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TL;DR · Lead Network Engineer

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Join Leidos Digital Modernization as a Lead Network Engineer supporting the Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command. In this role, you will lead LAN architecture design and modernizations, providing technical expertise for network planning, implementation, and evaluation across various programs. You’ll draft specifications, recommend new technologies, and develop training materials while collaborating closely with government teams. Essential skills include extensive hands-on experience with TCP/IP networks, NIST/FISMA standards, IPv4/IPv6, CCC/DNAC, ISE, and Zero Trust principles. Preferred qualifications involve SDN/virtualization expertise, SIEM/SOAR platforms like Splunk and SolarWinds, and familiarity with enterprise Wireless LAN management tools from Cisco and HPE. This remote position requires a US citizenship and active Secret clearance, with 25% travel to Hampton, VA.

Skills

TCP/IP Switches Routers Network Management Systems NAC QoS IPv4 IPv6 CCC/DNAC ISE Zero Trust SDN Virtualization SDA SIEM SOAR Splunk Solarwinds Cisco Wireless HPE Wireless Risk Management Framework

What you'll do

Provide overall network engineering support including planning and designing network components.
Identify technical capability gaps and recommend new technologies to enhance current capabilities.
Develop and implement approved network configurations according to change management processes.
Monitor, install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain network equipment across various sites.
Draft and review technical documentation and communicate complex networking requirements effectively.

What we're looking for

Requires BS degree and 12-15 years of relevant experience or MS with 10-13 years.
Extensive TCP/IP network design, configuration, and troubleshooting expertise.
Experience with Network Administration, Security, Standards, Protocols, NIST/FISMA compliance.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
Active Secret clearance required; must be a US citizen.
CCC/DNAC, ISE, IPv4/IPv6 implementation experience.
Understanding of Zero Trust principles and C2C implementation.