Network Engineer 2
Leidos
Network Engineer 2
Leidos
Builds technology for defense and civil agencies
This is a large, multi-year Leidos-led prime contract supporting the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of large collection systems. The work performed on this program is mission-critical to the government and focused on solving complex technical challenges within emerging technologies.
Team members operate with autonomy while contributing to a highly technical environment delivering impactful, mission-relevant solutions.
The Network Engineer II provides end-to-end network engineering support spanning design, implementation, maintenance, and upgrades of existing networks. The role includes analysis of design specifications and related documentation, general LAN/CAN/WAN administration, and coordination of network conversions and cutovers.
This position translates business requirements into telecommunications solutions (LAN, CAN, WAN, Voice, Video), performs engineering analysis of alternatives in support of modernization efforts, and contributes to telecommunications enhancement design for medium and large-scale infrastructures. The engineer supports end users, operations personnel, and program management in matters involving network interfaces and infrastructure performance.
Optimize end-to-end system performance and dataflow, minimizing latency and maximizing throughput through analysis, monitoring tools, and data captures.
Design, integrate, configure, deploy, test, maintain, and optimize network devices, interfaces, and methodologies across LAN/CAN/WAN and telecommunications environments.
Implement network solutions supporting server requirements, including load balancing, VPNs, firewall contexts, Traffic Shaping, VoIP, GRE, IPSec, IP Encryption, MoIP, and NAT where appropriate.
Provide input to and develop designs for the organization’s network and mission architecture, including enhancements to meet new partner requirements.
Configure and maintain network diagrams and accreditation documentation; integrate hardware and software to satisfy ISO 9000 and DoD/IC regulatory requirements.
Oversee support to network equipment, coordinate conversions and cutovers, and resolve network or system incidents across users and sites.
Apply systems engineering principles across all lifecycle phases and perform activities aligned to ISO/IEC 15288 Technical Process Areas.
Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or related discipline and six (6) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support and training commensurate with network engineering curriculum.
OR Bachelor’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline and eight (8) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support.
OR Twelve (12) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support in lieu of degree, plus certification in an industry standard (Arista Configuration Essentials, Cisco Certified Network Associate, or Juniper Certification Tracks: Automation & DevOps, Cloud, Data Center, Design, Enterprise Routing & Switching, Junos Security, Service Provider Routing & Switching).
Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I baseline certification in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M.
Security Clearance Requirement - Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Participate in a rotational on-call schedule (estimated every 4–6 weeks), with flexible team-managed scheduling and guaranteed on-call compensation
Provide primarily remote on-call support; occasional on-site response may be required (rare)
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For U.S. Positions: 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.
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.
Leidos develops technology and runs services for defense, intelligence and civilian agencies, as well as healthcare and commercial customers. It combines software and engineering work with systems integration, building secure networks and equipment used in demanding operations. Its portfolio includes medical services, energy infrastructure design and technology that supports military missions, linking specialist businesses under one parent. Customers pay through contracts for delivered systems and services, with payment tied to labor, costs or agreed project milestones. Leidos traces its roots to a company founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.
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