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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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The Transport Network Engineer III joins the Leidos Digital Modernization Sector to support the Defense Information Systems Agency. This role focuses on the sustainment, maintenance, and problem management of Department of Defense networks to ensure secure and uninterrupted availability. The engineer will perform network design, implement hardware such as shelves and cards, and deploy changes while monitoring traffic behavior. Key responsibilities include fault isolation, root cause analysis, and updating the Mission Support Services database. The position requires proficiency in Transport platforms including CIENA 6500, CIENA Corestream, Cisco NCS2K, and SYCAMORE ODXC. Candidates must possess skills in SONET, DWDM, TDM, and cryptographic systems. The work involves managing complex optical network events, performing loopback testing, and coordinating authorized service interruptions for national security infrastructure.