Network Engineer Job at Leidos Inc in Omaha
Leidos Inc, Omaha, NE, United States
Description
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? Join the Leidos Digital Modernization (DigiMod) team in accelerating information technology in a changing world where we modernize critical networks for government and commercial customers.
Overview
We are in search of a Network Engineer to join our Agile Network Operations Cell supporting the Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command's (ACC) base readiness initiative. The role serves as the primary Base Area Network (BAN) technical expert for a regional grouping of ACC bases and provides support to other ACC locations. Responsibilities include LAN architecture design, sustainment, and system modernizations. Candidates must have in-depth technical knowledge, extensive networking hands‑on skills, strong communication abilities, and the ability to work as part of an integrated government and contractor team. Support may be required at locations including Abilene, TX; Tuscan, AZ; Alamogordo, NM; Omaha, NE; Rapid City, SD; Grand Forks, ND, and the candidate must be able to travel.
Travel: 50%
Clearance Requirements
Must be a U.S. citizen and have at least an Active Secret clearance.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide overall network engineering support for a broad range of programs including planning, designing, and evaluating various components of the network.
Provide specifications for network architecture, identify technical capability gaps, evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance current capabilities, and perform needs assessments.
Develop, recommend, and implement approved network configurations according to local change management processes.
Monitor, install, cabling/wiring, modify, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain network equipment; test and service network equipment.
Draft and review technical documentation and communicate requirements.
Participate in testing to ensure requirements are adequately met.
Develop and facilitate training of the operations team on newly deployed equipment.
Support the project lifecycle for infrastructure and technology changes.
Foster an environment of collaboration with the government customer.
Certifications
SecurityX / CASP+
CCNA
CCNP Security
CEH
GCED
GCIA
GCLD
GDSA
GFACT
GICSP
GSEC
Security +
SSCP
Basic Qualifications
BS degree and 8–12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6–10 years of prior relevant experience.
Additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Experience with designing, configuring, and troubleshooting TCP/IP networks, including hardware (switches, routers), software (operating systems), network management systems, network access control (NAC), quality of service (QoS), network services, and fiber/copper cable infrastructure.
Experience with Network Administration, Network Security, Networking Standards, Network Protocols, and NIST/FISMA standards and controls.
Ability to write and verbally communicate complex networking, security and risk-related concepts effectively to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
Strong problem‑solving, analytical, communication and people skills.
Experience in IPv4 and IPv6 implementation.
Experience with CCC/DNAC and ISE.
Understanding of Zero Trust principles, including network segmentation best practices and experience implementing C2C.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience with an Air Force or Department of War Customer, and/or prior military experience.
Experience designing, implementing, and managing SDN, virtualization, and SDA solutions.
Experience implementing and/or using SIEM/SOAR platforms and other networking tools such as Splunk, SolarWinds, and automation tools.
Experience in network planning, design, and management strategies for an enterprise Wireless LAN, including advanced wireless site surveying, security design, and troubleshooting of Wireless LAN design with familiarity with Cisco and HPE wireless solutions.
Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework and the Government Authority to Operate process.
Pay Range
$92,300.00 - $166,850.00
Benefits
Competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? Join the Leidos Digital Modernization (DigiMod) team in accelerating information technology in a changing world where we modernize critical networks for government and commercial customers.
Overview
We are in search of a Network Engineer to join our Agile Network Operations Cell supporting the Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command's (ACC) base readiness initiative. The role serves as the primary Base Area Network (BAN) technical expert for a regional grouping of ACC bases and provides support to other ACC locations. Responsibilities include LAN architecture design, sustainment, and system modernizations. Candidates must have in-depth technical knowledge, extensive networking hands‑on skills, strong communication abilities, and the ability to work as part of an integrated government and contractor team. Support may be required at locations including Abilene, TX; Tuscan, AZ; Alamogordo, NM; Omaha, NE; Rapid City, SD; Grand Forks, ND, and the candidate must be able to travel.
Travel: 50%
Clearance Requirements
Must be a U.S. citizen and have at least an Active Secret clearance.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide overall network engineering support for a broad range of programs including planning, designing, and evaluating various components of the network.
Provide specifications for network architecture, identify technical capability gaps, evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance current capabilities, and perform needs assessments.
Develop, recommend, and implement approved network configurations according to local change management processes.
Monitor, install, cabling/wiring, modify, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain network equipment; test and service network equipment.
Draft and review technical documentation and communicate requirements.
Participate in testing to ensure requirements are adequately met.
Develop and facilitate training of the operations team on newly deployed equipment.
Support the project lifecycle for infrastructure and technology changes.
Foster an environment of collaboration with the government customer.
Certifications
SecurityX / CASP+
CCNA
CCNP Security
CEH
GCED
GCIA
GCLD
GDSA
GFACT
GICSP
GSEC
Security +
SSCP
Basic Qualifications
BS degree and 8–12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6–10 years of prior relevant experience.
Additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Experience with designing, configuring, and troubleshooting TCP/IP networks, including hardware (switches, routers), software (operating systems), network management systems, network access control (NAC), quality of service (QoS), network services, and fiber/copper cable infrastructure.
Experience with Network Administration, Network Security, Networking Standards, Network Protocols, and NIST/FISMA standards and controls.
Ability to write and verbally communicate complex networking, security and risk-related concepts effectively to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
Strong problem‑solving, analytical, communication and people skills.
Experience in IPv4 and IPv6 implementation.
Experience with CCC/DNAC and ISE.
Understanding of Zero Trust principles, including network segmentation best practices and experience implementing C2C.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated experience with an Air Force or Department of War Customer, and/or prior military experience.
Experience designing, implementing, and managing SDN, virtualization, and SDA solutions.
Experience implementing and/or using SIEM/SOAR platforms and other networking tools such as Splunk, SolarWinds, and automation tools.
Experience in network planning, design, and management strategies for an enterprise Wireless LAN, including advanced wireless site surveying, security design, and troubleshooting of Wireless LAN design with familiarity with Cisco and HPE wireless solutions.
Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework and the Government Authority to Operate process.
Pay Range
$92,300.00 - $166,850.00
Benefits
Competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.
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