Sr. Network Technician

Leidos • Lompoc, CA

7d • $92,300 - $166,850 • Onsite

About The Position

The Digital Sector at Leidos is seeking a Sr. Network Technician for its Layer 2 team. The role supports computer data communications systems through network design specifications, testing and inspections, upgrade planning and implementation, and analysis and organization of hardware and software solutions using network modeling. The Tier 2 network field technician supports installation and maintenance of client LAN/WAN devices, responds to incident tickets, and supports Tier 3 network engineers with incident management and projects. The position requires office presence at least five days per week at the posted location; no relocation is offered. Travel may be required up to 10% of the time, and the role may include up to 10% COMSEC responsibilities.

Requirements

• Hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Poly.
• Have 16 years of related or relevant experience, which may be a combination of work history and education: doctorate plus 8 years, master's degree plus 10 years, bachelor's degree plus 12 years, associate degree plus 14 years, or high school diploma plus 16 years.
• Comply with DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level requirements.
• Have knowledge of TCP/IP and the OSI model.
• Have working knowledge of basic routing fundamentals.
• Have Layer 1 and Layer 2 network experience, including CAT5, single-mode/multimode fiber, serial cables, and SFPs.
• Have experience configuring and troubleshooting Layer 2 switching.
• Have knowledge of Cisco IOS, Juniper JUNOS, Brocade, and Foundry OS.
• Have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• Be able to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Be present in the office a minimum of five days per week at the posted location.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with Layer 3 protocols such as OSPF, BGP, VRRP, HSRP, MPLS, LSP, and GRE; expert-level knowledge is not required.
• Familiarity with Visio, ServiceNow, and Confluence.
• Knowledge of the Cisco/Juniper RMA process.

Responsibilities

• Support installation and maintenance of 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 coordination and installation of new equipment.
• Perform configuration management, including updating topology drawings, maintaining accurate asset management records, and conducting inventory.
• Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, and upgrades.
• Configure and troubleshoot Layer 2 switching, including VLANs, port security, and thin configs.
• Perform network modeling and support design specifications, testing, inspections, and planning and implementation of upgrades.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED