Lead Network Engineer - On-site Mission-Critical SimOps

Leading Solutions, LLC; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading Solutions is seeking 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 distributed simulations to ensure reliable communications across multiple events.

The position requires a Secret clearance, DoD 8570 IAT II certification, and U.S. citizenship, with 5+ years in network design and troubleshooting and 10+ years of experience' flexibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Network Management or a related field.
• 10 years of recent network engineering experience may substitute for degree.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in network architecture design and implementation.
• Minimum 5 years of experience 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 quickly 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.

Skills

Network engineering

Network architecture design

Firewall configuration

LAN/WAN

MS server platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Network Management or related field

Job description

Leading Solutions is seeking 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 distributed simulations to ensure reliable communications across multiple events.

The position requires a Secret clearance, DoD 8570 IAT II certification, and U.S. citizenship, with 5+ years in network design and troubleshooting and 10+ years of experience' flexibility