, installing, modifying, testing, and servicing network equipment
• Configuring and optimizing network servers, hubs, routers, and switches
• Analyzing and defining network requirements
• Maintaining network architecture and infrastructure

The work location for this position will be at a government site and will require the ability to:

• Lift and carry 50 lbs for up to 100 feet at a time
• Work in confined spaces, such as raised floors or communications closets
• Utilize basic hand tools such as screwdrivers and wrenches
• Identify different colors of wires and cables
• Judge distance between objects to work safely on ladders and in confined spaces
• Drive personal or corporate vehicle to different locations to work on projects and troubleshoot

Primary Responsibilities

• Access all necessary communication closets and configure and deploy network equipment within the Area of Responsibility (AOR)
• Change VLANs on network port configurations
• Split working hours daily between two sites, Newport News Shipbuilding and Yorktown Naval Weapons Station, Yorktown, VA
• Analyze and define network requirements pertaining to Newport News Shipbuilding operations
• Define and maintain network architecture and infrastructure
• Configure and optimize network servers, hubs, routers, and switches
• Pull switch activity logs and switch capacity reports
• Make recommendations to clean up or upgrade communication closets
• Perform port activation, deactivation, and logical moves on switches
• Engage and escalate problems to the SMIT Network Operations and/or Command Center for support
• Install, test, maintain, and upgrade network operating systems software
• Provide monthly activity reports on tracking trouble calls, outages, port problems and resolutions, and routine maintenance

Basic Qualifications

• US Citizen
• DoD Secret Clearance
• HS diploma with 5+ years of prior relevant experience
• Valid DoD 8570 IAT Level II: Security+ or higher Certification
• Valid Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or be able to obtain within the first 6 months of employment
• Demonstrate expertise in IT Enterprise Operations and Network Operations
• Experience with Microsoft Windows OS, version 10
• Experience with HP Service Manager, Remedy, or similar Service/Help Desk ticket management software
• Advanced network troubleshooting skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Organized and detail-oriented
• Strong leadership skills
• Self-motivated/self-directing
• Strong collaboration, prioritization, and adaptability skills required
• Relationship building
• Ability to manage and prioritize own work, and that of their team
• Independent decision making
• Analytical thinking
• Ability to effectively communicate with all organizational levels
• Ability to analyze problems at various levels