Cyber Range Network Engineer

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Cyber Range Network Engineer in our National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA).  Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more.  Join us and make a difference in National Security!  

Job Summary:

Join our team supporting a cutting-edge Cyber Program and make an impact by guiding the definition, implementation, and delivery of capability focused on Cyber Training systems (PCTE & JCTE). As a key player on our team, you will leverage your skills to provide expertise in large scale cyber exercises and multi-spectrum cyber operations. Don't miss the opportunity to take your career to the next level and be part of an innovative and dynamic environment. Apply now!

Job Responsibilities:

· Operational Planning: Plan and coordinate integrated cyber operations, including training, exercises, and support activities.

· Network Administration: Provide support for network development, deployment, and issue resolution.

· Cyber Exercises and Operations: Support large-scale cyber exercises and both defensive and offensive cyber operations.

· Cyber Range Expertise: Collaborate with cyber operators to provide expertise in cyber ranges, enabling DCO and OCO operations for Cyber Command.

· Training Event Design: Translate training and mission rehearsal goals into actionable environments and support cyber range training event design and execution.

· Technical Expertise: Offer expertise in architecture, virtual environments, networking, authentication, and system security, while coaching junior technical staff.

· Continuous Improvement: Focus on process improvement across training events and collaborate with stakeholders on requirement changes impacting the training environment.

Basic Qualifications:

· Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in information technology or similar, with eight or more years of relevant experience (additional experience may substitute for a degree).

· Joint Event Life Cycle Knowledge: Familiarity with the 5 stages of the Joint Event Life Cycle (JETC) as it relates to training events.

· Network Expertise: Proficient in Network Hardware Design and Configuration, Troubleshooting, and Performance Tuning.

· Operating Systems and Protocols: Experience with Linux and Windows, network administration, and various networking protocols/functions (e.g., HTTP, HTTPS, SSL/TLS, SMTP, DNS).

· Network Configuration: Skilled in configuring, managing, and implementing network access control lists and Cisco switching/WAN/LAN technologies.

· Virtual Networking and Cloud Infrastructure: Experience with MS Active Directory, VMWare NSX-T, security monitoring platforms (such as Security Onion or Splunk), Red Hat Identity Management, and commercial cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure).

· Security and Certifications: Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI, and relevant IAT Level II/III certifications (e.g., Security+, CCNA Security, CISSP).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with configuring network devices utilizing Python and Ansible.

• Experience with enterprise network management tools such as SolarWinds, Cisco Smartnet, Splunk, or similar technologies.

• Experience with MS Exchange and Edge Transport servers.

• Knowledge of routing protocols, such as BGP & OSPF, and route maps.

• Experience with DNS servers to include queries, mail exchange and name records.

• Four or more years of experience with cyber training and cyber operations.

At Leidos, the opportunities are boundless. We challenge our staff with interesting assignments that allow them to thrive professionally and personally. For us, helping you grow your career is good business. We look forward to learning more about you – apply today!

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Original Posting Date:

2025-01-31

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.