Network Engineer III

Leidos

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Huntsville, AL · Kennedy Space Center, FL · Houston, TX · Greenbelt, MD
Salary: $116,350–$210,325 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago

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This role $163k

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TL;DR · Network Engineer III

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Leidos seeks an experienced Network Engineer III to join its Advanced Enterprise Global Information Technology Solutions (AEGIS) program, focusing on evolving and sustaining NASA’s enterprise network infrastructure with a particular emphasis on Wi-Fi technologies. This role involves designing, configuring, and troubleshooting complex wireless networks using tools like Cisco Catalyst Center for management, Identity Services Engine (ISE) for access control, and Splunk for logging and analysis. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in WLAN and LAN wired environments, proficiency with Cisco wireless solutions, and expertise in RF principles and network security protocols to ensure the NASA Zero Trust Architecture remains efficient and secure. Additionally, candidates should be adept at creating predictive models using Ekahau software, managing access point placement, and developing custom Splunk dashboards for incident response and performance monitoring.

Skills

Cisco Cisco ISE Ekahau Splunk 802.11 PoE QoS MPLS OSPF BGP SD-Access CCNP Enterprise (Wireless) CWNA CWDP CWSP CWNE Ansible Terraform

What you'll do

Design robust, scalable wireless network solutions for NASA's evolving needs.
Utilize Ekahau software to create predictive models and heatmaps for Wi-Fi performance.
Manage Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for enforcing network access control policies.
Troubleshoot and resolve network incidents to minimize downtime and business impact.
Develop custom Splunk dashboards for monitoring network-related incidents and security events.

What we're looking for

10-15 years of combined WLAN and LAN experience for large enterprise networks.
Deep understanding of Wi-Fi technologies (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) and Cisco wireless infrastructure.
Proficiency in site surveys, RF design using Ekahau or similar software, and managing Cisco ISE.
Strong troubleshooting skills with knowledge of routing & switching, multicast, QoS, and NAC.
Relevant certifications such as CWNA, CWDP, CWSP, CWNE, CCNP Enterprise (Wireless), or CCIE Enterprise Wireless.

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