Network Field Operations Engineer

Company: Leidos
Location: Sterling
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Coronavirus is on everyone's mind with the effects being felt around the world. The markets are volatile, and we're all concerned for the health and safety of our families, friends, and colleagues. Please know that we're taking all necessary measures to safeguard our employees, customers and the communities in which we live, including following all recommended best practices around social distancing. With that in mind, in an abundance of caution, we are canceling all face to face career events, such as job fairs and open house events. In the coming days and weeks, we will be hosting career events virtually, using our online chat tools so that we may continue our hiring practice safely and securely. You can find available virtual career events at https://career-events.leidos.com . We are using telephone meetings and online chats via Brazen to conduct interviews and hiring discussions, and we are offering options for video interviews so that you can have a virtual face to face meeting with your potential new leader. We do not conduct interviews or extend offers via text or chat based social media, such as WhatsApp or MySpace. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process, nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are generated by Leidos.com automated system. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to Chris Scalia, Leidos' Senior Vice President of Talent Acquisition, at chris.a.scalia@leidos.com . As a company, as a country, as a world, we have confronted challenging moments before. We are confident that, guided by our values and the strength of our community as well as the commitment we have to the important work we do each day, we will find our way through this time together. We will do this with the care and concern for one another and the common good that defines. Please keep those impacted by the virus in your thoughts. Job #: R-00040399
Location: Sterling, VA
Category: Field Operations
Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time
Travel Required: Yes, 75% of the time
Shift: Day
Potential for Telework: No
Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph
Referral Eligibility : Eligible
Group: Intelligence Description Job Description: Leidos is currently looking for a Network Field Operations Engineer. This position is responsible for the design, maintenance and configuration of CCTV IT networks. The NW Engineer will also be responsible for the physical implementation, installation and maintenance of these networks at multiple locations across the WMA.Primary Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight of a multi-site enterprise level WAN, including planning, implementation/expansion, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Prepare and maintain documentation of network configurations and cabling layouts.
• Design, deploy, and administer the infrastructure and supporting systems.
• Recommend upgrades, patches, and new applications and equipment.
• Train team members on new hardware or software.
• Research and recommend approaches for system administration tasks.
• Analyze and monitor server security and implement patches and fixes to address potential security holes.
• Provide hardware and operating system support for the corporate and field computer systems environment, UNIX, Linux, Windows, and storage.
• Designing a network topology and infrastructure that will be used for all the security devices to communicate.
• Configuring the security devices to communicate and operate at the specifications requested by the customer.
• Designing custom solutions using COTS equipment to meet high security, high threat customer requests. Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree and 12 years' experience. Additional experience in lieu of degree.
  • Applicant must have Security+ and CCNA or CCNP cisco certifications.
  • 10 years' experience developing, repairing, configuring, and administering complex IT networks.
  • Focused on network security for enterprise wide CCTV applications.
  • Must have demonstrated experience in network configuration and design of security systems (switches, routers, wireless).
  • Applicant must be capable of apprehending and implementing the following accepted industry standards and methodology (Information Technology/Networking, Structural, Electrical, and Infrastructure Cabling).External Referral Bonus:EligiblePotential for Telework:NoClearance Level Required:Top Secret/SCI with PolygraphTravel:Yes, 75% of the timeScheduled Weekly Hours:40Shift:DayRequisition Category:ProfessionalJob Family:Field Operations Leidos is a Fortune 500 -- --information technology, engineering, and science solutions and services leader working to solve the world's toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and health markets. The company's 38,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com . Pay and BenefitsPay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here .Securing Your DataLeidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to spam.leidos@leidos.com .Commitment to DiversityAll 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. Description Job Description:The Maritime Systems... Join our Talent Community to create a profile, enabling a streamlined application process and to help our recruiters better understand your areas of expertise and interest. Contact us about product information and pricing, customer feedback, stockholder services, or just to voice a concern.

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