Network Engineer
Description
Leidos is looking for a Systems Engineer to be part of a team responsible for the design, migration, implementation, enhancement, optimization and maintenance of LAN/WAN/Video/Voice/desktop infrastructure.
This position will work with engineers on various technical projects. This could include but not limited to systems consolidation and integration, architecture designs and updates, site renovations and relocations.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Provide technical expertise and assist with systems integration and consolidation efforts across multiple systems environments.
• Addresses and resolves technical problems of moderate complexity relating to the installation and upgrade of systems hardware and systems.
• Interface with customers, vendors and other technical staff to analyze business and technical requirements.
• Engineer/implement technical solutions from a cradle to grave technical approach.
• Lead a team of engineers on projects, ensuring everyone is properly utilized to provide a finalized technical solution/implementation.
• Assist/train engineers on new technologies to better the organizations technical expertise
• Understanding of software automation tools and ability to incorporate programming languages to do the repetitious tasks.
• Understanding/Designing/Creating/Troubleshooting Spine Leaf Architectures within Datacenters utilizing Apstra on Cisco Equipment.
• Document engineering standards, supports the development of systems architecture and engineering designs and changes.
• Assist in evaluating current and emerging technologies, conducts technical assessments and makes recommendation to senior engineers.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Effectively complete individual projects and tasks with some oversight.
Basic Qualifications:
• Clearance: Must have a Top Secret/SCI w/Poly to be considered
• Must have a Bachelors degree and 8 years of experience OR a Masters degree and 6 years of prior relevant experience preferred OR 12 years of relevant career experience in lieu of degree.
• Layer 2 and Layer 3 hands-on configuration experience, with emphasis on routing protocols BGP, EIGRP, and OSPF. Knowledge configuring GRE and IPSEC Tunnels, MPLS, VPLS and Remote Site and Site-to-Site VPNs. Excellent troubleshooting skills..
• Knowledge in Network Engineering DEV-OPS utilizing python, API's, network automation, Netconf, restconf, netmiko, yaml, jinja2, postman.
• Experience in AWS, Assure, Cloud network engineering, and datacenter technologies using nexus platforms.
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• Engineering Voice/Video solutions witch Cisco Call Manager, CMS, VTC's, VoIP.
• Hands on experience with the implementation and use of systems monitoring, fault management and performance analysis tools such as SYSLOG, SNMP, What's Up Gold, Solarwinds, ISE, etc.
• Familiarity with data center infrastructure and experience with Cisco routers and switches, Nex Gen Firewalls, ESXi, VMWare
• Utilizing Juniper SRX equipment and Palo-Alto Firewalls to engineer boundary protection mechanisms.
• Experience with network security concepts, best practices and technologies including, but not limited to, SSH, IPSec, TACACs, firewall policies, DNS, Active Directory and 802.1x
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
Travel: May require occasional travel throughout the continental U.S.
* As a condition of employment, this position requires the candidate pass both a customer required medical and physiological screening
Original Posting:
March 18, 2025
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.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $104,650.00 - $189,175.00
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.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Fertility Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Volunteer Time Off
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Lunch and Learns
- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
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