
Network Engineer - Technical Lead Job at Utilicom in San Diego
Utilicom, San Diego, CA, United States
The Digital Modernization Sector within Leidos has an opening for a Network Engineer supporting the GIG Service Management - Operations II (GSM-O II) contract at Scott, AFB, IL . This role supports the implementation of new and upgraded network capabilities across IP, Optical, and Transport infrastructure within the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN), and works closely with government engineers, program leadership, project managers, and installation teams to ensure successful transition of capabilities into operational environments.
The selected candidate will serve as a Technical Lead supporting engineering implementation, installation, testing, and acceptance (IT&A), and integration activities across multiple network environments. This role requires both strong technical expertise and the ability to coordinate across engineering, operations, and program management teams.
This position requires U.S. Citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide engineering and technical expertise on all issues relating to the specified telecommunications networks/information systems within the DISN.
Research, analyze and/or develop reports that provide engineering and recommendations across a broad range of specialized network/system functional areas, such as network systems engineering, network topology planning, network route planning, management of network configurations, migration strategies, and method of procedures with an understanding of modeling and simulation of the networks/systems.
Collaborate with DISN government engineers and leadership, project managers, and GSM-O Task Managers for coordination, implementation, and testing of new projects to ensure successful transitions to operations.
Must understand the impact of U.S. defense doctrine on the operations, maintenance, and management of both tactical and strategic systems, and how to effectively interface tactical and strategic telecommunications systems into a seamless entity.
Apply specialized knowledge of military unique features, specifically built into the network and its subtending hardware and software, to ensure appropriate support to the warfighter's requirements.
Evaluate system network requirements and make appropriate technical recommendations.
Provide engineering to establish remote management connectivity, oversee performance verification testing (BER or "burn-in" tests) and configuring alarm and system profiles, and configuring/testing various layers of the OSI model.
Support installation test and acceptance (IT&A) of network components both directly through the various GUI/CLI or interface systems, by directing and/or facilitating remote testing with on-site field engineering support.
Monitor network performance.
Support project deployments as required.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.
Must possess DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).
Experience supporting telecommunications or transport networks including:
IP networking
MPLS
SONET
TDM
DWDM
Experience supporting network integration, testing, or deployment activities.
Experience remotely configuring or troubleshooting network or transport devices.
Map IP addresses and subnets for networking devices.
Establish in-band/out of band management connections on transport devices.
Ability to interpret network topology diagrams, engineering documentation, and configuration requirements.
Experience supporting Installation Test and Acceptance (IT&A) activities.
The candidate must have excellent written and oral communications skills, strong customer relation and leadership abilities with experience in developing presentations and briefing senior personnel.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency with Juniper IOS, CISCO IOS, or other IP/transport specific management tools (EMS) and general practices.
Expertise in IP technologies, i.e., Networking architectures and methodologies, and Voice Services.
Expert knowledge of IP principles and protocols.
Proficiency in at least two or more of the following devices:
Juniper MX routers
Ciena 6500/5160 Optical Platforms
Cisco 42XX series
Infinera ODXC
Promina, Juniper CTP
Juniper SRX firewalls
Juniper EX switches
SONUS SBCs
KG175
SafeNet IP
SONET encryptors
Basic Linux Administration or command line interface (CLI) and scripting skills.
General knowledge RADIUS, SNMP, NTP, TLS and PKI protocols.
Proficiency in at least one of the following tools:
WWOLS
MSS
OneNet
SMC
SILVX
CTC
Junos Space
SolarWinds
Knowledge of configuring, deploying, and supporting HAIPE (KG-175D) - especially with GD GemOne.
Experience leading a team of technical engineers and communication status to leadership.
Proficient with VISIO drawing software.
Possess an understanding of the physical network infrastructure including fiber optics and copper wiring standards, AC and DC power distribution (rectifiers and inverters), hardware (media converters, modems, repeaters, etc.).
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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In Summary: Leidos has an opening for a Network Engineer supporting the GIG Service Management - Operations II (GSM-O II) contract at Scott, AFB, IL . This role supports the implementation of new and upgraded network capabilities across IP, Optical, and Transport infrastructure within the Defense Information Systems Network .
