Lead Network Engineer for Mission-Critical Simulation Ops

Leadingsolutions Llc; Leavenworth, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading Solutions seeks a Lead Network Engineer to support the Global Simulation Capability at the National Simulation Center, located at Fort Leavenworth, KS. This 100% on-site role focuses on managing network operations and supporting distributed simulation environments for mission-critical events.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in network architecture design, firewall configuration, and server management, with U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Network Management or related field; 10 years of experience may substitute for the degree.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in network architecture design and implementation.
• Minimum 5 years of troubleshooting and maintaining server platforms and network devices, including firewall configuration.
• Advanced skills in MS server platforms, switching, firewall configuration, and network troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of LAN/WAN environments, firewalls, security practices, storage, backup methodologies, and technology integration.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• DoDD 8570.01-M IAT II certification (Security+ or equivalent OS certification).

Responsibilities

• Identify and troubleshoot issues across federate systems, RTI infrastructure software, client system software, and networking environments.
• Serve as manager of the JLCCTC Federation and act as a communications hub for multiple simultaneous events.
• Provide technical recommendations and timeline guidance to government representatives regarding JLCCTC capabilities.
• Ensure exercise databases are complete, accurate, functional, and delivered on time.
• Support network architecture, integration, and operational readiness across simulation environments.

Job description

Leading Solutions seeks a Lead Network Engineer to support the Global Simulation Capability at the National Simulation Center, located at Fort Leavenworth, KS. This 100% on-site role focuses on managing network operations and supporting distributed simulation environments for mission-critical events.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in network architecture design, firewall configuration, and server management, with U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance.