Leidos is seeking a Staff Network Engineer to join our Defense Enclave Services (DES) team, who will support an extensive digital modernization program critical to Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and Department of Defense (DoD) Fourth Estate Agencies. The Staff Network Engineer will develop, configure, and deploy network services within the Azure Cloud and data centers to fulfill end user requirements.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Must possess an active DoD Secret or above clearance to be considered for this role. (US Citizenship required)
Primary Responsibilities
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Design, maintain, and operate Wireless and Local Area Networks (LANs/WLAN) and Wide Area Networks (WANs), using Infrastructure as Code and Ansible Automation Platform
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Automate network changes on across various vendor platforms and Azure Cloud
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Assist multifunctional team to help optimize and visualize network operations
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Conduct data captures to obtain network performance information
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Provide inputs to the design of the enterprise’s network and mission architecture
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Evaluate network architectures across platforms to ensure alignment to cloud and network modernization strategies, capabilities and requirement sets
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Actively identify opportunities for improvement, including innovations aimed at improving the user experience, improving efficiencies, and lowering sustainment costs
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Enforce security best practices and guidelines, leveraging knowledge of security policies, network security, and data security
Basic Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or master’s degree with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience
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Must possess an active DoD Secret or above clearance to be considered for this role. (US Citizenship required)
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Experience designing, deploying, and operating software defined networking solutions
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Strong understanding of networking in the areas of LAN, WAN, TCP/UDP, IPSec, VPN, proxies, routing (L2/L3), firewalls and software defined networking
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Experience implementing dual-stack networking to use both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses simultaneously
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Experience developing and deploying Infrastructure as Code (IaC), utilizing continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools, and leveraging automation platforms such as Ansible or Azure Functions
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Understanding of Federal Government application, server, and network security requirements such as NIST, FedRAMP, and FISMA
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Ability to work effectively within a distributed technical team, aided by strong written and verbal communication skills
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Familiarity with the Atlassian suite, including Jira and Confluence
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Current IAT Level II (or higher) Certification such as Security + or CISSP
Preferred Qualifications
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Certified Cisco Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent
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Working experience installing, configuring, and managing Infoblox DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM)
DISDES
External Referral Eligible
Original Posting Date:2024-09-10
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.
Top Skills
What We Do
We Are Leidos
For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world.
OUR MISSION
Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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