En Español: El Sector de Modernización Digital dentro de Leidos tiene una apertura para un Ingeniero de Red que apoye el contrato GIG Service Management - Operations II (GSM-O II) en Scott, AFB, IL. Esta función apoya la implementación de nuevas y mejoradas capacidades de red a través de IP, óptica y infraestructura de transporte dentro de la Red de Sistemas de Información de Defensa (DISN), y trabaja estrechamente con ingenieros gubernamentales, liderazgo del programa, gerentes de proyectos y equipos de instalación para garantizar la transición exitosa de las capacidades hacia entornos operativos. Ciudadanía y una autorización Top Secret activa con elegibilidad para SCI. Responsabilidades primarias Proporcionar ingeniería y experiencia técnica en todos los temas relacionados con las redes de telecomunicaciones/sistemas de información especificados dentro del DISN. Investigar, analizar y / o desarrollar informes que proporcionen ingeniería e recomendaciones a través de un amplio rango de áreas funcionales especializadas de red/sistema, como la ingeniería de sistemas de red, planificación de topología de la red, planeación de ruta de rede, gestión de configuraciones de redes, estrategias de migración y método de procedimientos con una comprensión del modelado y simulación de las redes / sistemas. Colaborar con los ingenieros gubernamentales y liderazgo de DISn, gerentes de proyectos y gestores de tareas GSM-O para coordinar, implementar y probar el impacto de nuevos proyectos para garantizar transiciones exitosas a operaciones. Debe entender la influencia de EE.UU. Doctrina de defensa sobre las operaciones, el mantenimiento y la gestión tanto de sistemas tácticos como estratégicos, y cómo interfazar eficazmente los sistemas de telecomunicaciones tácticas y estratégicas en una entidad sin problemas. Aplicar conocimientos especializados de características únicas militares, específicamente incorporadas a la red y su hardware y software subterráneo, para garantizar un soporte adecuado a los requisitos del luchador. Evaluar los requerimientos de redes de sistema y hacer recomendaciones técnicas apropiadas. Proporcionar ingeniería para establecer conectividad de administración remota, supervisar pruebas de verificación de rendimiento (BER o "burn-in") y configurar perfiles de alarma y sistemas de conocimiento, y configurando/acceptando varias capas del modelo OSI. Soportar prueba de instalación y aceptación (ITXA) de varios componentes a través de GUI / CIPER o sistemas de interfaz, al guionar y/o facilitar métodos de manejo de IPIS. Prueban sus dispositivos con tecnología de transporte por vía telefónica. Los candidatos deben tener una experiencia avanzada en servicios electrónica e interconectónea, así como capacidades básicas y otras actividades relacionadas con el desarrollo de soluciones de comunicaciones operativas de comunicación, comprobadoras de voz y equipos de trabajo, etc. Deben contar con habilidades profesionales que sean capaces de desarrollar tecnologías de control de acceso a distancia, maps y otros programas de apoyo a nivel profesional (experfectos). Leidos también considerará para el empleo candidatos cualificados con antecedentes penales compatibles con las leyes pertinentes. #J-18808-Ljbffr
The selected candidate will serve as a Technical Lead supporting engineering implementation, installation, testing, and acceptance (IT&A), and integration activities across multiple network environments. This role requires both strong technical expertise and the ability to coordinate across engineering, operations, and program management teams.
This position requires U.S. Citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide engineering and technical expertise on all issues relating to the specified telecommunications networks/information systems within the DISN.
Research, analyze and/or develop reports that provide engineering and recommendations across a broad range of specialized network/system functional areas, such as network systems engineering, network topology planning, network route planning, management of network configurations, migration strategies, and method of procedures with an understanding of modeling and simulation of the networks/systems.
Collaborate with DISN government engineers and leadership, project managers, and GSM-O Task Managers for coordination, implementation, and testing of new projects to ensure successful transitions to operations.
Must understand the impact of U.S. defense doctrine on the operations, maintenance, and management of both tactical and strategic systems, and how to effectively interface tactical and strategic telecommunications systems into a seamless entity.
Apply specialized knowledge of military unique features, specifically built into the network and its subtending hardware and software, to ensure appropriate support to the warfighter's requirements.
Evaluate system network requirements and make appropriate technical recommendations.
Provide engineering to establish remote management connectivity, oversee performance verification testing (BER or "burn-in" tests) and configuring alarm and system profiles, and configuring/testing various layers of the OSI model.
Support installation test and acceptance (IT&A) of network components both directly through the various GUI/CLI or interface systems, by directing and/or facilitating remote testing with on-site field engineering support.
Monitor network performance.
Support project deployments as required.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with 10+ years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.
Must possess DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).
Experience supporting telecommunications or transport networks including:
IP networking
MPLS
SONET
TDM
DWDM
Experience supporting network integration, testing, or deployment activities.
Experience remotely configuring or troubleshooting network or transport devices.
Map IP addresses and subnets for networking devices.
Establish in-band/out of band management connections on transport devices.
Ability to interpret network topology diagrams, engineering documentation, and configuration requirements.
Experience supporting Installation Test and Acceptance (IT&A) activities.
The candidate must have excellent written and oral communications skills, strong customer relation and leadership abilities with experience in developing presentations and briefing senior personnel.
