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Field/Base Communications Network Technician-March 2024
Everett
Mar 18, 2025
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501 - 1,000 employees
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About Field/Base Communications Network Technician

  Description

  More About the Role:

  Leidos currently has an opening on the ‘Service Management, Integration and Transport’ (SMIT) Contract for a Field/Base Network Technician position. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the SMIT mission. SMIT is the largest IT services program for the Navy. Under SMIT, the Leidos team will deliver the core backbone of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI), 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. This Position requires someone with fundamental 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 as well as the ability to analyze and interpret numerous policies and procedures. This includes a basic understanding of network architectures and engineering solutions. 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 an Operations-focused Network Technician on a team responsible for BAN/LAN/WAN Network Operations, troubleshooting, schedule upgrades and cutovers, and coordinate with responsible users and sites.

  •Provides COMSEC Alternate Local Element support to assigned locations, which includes maintaining COMSEC hardware/software assets and key inventories, loading keys into Encryption devices, installing, configuring, troubleshooting, upgrading, removing/replacing faulty equipment, interacting with the Primary Local Element and/or the Government KOAMs while standing in for the Primary Local Element and following prescribed procedures and processes related to COMSEC.

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

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

  •Performs 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 SMIT Program and customer stakeholders.

  •Recertifies training annually to maintain baseline, participates in training to maintain a baseline skillset and knowledge base, provides input to assist in development and improvement of content for Master Training Syllabus that will define the minimum On-the-Job-Training (OJT) requirements.

  •Assist with assigned Government Directed Actions (GDA) in a timely manner and reports completion to the Field Base Network Lead.

  •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...

  Physical Requirements:

  •Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs for up to a 100 feet at a time; must be able to lift 25 lbs vertically using ladders.

  •Must be able to work in confined spaces, such as raised floors or communications closets; must be able to work in noisy environments, such as data centers and operations centers; must be able to stand or sit for 8 hours at a time.

  •Must be able to utilize basic hand tools such as screwdrivers and wrenches while rack mounting active and passive equipment using small screws and brackets.

  •Must be able to identify different colors of wires and cables; must be able to see objects and information displayed in schematics, test equipment, and computer monitors; must be able to judge distance between objects to work safely on ladders and in confined spaces; must be able to use and read digital test equipment such as OTDR.

  •Must be able to drive corporate vehicle to different locations to work on projects and troubleshoot; valid state license required.

  You'll Bring These Qualifications:

  •Associate degree in relevant field preferred with 2+ years of overall related experience (2 additional years of experience may be substituted for an Associate’s degree at the hiring Manager’s discretion).

  •DOD Secret Security Clearance w/ability to upgrade to and maintain a TS Security Clearance.

  •Minimum of DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification required prior to onboarding: CompTIA Security+ CE, CDN, ISC2 SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, or CYSA+ (See DoD 8570.01-M Appendix 3 for valid certifications).

  •Must possess Network Vendor Entry Level or higher Certification (i.e. Cisco CCST, Cisco CCT, etc…).

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

  •Entry level knowledge of configuring and maintaining network devices such as switches, routers, wireless access points, firewalls, and network appliances.

  •Awareness of network protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP, VLAN, VPN, and routing protocols.

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

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

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

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

  •Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work with clients and team members effectively.

  •Ability to travel 25% including possible OCONUS travel.

  •Customer service experience.

  These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

  •Top Secret Security Clearance.

  •Bachelor degree from an accredited institution in IT Management, Engineering, or related field.

  •MPLS experience.

  •DevOps, CI/CD experience.

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

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

  •SDN/SD WAN experience.

  •Associate or Professional level vendor certifications.

  •ITIL certifications.

  Pay Range: $36 - $41 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:

  01/17/2024

  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-00126808

  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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