Senior Network Systems Engineer

Leidos

101d • $104,650 - $189,175

About The Position

Leidos Digital Modernization Sector is looking for a Senior Network Systems Engineer to work on the Army Global Unified Network (AGUN) – Increment 1 (INC1) program. The Global Enterprise Network Modernization – OCONUS (GENM-O) is a critical mission provider responsible for keeping the Army connected through global network modernization projects. The Army Global Unified Network (AGUN) - Increment 1 (INC1) will unify the next generation of Army transport to comply with the Joint Regional Security Stack (JRSS) divestiture mandate. A phased systematic approach is required to provide individual sites with standardized, updated technology systems to ensure the Army’s Information Technology (IT) infrastructure is equipped to provide soldiers with cutting-edge technology to ensure applications, data, and enterprise services are accessible, trusted, and interoperable across the globe. Possesses and applies a comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high impact assignments. Plans and leads major technology assignments. Evaluates performance results and recommends major changes affecting short-term project growth and success. Functions as a technical expert across multiple project assignments. May supervise others.

Requirements

• US Citizen with a Secret security clearance.
• DoD 8570 certifications. IAT II, OS.
• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of related experience or a Masters and 10+ years of related experience.
• Demonstrated technical team leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience working within the Agile framework.
• Prior experience with designing, deploying, testing, implementing, and migrating network infrastructure.
• Hands on experience with SD-WAN technologies (e.g. Cisco, VERSA, Juniper, etc.).
• Extensive knowledge/experience of large-scale WAN, MPLS, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, ISIS), and internet technologies.
• Strong campus/enterprise networking experience.
• Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required.
• Able to frequently travel to CONUS/OCONUS locations 50% of time.
• Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Visio.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working within Army’s IT infrastructure.
• Familiarity with API automation/orchestration tools/systems such as Ansible and Python Scripting.
• Familiarity working within structured CI/CD DevOps pipelines.
• Strong understanding of virtualization, hypervisor, HCI, cloud-native, and container technologies.
• Prior experience with Public/Gov/DoD Cloud environments and implementing virtualized network infrastructure.
• Hands on experience with Firewalls (e.g. Palo Alto, Cisco, Juniper, etc.).
• Familiarity/Experience with Remote Access VPN solutions, IPsec, TLS, PKI.
• Strong understanding of SASE/SSE Zero Trust principles/products (Cisco Secure Access, Prisma, zScaler, VERSA, AppGate, etc.).
• Professional and/or Expert level Certifications/Specializations in industry leading SDN technology (e.g. Cisco, Juniper, VERSA, etc.).
• Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and tools to provide best-practice insight and best-in-class recommendations to management.
• Demonstrated advanced technical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to solve problems and resolve project dysfunction using creativity or leveraging core values.
• Experience should be beyond just user admin level and include building environments from the ground up, maintenance and deep troubleshooting.
• Prior experience with USAISEC drafting requirements and drafting site implementation deliverables (floorplans, wiring diagrams, logical diagrams, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Assists with overseeing the network engineering and design process from initiation to closure.
• Holds pivotal role on Remote Engineering & Installation Teams (REITs) and Orchestration & Automation Teams (OATs).
• Assigns tasks, manages workloads, and provides performance execution leadership and guidance.
• Responsible for the survey, engineering, installation, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, servers, and networks.
• Develops deliverables including the Engineering Implementation Plan (EIP), Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM), Project Drawings, Innovation Recommendation Report, and Concept Development Report.
• Acts as a liaison between the AGUN program and customer, coordinating with the Program Management Office (PMO) for engineering and design solutions.
• Implements industry best practices, including Model Based System Engineering (MBSE), Network Security Development Operations (NetSecDevOps) Digital Twin, and Security Development Operations (SecDevOps) methodologies.
• Manages data and information, develops RACI charts and Software Defined Networking (SDN) solutions.
• Employs continuous improvement methods to analyze historical data trends for intelligence assessments.
• Develops and integrates AGUN network and network orchestration solutions and configures network and network security devices in the Lab environment.
• Surveys and tests existing infrastructure for potential re-use in designing enterprise capabilities.
• Develops, maintains, and updates technical documentation such as enterprise architecture, application/system design, and network architecture and design.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees