Network Engineer

Leidos • Honolulu, HI

26d • $92,300 - $166,850 • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is hiring a Network Engineer at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH) to provide PA-ESC network administration support. The role administers the configuration and performance of network assets and ensures network infrastructure connectivity using network management toolsets and administrative functions. The engineer is expected to have advanced technical expertise in these toolsets and maintain the appropriate networking engineering certification.

The position involves analyzing network and system performance and evaluating network architecture designs and configurations, including network data-transfer protocols and tools such as Cisco, Brocade, and SolarWinds. It also includes designing, recommending, and implementing complex hardware and software solutions across multiple operating systems to maximize network performance. The engineer must apply knowledge of DoD information-security policies and programs, military operations, and operational information requirements, and configure tactical data link equipment and associated communications and cryptographic systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or a related scientific field.
• CCNA or BCNP certification; CCNA is also listed as a required qualification.
• Eight years of experience in C4I-related activities and maintaining classified networks.
• Current knowledge of DoD Information Security Policies and Programs for COMPUSEC and INFOSEC, multi-level security, and emerging information warfare concepts.
• Understanding of military operations, organizations, and operational information requirements in peacetime, crisis, and war.
• Ability to analyze problems and identify solutions methodically and proactively.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• IAT Level III certification: CompTIA Security+ CE and/or CISSP; Security+ alone is insufficient, and all PA-ESC engineers require Level III certification.
• Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Maintain an appropriate level of networking engineering certification.

Nice To Haves

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Customer-service orientation.
• Project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze network and system performance, including evaluating network architecture designs and configurations.
• Apply expertise in network data-transfer protocols and Cisco, Brocade, SolarWinds, and other network management tools.
• Design, recommend, and implement complex hardware and software solutions across multiple operating systems to maximize network performance.
• Maintain knowledge of DoD Information Security Policies and Programs for COMPUSEC and INFOSEC, multi-level security, and emerging information warfare concepts.
• Set up, maintain, and configure TDL equipment, interfaces, and connections to AEHF, HF, UHF, and SATCOM communications systems and associated cryptographic equipment.
• Administer the configuration and performance of PA-ESC network assets and ensure network infrastructure connectivity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior