Network Architect

Job Description

Description

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable practices.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos is looking to fill a Network Engineer Lead position to support the Media Exploitation Center (NMEC). The Network Engineer supports the planning, coordination, and execution of major computer network initiatives.

This is a 100% on-site position. All work must be performed at the customer site in Bethesda at the Intelligence Community Campus.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Devise solutions to complex operational problems within the capacity and operational limitations of installed equipment.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new computer network equipment and technologies.
• Develop and execute contingency plans for network software and hardware failures including isolated and major outages.
• Utilize monitoring, performance analysis, network management, software and hardware equipment to troubleshoot and isolate problems, gauge network performance, and trace data and protocol activity.
• Perform these functions across a wide range of network facilities including physical media, protocol stacks, hubs, routers, bridges, gateways, digital servers, line drivers, telecommunications transport facilities, NCP and related software / hardware, and network management components.
• Provide support metrics and reporting to leadership.
• Assist leadership with planning schedules and ensure proper personnel coverage for support activities.
• Responsible for evaluating resumes for vacancies and serving as a key component during candidate interviews.
• Manage work assignments for team, review and assign customer incidents, requirements, and tasks within ServiceNow ITSM ticketing platform.
• Manage work performance for subordinates, provide periodic feedback, and document performance against employee's goals and corporate guidelines.
• Review and approve timesheets for assigned subordinates in compliance with corporate standards.
• Flexibility in work schedule. This person will be expected to have a standard 8 hour workday. However if an outage occurs they may be called to help troubleshoot.

Basic Qualifications :

Education :

Clearance :

Qualifications :

Any of the following certifications : Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Voice Professional, Brocade Certified Network Engineer (BCNE), Network+, Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”

Leidos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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