Network Architect

ZipRecruiter; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contracting company in Arlington, VA, is seeking a Network Engineer Lead to support vital government operations. This role involves overseeing network design and management, requiring extensive experience in multi-network configurations and Cisco technologies. A bachelor's degree and active security clearances are needed. Excellent leadership and communication skills are essential as the position demands managing a technical team and interfacing with government personnel.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant experience or 10+ years with a Master's degree.
• Must meet IAT Level II certification requirements.
• Ability to work independently and lead a technical team.

Responsibilities

• Devise solutions to operational problems.
• Research and recommend network technologies.
• Manage work performance and provide feedback to team members.

Skills

Multi-network transport design

Cisco switches and routers configuration

Network troubleshooting protocols

Team leadership and mentoring

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

ServiceNow ITSM

Cisco equipment

Job description

Job Description

Description

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable practices.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

Leidos is looking to fill a Network Engineer Lead position to support the Media Exploitation Center (NMEC). The Network Engineer supports the planning, coordination, and execution of major computer network initiatives.

This is a 100% on-site position. All work must be performed at the customer site in Bethesda at the Intelligence Community Campus.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Devise solutions to complex operational problems within the capacity and operational limitations of installed equipment.
• Research, evaluate, and recommend new computer network equipment and technologies.
• Develop and execute contingency plans for network software and hardware failures including isolated and major outages.
• Utilize monitoring, performance analysis, network management, software and hardware equipment to troubleshoot and isolate problems, gauge network performance, and trace data and protocol activity.
• Perform these functions across a wide range of network facilities including physical media, protocol stacks, hubs, routers, bridges, gateways, digital servers, line drivers, telecommunications transport facilities, NCP and related software/hardware, and network management components.
• Provide support metrics and reporting to leadership.
• Assist leadership with planning schedules and ensure proper personnel coverage for support activities.
• Responsible for evaluating resumes for vacancies and serving as a key component during candidate interviews.
• Manage work assignments for team, review and assign customer incidents, requirements, and tasks within ServiceNow ITSM ticketing platform.
• Manage work performance for subordinates, provide periodic feedback, and document performance against employee's goals and corporate guidelines.
• Review and approve timesheets for assigned subordinates in compliance with corporate standards.
• Flexibility in work schedule. This person will be expected to have a standard 8 hour workday. However if an outage occurs they may be called to help troubleshoot.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience designing, implementing, and maintaining multi-network transport.
• Experience configuring and deploying Cisco series LAN/WAN switches, routers, firewalls, optical networks, and Intrusion Prevention/Intrusion Detection devices.
• Network and troubleshooting experience with network protocols: VoIP, ATM, SONET, MPLS, L3VPN, L2VPN, QOS, MP-BGP, OSPF, VPLS, GRE and L2/L3 multicast.
• Experience supervising others
• Ability to work independently and as a team member under tight deadlines with changing priorities.
• Ability to mentor and lead a technical team to include functional management of direct reports.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate and work effectively with other contractors and Government civilians. Able to brief Government leadership.
• Candidate must, at a minimum, meet DoD 8570.11- IAT Level II certification requirements (currently Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, GSEC, or SSCP along with an appropriate computing environment (CE) certification)
• Active Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification

Education:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s degree with 10+ years of relevant experience, additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Clearance:

• Due to the nature of the government contracts we support, US Citizenship is required.
• TS/SCI with Poly required for Position or TS/SCI and willingness to get a poly.

Qualifications:

Any of the following certifications: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Voice Professional, Brocade Certified Network Engineer (BCNE), Network+, Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)

Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don’t wear capes (they’re a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for “how it’s always been done.”

Leidos is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.