Network Engineer

Leidos • Beavercreek, OH

422d • $89,700 - $162,150

About The Position

The Network Engineer position at Leidos involves supporting various programs within the Defense Sector, particularly for the Air Force Research Lab and other DoD missions. The role encompasses software design and development, hardware interfacing, integration, and testing to deliver advanced software and hardware solutions. The engineer will be responsible for managing and troubleshooting networks, virtual environments, and ensuring system security compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of prior relevant experience or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience in Networking, Communications, or Systems Engineering; 4 additional years of experience will be acceptable in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• Ability to identify issues and research fixes.
• Strong desire to grow and learn new technologies.
• Strong fundamental network knowledge: IP, DNS, DHCP, Routing, VLANs, Switch configuration.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• A Top Secret security clearance is required for this position along with SCI eligibility.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications i.e. Cisco, VMware, Microsoft, CompTIA.
• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance.
• Knowledge of DISA STIGs and how to implement hardening to various technologies.
• Previous experience with encryption networks.
• COMSEC Experience.
• Familiar with CISCO command line.
• Experience with Fiber networking.
• Experience working with ruggedized systems.
• Experience with VPN or enterprise network routing / edge connect.
• Experience with MLS Switches.
• Experience working with NTP/PTP.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicate hardware and software issues with customers and end users, including leading customer and vendor meetings.
• Track and document hardware and software across multiple locations and programs.
• Design and engineer program environments, enclaves, and networks.
• Engineer, monitor, manage, and troubleshoot internal and external networks including encryptors, firewalls, routers, and switches.
• Engineer, monitor, manage, and troubleshoot virtual environments including VMware.
• Manage storage appliances and troubleshoot issues with vendor support.
• Research, implement, monitor, manage, patch, and troubleshoot various Microsoft and Linux products.
• Research, implement, and troubleshoot active directory, group policy, routing, and DNS.
• Manage information assurance vulnerability alerts (IAVAs) and system security scanning for equipment suites according to System Security Plans.
• Initiate IAVA responses and system security scans, complete remediation, and execute monthly security scans.
• Review logs and vulnerabilities, identify potential issues, and engineer solutions to remediate or mitigate these issues.
• Plan and manage system installations and upgrades for networks and servers.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications.
• Comprehensive health insurance options.
• Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree