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Leidos Digital Modernization team is looking for a skilled Joint Regional Security Stack (JRSS) Engineer in support of the AFINC II contract for the highly visible 26th Network Operations Squadron (26 NOS) at Montgomery, AL; which provides a world-wide support mission. The 26 NOS is responsible for the intranet support of the entire Air Force network.

This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active Secret to start. There are two required certifications for this position. See under certification requirements.

What will you do in this role?

• Design, engineer, and implement associated projects.

• Develop LAN/WAN network designs to accommodate a data center migration.

• Demonstrated knowledge with content switching and load balancers.

• Troubleshooting complex network issues such as performance analysis, protocol problems, hardware failures and WAN/LAN connectivity issues.

• Participate in the implementation of agreed upon solutions and strategies.

• Troubleshoot technology issues, using various internal and external resources.

• Generate innovative approaches and solutions to recurring tasks or problems.

• Document technical problems, resolutions, and processes for assigned tasks and projects.

• Participate in testing and evaluation of new technologies to ensure compatibility and functionality.

• Follow policies and procedures for change and incident management.

• Responsible for the full integration of the JRSS platform and associated support systems for the program.

• Design, engineer and integrate and operate the JRSS systems into AFINC architecture seamlessly.

• Resolve network problems; operate network analyzers, WAN test equipment, and network simulators.

• Monitor data or voice system networks for various messages, alarms, or issues. Activate scripts as alarms occur or issues surface.

• Troubleshoot problems using scripts and standard, routine procedures.

• Research issues to determine if problem may be resolved using predefined procedures.

• Execute scheduled maintenance routines in accordance with standard procedures. Identify issues or problems and resolves as appropriate; Perform 1-4 problem determination.

• Participate in the implementation of agreed upon solutions and strategies.

• Troubleshoot technology issues, using various internal and external resources.

• Generate innovative approaches and solutions to recurring tasks or problems.

• Document technical problems, resolutions, and processes for assigned tasks and projects.

• Participate in testing and evaluation of new technologies to ensure compatibility and functionality.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors in Computer Science/Information Systems, Science/Engineering/Math, or May substitute relevant experience in Information Technology preferably within system or application administration in lieu of degree.

• Candidate should have 7+ years of progressively responsible network engineering hands-on in:

  • Enterprise network management, focusing primarily on Cisco devices.

  • Installation, configuration, and support of network switches, routers, and wireless Aps

  • Experience with network topologies such as Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, GbE VLAN, and SONET.

  • Experience in implementing converged networks to include VoIP, VTC and QoS methods.

• Demonstrated knowledge and hands on experience with LAN/WAN setup, TCP/IP protocol, routing/switching configurations, and firewall technologies.

• Proven experience and success with LAN, WAN, and WLAN implementation and management.

• Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices.

• Strong working technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and Internet standards, including Cisco products and solutions.

• Strong, hands-on technical knowledge of network and PC operating systems, including Cisco IOS platforms.

• VoIP component configuration and deployment experience is a plus.

• Have a general knowledge of systems and enterprise storage technologies.

• Excellent network hardware troubleshooting experience.

• Ability to understand the organization's goals and objectives and implement solutions to meet those goals and objectives.

• Knowledge of networking protocols and IP subnetting

• Knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, EIGRP, IS-IS, BGP)

• Knowledge and experience with Juniper platform are a plus.

• Must be able to push/pull, lift, or carry up to 50 lbs.

• Must be willing to travel up to 5% of the year, dependent on contract needs and requirements that may arise.

• Experience in directly managing teams of diverse technical personnel responsible for the daily operations.

• Certifications:

  • Requires a DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification

  • Requires at least one or more Computing Environment/Operating System (CE/OS) Defense Cyberspace Workforce Certification (DCWF) requirement(s):

    • Palo Alto – PCNSE

    • Cisco – CCNP

• Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance

Original Posting Date:

2024-12-03

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 $68,900.00 - $124,550.00

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.