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Communications Network Engineer - Transport Delivery
Communications Network Engineer - Transport Delivery-March 2024
Norfolk
Mar 19, 2025
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About Communications Network Engineer - Transport Delivery

  Description

  More About the Role:

  NGEN at Leidos currently has an opening for a Communications Network Engineer - Transport Delivery position. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the NGEN mission. NGEN-R is the largest IT services program for the Navy. Under the Service Management, Integration, and Transport portion of NGEN-R, the Leidos team will deliver the core backbone of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet, including cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport. Ultimately, Leidos will support the Navy in unifying its shore-based networks and data management to improve capability and service while also saving significant dollars by focusing efforts under one enterprise network. The Position involves extensive knowledge of network communications, architecture, security controls and configuration.

  Candidates for this position are highly motivated and have working knowledge of network operations, fault diagnosis, repair, installation, configuration, cabling, passive infrastructure, troubleshooting, project execution, and COMSEC Operations, as well as the ability to follow detailed policies and procedures. The ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented, fast-paced and mission-focused environment is a must.

  What You'll Get to Do:

  •Works as a Transport Delivery-focused Network Engineer on a team responsible for BAN/LAN/WLAN/WAN/Crypto Network Engineering, troubleshooting, repair, installation, cabling, configuration, implementation, and integration of current and future NGEN-R network architectures as per approved processes and procedures.

  •Documents work activities/details per established tools and processes; maintains accurate site and project documentation.

  •Creates and updates network architecture diagrams, configuration bundles, and reviews implementation plans for accuracy prior to implementation.

  •Initiates software upgrades and changes to the NGEN-R system and communications infrastructure as prescribed by Domain Architects and Engineers.

  •May perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and removal/replacement of faulty hardware using SOPs, TTPs, work instructions, vendor guidance, and other documented processes and procedures.

  •Interfaces with the Network Operations Center (NOC) as required in support of incident troubleshooting and restoral.

  •Supports network configuration/asset management activities, manages configuration drift, and accurately creates or modifies network documentation to reflect the as-is and/or to-be environment.

  •Supports Cybersecurity requirements and implementation of security controls (STIG compliance).

  •Coordinates network upgrades and planned maintenance activities with NGEN-R Program and customer stakeholders.

  •Performs monitoring (health and status) of network systems and proactively identifies potential issues before they impact users; recommends and/or applies corrective actions to mitigate network issues.

  •Position may require local area and/or overnight travel by car or air to assigned locations to conduct operations focused activities i.e. break/fix, COMSEC support, etc.

  You'll Bring These Qualifications:

  •Bachelor's degree in relevant field preferred with 5+ years of overall related experience (4 additional years of experience may be substituted for a Bachelor’s degree at the hiring Manager’s discretion).

  •Must be U.S. Citizen and currently possess an active Secret clearance.

  •Must have current IAT Level II Certification: Comp TIA Security+ CE.

  •Must have current Network Vendor Associate Level Certification is required (i.e. Cisco CCNA, Juniper JNCIA, etc…).

  •Ability to be scheduled to work, or be called in to work during off hours and weekends to meet customer mission support requirements.

  •5+ years’ experience troubleshooting complex routing and switching issues.

  •5+ years’ experience configuring switches, routers, network appliances, WAN acceleration devices.

  •Experience with multiple vendor routing, switching or wireless product lines.

  •Strong understanding and in-depth knowledge of TCP/IP network/subnet addressing.

  •Ability to work independently or in a team environment to resolve technical issues in a dynamic environment.

  •Ability to travel up to 25% including possible OCONUS travel.

  •Customer service experience.

  These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

  •Top Secret Security Clearance.

  •MPLS experience.

  •DevOps, CI/CD experience.

  •Scripting experience (i.e. Python, etc…).

  •Automation experience (i.e. Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc…).

  •SDN/SD WAN experience.

  •Professional or Expert level vendor certifications.

  •ITIL certifications.

  •Experience configuring Cisco devices to include but not limited to 3xxx, 4xxx, 8xxx, 9xxxx.

  •Experience configuring VTP, STP, QOS, OSPF, BGP, MPLS.

  Pay Range: $40 - $50 Hourly Rate.

  Pay Range:

  Pay Range -

  The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

  Original Posting Date:

  01/18/2024

  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.

  REQNUMBER: R-00126927

  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.

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