Preferred Qualifications
Proficiency with Juniper IOS, CISCO IOS, or other IP/transport specific management tools (EMS) and general practices.
Expertise in IP technologies, i.e., Networking architectures and methodologies, and Voice Services.
Expert knowledge of IP principles and protocols.
Proficiency in at least two or more of the following devices:
Juniper MX routers
Ciena 6500/5160 Optical Platforms
Cisco 42XX series
Infinera ODXC
Promina, Juniper CTP
Juniper SRX firewalls
Juniper EX switches
SONUS SBCs
KG175
SafeNet IP
SONET encryptors
Basic Linux Administration or command line interface (CLI) and scripting skills.
General knowledge RADIUS, SNMP, NTP, TLS and PKI protocols.
Proficiency in at least one of the following tools:
WWOLS
MSS
OneNet
SMC
SILVX
CTC
Junos Space
SolarWinds
Knowledge of configuring, deploying, and supporting HAIPE (KG-175D) - especially with GD GemOne.
Experience leading a team of technical engineers and communication status to leadership.
Proficient with VISIO drawing software.
Possess an understanding of the physical network infrastructure including fiber optics and copper wiring standards, AC and DC power distribution (rectifiers and inverters), hardware (media converters, modems, repeaters, etc.).
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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
In Summary: Leidos has an opening for a Network Engineer supporting the GIG Service Management - Operations II (GSM-O II) contract at Scott, AFB, IL . This role supports the implementation of new and upgraded network capabilities across IP, Optical, and Transport infrastructure within the Defense Information Systems Network .
En Español: El Sector de Modernización Digital dentro de Leidos tiene una apertura para un Ingeniero de Red que apoye el contrato GIG Service Management - Operations II (GSM-O II) en Scott, AFB, IL. Esta función apoya la implementación de nuevas y mejoradas capacidades de red a través de IP, óptica y infraestructura de transporte dentro de la Red de Sistemas de Información de Defensa (DISN), y trabaja estrechamente con ingenieros gubernamentales, liderazgo del programa, gerentes de proyectos y equipos de instalación para garantizar la transición exitosa de las capacidades hacia entornos operativos. Ciudadanía y una autorización Top Secret activa con elegibilidad para SCI. Responsabilidades primarias Proporcionar ingeniería y experiencia técnica en todos los temas relacionados con las redes de telecomunicaciones/sistemas de información especificados dentro del DISN. Investigar, analizar y / o desarrollar informes que proporcionen ingeniería e recomendaciones a través de un amplio rango de áreas funcionales especializadas de red/sistema, como la ingeniería de sistemas de red, planificación de topología de la red, planeación de ruta de rede, gestión de configuraciones de redes, estrategias de migración y método de procedimientos con una comprensión del modelado y simulación de las redes / sistemas. Colaborar con los ingenieros gubernamentales y liderazgo de DISn, gerentes de proyectos y gestores de tareas GSM-O para coordinar, implementar y probar el impacto de nuevos proyectos para garantizar transiciones exitosas a operaciones. Debe entender la influencia de EE.UU. Doctrina de defensa sobre las operaciones, el mantenimiento y la gestión tanto de sistemas tácticos como estratégicos, y cómo interfazar eficazmente los sistemas de telecomunicaciones tácticas y estratégicas en una entidad sin problemas. Aplicar conocimientos especializados de características únicas militares, específicamente incorporadas a la red y su hardware y software subterráneo, para garantizar un soporte adecuado a los requisitos del luchador. Evaluar los requerimientos de redes de sistema y hacer recomendaciones técnicas apropiadas. Proporcionar ingeniería para establecer conectividad de administración remota, supervisar pruebas de verificación de rendimiento (BER o "burn-in") y configurar perfiles de alarma y sistemas de conocimiento, y configurando/acceptando varias capas del modelo OSI. Soportar prueba de instalación y aceptación (ITXA) de varios componentes a través de GUI / CIPER o sistemas de interfaz, al guionar y/o facilitar métodos de manejo de IPIS. Prueban sus dispositivos con tecnología de transporte por vía telefónica. Los candidatos deben tener una experiencia avanzada en servicios electrónica e interconectónea, así como capacidades básicas y otras actividades relacionadas con el desarrollo de soluciones de comunicaciones operativas de comunicación, comprobadoras de voz y equipos de trabajo, etc. Deben contar con habilidades profesionales que sean capaces de desarrollar tecnologías de control de acceso a distancia, maps y otros programas de apoyo a nivel profesional (experfectos). Leidos también considerará para el empleo candidatos cualificados con antecedentes penales compatibles con las leyes pertinentes. #J-18808-Ljbffr