Network Engineer - Technical Lead
Utilicom, Huntsville, AL, United States
Overview
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
Fort Meade, MD . This role supports implementation of new and upgraded network capabilities across IP, Optical, and Transport infrastructure within the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN), working 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 position requires
U.S. Citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility . It allows up to 75% telework subject to mission requirements.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide engineering and technical expertise on all issues relating to the specified telecommunications networks/information systems within the DISN.
Research, analyze and 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 methodology with an understanding of modeling and simulation.
Collaborate with DISN government engineers, leadership, project managers, and GSM-O Task Managers for coordination, implementation, and testing of new projects to ensure successful transitions to operations.
Understand impact of U.S. defense doctrine on operations, maintenance, and management of both tactical and strategic systems, and how to interface tactical and strategic telecommunications systems into a seamless entity.
Apply specialized knowledge of military unique features built into the network and its 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); configure alarm and system profiles; and configure/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, and 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.
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.
Excellent written and oral communications skills; strong customer relations and leadership abilities; experience 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 of 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 communicating status to leadership.
Proficient with Visio drawing software.
Understanding of physical network infrastructure including fiber optics & copper wiring standards, AC & DC power distribution (rectifiers & inverters), media converters, modems, repeaters.
Pay Range
$92,300.00 - $166,850.00
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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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
Fort Meade, MD . This role supports implementation of new and upgraded network capabilities across IP, Optical, and Transport infrastructure within the Defense Information Systems Network (DISN), working 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 position requires
U.S. Citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility . It allows up to 75% telework subject to mission requirements.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide engineering and technical expertise on all issues relating to the specified telecommunications networks/information systems within the DISN.
Research, analyze and 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 methodology with an understanding of modeling and simulation.
Collaborate with DISN government engineers, leadership, project managers, and GSM-O Task Managers for coordination, implementation, and testing of new projects to ensure successful transitions to operations.
Understand impact of U.S. defense doctrine on operations, maintenance, and management of both tactical and strategic systems, and how to interface tactical and strategic telecommunications systems into a seamless entity.
Apply specialized knowledge of military unique features built into the network and its 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); configure alarm and system profiles; and configure/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, and 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.
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.
Excellent written and oral communications skills; strong customer relations and leadership abilities; experience 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 of 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 communicating status to leadership.
Proficient with Visio drawing software.
Understanding of physical network infrastructure including fiber optics & copper wiring standards, AC & DC power distribution (rectifiers & inverters), media converters, modems, repeaters.
Pay Range
$92,300.00 - $166,850.00
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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