Sr. Network Technician

Leidos•Lompoc, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Network Technician is a Tier 2 network field technician on the Layer 2 team, supporting computer data communications systems. The role supports the design, testing, and inspection of computer networks; plans and implements upgrades; and analyzes and organizes hardware and software solutions through network modeling. The technician installs and maintains client LAN/WAN devices, responds to and resolves incident tickets, drafts and implements standard network change requests, and supports Tier 3 network engineers with incident management and projects. Project support may include site surveys, TEMS, and coordinating and installing new equipment. The role also performs configuration management, including updating topology drawings, maintaining accurate asset records, and conducting inventory; and coordinates network operations, maintenance, repairs, and upgrades. The position may include up to 10% COMSEC responsibilities. The position requires office presence at least five days per week and is only available at the posted location(s). Travel may be required up to 10% of the time. No relocation is offered.

Requirements

Active TS/SCI with Poly clearance.
16 years of related or relevant work experience, which may be a combination of work history and education. The posting equates this to a doctorate and 8 years of experience, a master's degree and 10 years, a bachelor's degree and 12 years, an associate degree and 14 years, or high school and 16 years.
Compliance with DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level requirements.
Knowledge of TCP/IP and the OSI model.
Working knowledge of basic routing fundamentals.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
Experience with Layer 1 and Layer 2 networks, including CAT5, single-mode/multimode fiber, serial cables, and SFPs.
Ability to configure and troubleshoot Layer 2 switching, including VLANs, port security, and thin configurations.
Knowledge of Cisco IOS, Juniper JUNOS, Brocade, and Foundry operating systems.
Familiarity with Layer 3 protocols including OSPF, BGP, VRRP, HSRP, MPLS, LSP, and GRE; expertise is not required.
Familiarity with Visio, ServiceNow, and Confluence.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Cisco and Juniper RMA processes.

Responsibilities

Install and maintain client LAN/WAN devices.
Respond to and resolve incident tickets.
Draft and implement standard network change requests.
Support Tier 3 network engineers with incident management and projects, including site surveys, TEMS, and coordinating and installing new equipment.
Update topology drawings, maintain accurate asset management records, and conduct inventory.
Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, and upgrades.
Perform Layer 1 and Layer 2 network work, including work with CAT5, single-mode/multimode fiber, serial cables, and SFPs.
Configure and troubleshoot Layer 2 switching, including VLANs, port security, and thin configurations.
May perform COMSEC responsibilities, up to 10% of the time.
Travel up to 10% of the time.