Senior Naval Communications Network Engineer

Leidos LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Communications Network Engineer to support Newport News Shipbuilding and Yorktown Naval Weapons Station, VA. You will design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure, ensure security, and provide Tier-2 support across multiple sites.

Requires DoD clearance, CCNA or equivalent, and 5+ years of relevant experience. The role includes travel between sites, monitoring networks, and producing monthly activity reports.

Qualifications

• US Citizen required.
• DoD Secret Clearance required.
• HS diploma with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II: Security+ or higher.
• CCNA certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• Experience with Windows 10 and IT enterprise operations.
• Proficient with HP Service Manager or Remedy ticketing.
• Strong network troubleshooting and customer service skills.
• Excellent written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Access communication closets and deploy network equipment within the AOR.
• Change VLANs on port configurations for base deployments.
• Split hours between Newport News Shipbuilding and Yorktown sites.
• Analyze and define network requirements for Newport News Shipbuilding.
• Define and maintain network architecture and infrastructure.
• Configure and optimize network servers, hubs, routers, switches.
• Pull switch activity logs and capacity reports.
• Make changes to switch ports and patch panels as needed.
• Escalate complex issues to SMIT Network Ops or Command Center.
• Install, test, and upgrade network OS software with security practices.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Excellent oral and written comms

Advanced network troubleshooting

Ability to communicate with all levels

Leadership skills

Analytical thinking

Education

HS diploma

DoD 8570 IAT II: Security+ or higher

Tools

HP Service Manager

Remedy

Job description

Leidos seeks a Communications Network Engineer to support Newport News Shipbuilding and Yorktown Naval Weapons Station, VA. You will design, implement, and maintain network infrastructure, ensure security, and provide Tier-2 support across multiple sites.

Requires DoD clearance, CCNA or equivalent, and 5+ years of relevant experience. The role includes travel between sites, monitoring networks, and producing monthly activity reports.