Network Engineer

Leading Solutions LLC; Fort Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leading Solutions LLC seeks a Lead Network Engineer to support the National Simulation Center in Fort Leavenworth, KS. This position plays a critical role in managing network operations and ensuring reliable communications across multiple systems during mission-critical simulations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Network Management or related fields and significant experience in network architecture design and implementation. Required U.S. Citizenship and an active Secret Security Clearance are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in network architecture design and implementation.
• Minimum 5 years of experience troubleshooting and maintaining server platforms and network devices.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and quickly troubleshoot issues across federate systems.
• Serve as manager of the JLCCTC Federation and act as a communications hub.
• Ensure exercise databases are complete, accurate, functional, and delivered on time.

Skills

Advanced skills in MS server platforms

Network troubleshooting

Firewall configuration

LAN/WAN environments

Security practices

Network architecture design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Network Management or a related field

Job description

Network Engineer Lead– National Simulation Center (Fort Leavenworth, KS)

About Us

Leading Solutions is committed to delivering high-quality support to our government customers through technical excellence, professionalism, and a strong mission‑focused culture. We believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we invest in their success so they can continue supporting critical national security missions.

Position Summary

Leading Solutions is seeking a Lead Network Engineer to support the Global Simulation Capability at the National Simulation Center (NSC) located at Fort Leavenworth, KS. This position supports the NSC Support Operations task order under the MTCCS II IDIQ. This is a 100% on‑site position supporting mission‑critical simulation and network operations. The Lead Network Engineer will serve as a technical leader responsible for managing network operations, supporting distributed simulation environments, and ensuring reliable communications across multiple systems and events.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and quickly troubleshoot issues across federate systems (both co‑located and remote), 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.

Required 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).

Other Qualifications

• Frequent use of hands and arms; prolonged sitting may be required.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, color vision, and focus adjustment.
• Ability to interpret instructions involving multiple abstract and concrete variables.

EEO Statement

Leading Solutions is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, military or veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable law.