Tier III O&M Network Engineer

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Springfield, VA
Salary
$116,350–$210,325 / yr
Posted
18 days ago
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Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $163k
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This role pays more than 66% of similar roles. Most pay $126,094–$176,100 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $163k versus about $151k for comparable roles.

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Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

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TL;DR · Tier III O&M Network Engineer

The Tier III O&M Network Engineer joins the Digital Modernization Sector to support various WAN and LAN networks. This role involves performing tier three troubleshooting, resolving incidents, and managing routing and firewall changes while acting as a subject matter expert for data communications systems. Daily responsibilities include monitoring network performance, configuring hardware and software, optimizing topologies, and developing troubleshooting procedures. The candidate will manage technologies including OSPF, BGP, VRF, VLAN, VRRP, and MPLS. Technical requirements include experience with Juniper and Cisco routers and switches, as well as boundary protection appliances like Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, and Forcepoint. Proficiency in VPNs, NAT, and IP subnetting is required alongside familiarity with ServiceNow and MS Office tools. The role addresses complex network infrastructure challenges to ensure optimal performance across integrated information management systems.

What you'll do

  • Administer and maintain LAN and WAN technologies including OSPF, BGP, VRF, VLAN, and MPLS.
  • Perform Tier 3 troubleshooting to resolve complex network issues and restore optimal performance.
  • Configure and test hardware, networking software, and operating system components.
  • Manage firewall changes and configure boundary protection technologies like Palo Alto and Cisco ASA.
  • Analyze network traffic and performance metrics to recommend hardware modifications or upgrades.
  • Optimize network topologies and site configurations based on user requirements.
  • Develop troubleshooting procedures and maintain technical documentation for supported equipment.
  • Execute reporting functions and data input associated with network management systems.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a TS/SCI CI Poly security clearance.
  • Must have 16 years of experience combined with education (e.g., Bachelor's plus 12 years, Master's plus 10 years, or Doctorate plus 8 years).
  • Must comply with DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.
  • Experience configuring and troubleshooting boundary protection technologies such as Palo Alto, Cisco ASA, and Forcepoint appliances.
  • Experience configuring and troubleshooting Juniper and Cisco routers and switches.
  • Proficiency with protocols including OSPF, BGP, VPNs, VRFs, and MPLS.
  • Working knowledge of Service Now or similar IT Service Management (ITSM) products.
  • Intermediate-level knowledge of MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio.

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