Network Administrator - Evening Shift

Leidos; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos in Arlington, VA seeks a Network Administrator for the 2nd shift (2PM-10PM) to join the CESO effort, building a secure, automated web service platform. The role is on-site and focuses on monitoring, maintenance, and securing network infrastructure.

Qualified candidates have a TS/SCI clearance, DoD 8570 IAT II (e.g., Security+ CE), a BS in CS/IT with 4+ years of experience, and comfort with night/weekend coverage. AWS/Palo Alto experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• DoD 8570 IAT level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE) required.
• BS in computer science or IT with 4+ years of experience; degree may be substituted with experience.
• Experience in network monitoring, security, and availability.
• Experience configuring network switches and routers; knowledge of VLANs.
• Experience with dynamic routing (BGP/OSPF) and 802.1x configuration.
• Experience troubleshooting S2S/IPsec tunnels and related security.
• Experience with Palo Alto devices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Network monitoring of connections and performance to ensure availability.
• Identify risks and issues and take actions to mitigate them.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement network maintenance, installation, and security.
• Receive and review user requests to resolve access issues.
• Troubleshoot network issues and escalate to senior engineers or vendors.
• Configure, install, and maintain network devices and software.

Skills

TS/SCI security clearance

DoD 8570 IAT II

Network monitoring

Configure switches and routers

BGP OSPF dynamic routing

802.1x configuration

S2S/IPsec troubleshooting

VLAN configuration

AWS Cloud experience

Education

BS in computer science or IT

Tools

Palo Alto devices

Job description

We are currently seeking a Network Administrator 2nd shift (2PM to 10PM) to join the Compartmented Enterprise Services Office (CESO) effort. This program is establishing a modern secure web service (SWS) operation as part of a state-of-the-art, highly automated platform capable of supporting a rapidly expanding customer population.

This position is based in Arlington, VA and is 100% on-site. This position is scheduled to support evening shift (AKA 2nd shift), 2pm-10pm.

Primary Responsibilities

• Network monitoring of connections and performance to ensure network availability for user access and services.
• Proactively identify risks and issues in the network and complete actions to mitigate them.
• Able to plan, coordinate and implement network maintenance, installation, and security to protect and improve network infrastructure.
• Receive and review user requests to establish or resolve issues with user access to services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues and escalation to senior engineers or vendors
• Configure, install, and maintain network devices and software

Basic Qualifications

• Currently possess an active TS/SCI security clearance
• Currently possess DoD 8570 certification at least IAT level II, e.g Security+ce.
• BS in computer science or IT and 4+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• Comfortable working 24x7 shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience monitoring network performance, security, and availability
• Experience in configuring switches and routers.
• Experience working with Dynamic routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)
• Ability to change and configure 802.1x
• Prior experience troubleshooting S2S/IPSEC tunnels connection.
• Experience conducting VLAN configurations

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with DISA and DISA’s support to mission partners
• TS/SCI w/CI Poly Preferred
• AWS Cloud service experience
• Experience with Palo Alto devices

Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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