Communications Network Engineer Senior

Koitecc Solutions; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 39,950 - 57,859; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Communications Network Engineer to support Newport News Shipbuilding and Yorktown Naval Weapons Station, VA. The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, a high school diploma with 5+ years of experience, and CCNA/ Security+ certifications.

You’ll design, implement, and maintain network architecture while performing diagnostics, deployments, and incident responses. Responsibilities include configuring switches/routers, analyzing network needs, generating reports, and escalating

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus 5+ years of relevant experience; more education or certs may be considered.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II: Security+ or higher certification is required.
• CCNA certification is required in this role.

Responsibilities

• Access and configure network equipment within the Area of Responsibility.
• Change VLANs on network port configurations for device deployment.
• Operate across Newport News Shipbuilding and Yorktown Naval Weapons Station.
• Define and maintain network architecture and infrastructure.
• Install, test, and upgrade network operating systems; enforce security policies.
• Provide monthly activity reports on issues and resolutions.

Education

High school diploma

DoD 8570 IAT Level II: Security+ or higher

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Tools

Remedy

HP Service Manager

Job description

More About the Role

NGEN is the largest IT services program for the Navy. Under the Service Management, Integration, and Transport (SMIT) portion of NGEN, the Leidos team will deliver the core backbone of the Navy‑Marine Corps Intranet, including cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport. Ultimately Leidos will support the Navy in unifying its shore‑based networks and data management to improve capability and service while also saving significant dollars by focusing efforts under one enterprise network.

Leidos is seeking a Communications Network Engineer to support multiple sites in Yorktown, VA as one of the key members of the Field Services team. The candidate will be responsible for overall network engineering support for a broad range of programs including planning, designing, and evaluating various components of the network at Newport News Shipbuilding, VA and Yorktown Naval Weapons Station, VA.

Duties may include providing specifications for network architecture, evaluating and recommending new technologies to enhance current capabilities, and performing needs assessments. Support level duties may include monitoring, installation, modification, testing, and servicing of network equipment.

Ongoing support will require continuous technical assistance during working hours, rapid remediation during failures, and elevated services for high‑tempo and mission‑critical operations of the NAVSUP staff, including support to assigned Flag Officers and senior executives.

Location & Physical Requirements

• Must lift and carry 50 lbs. up to 100 ft at a time; lift 25 lbs. vertically using ladders.
• Work in confined spaces such as raised floors or communications closets and in noisy environments such as data centers and operations centers; stand or sit for 8 hours at a time.
• Use basic hand tools such as screwdrivers and wrenches while rack mounting active and passive equipment.
• Have normal color vision and correctable vision to 20/20 or better; possess depth perception to work safely on ladders and in confined spaces.
• Read and use digital test equipment such as OTDR (optical time‑domain reflectometer).
• Drive a personal or corporate vehicle with a valid state license to different locations for projects and troubleshooting.

What You'll Get to Do

• Access all necessary communication closets and configure and deploy network equipment within the Area of Responsibility.
• Change VLANs on network port configurations to support device deployment across the base.
• Split working hours daily between two sites: Newport News Shipbuilding and Yorktown Naval Weapons Station.
• Analyze and define network requirements for Newport News Shipbuilding operations.
• Define and maintain network architecture and infrastructure.
• Configure and optimize network servers, hubs, routers, and switches.
• Pull switch activity logs and generate switch capacity reports.
• Recommend upgrades or cleanup of communication closets, streamlining switch and patch panel matrixes, and perform changes such as un‑patching unused ports.
• Conduct port activation, deactivation, and logical moves on switches in support of emergent MAC moves.
• Escalate problems to SMIT Network Operations or Command Center for incidents exceeding internal capabilities.
• Install, test, maintain, and upgrade network operating systems and enforce information security/information assurance policies.
• Provide monthly activity reports on trouble calls, outages, port problems, and resolutions for NNWS NAVSUP operations.

You'll Bring These Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with DoD Secret Clearance.
• High school diploma with 5+ years of relevant experience; additional related education or certifications may be considered.
• Valid DoD 8570 IAT Level II: Security+ or higher certification.
• Must obtain and maintain a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
• Demonstrated expertise in IT Enterprise Operations.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows OS, version 10.
• Experience with HP Service Manager, Remedy, or similar help‑desk ticket management software.
• Basic network troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent customer service, oral and written communication skills.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have

• Organized and detail‑oriented.
• Strong leadership, self‑motivation, and self‑direction.
• Strong collaboration, prioritization, and adaptability skills; relationship building.
• Ability to manage and prioritize own work and the work of a team.
• Independent decision making and analytical thinking.
• Effective communication with all organizational levels; analysis of problems at various levels.

Pay Range

$29.00 – $42.00 hourly rate.

Pay and Benefits

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All 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.