Tier 2 Technician

Leidos Inc; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 73,450 - 132,775; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc in Colorado Springs seeks a Tier II Network Technician to support data communications systems, design specs, testing and network upgrades. You will analyze hardware/software solutions with network modeling, and assist Tier III engineers on incidents and projects.

Requirements include TS/SCI with Poly, 10 years of experience (or equivalent), DoD 8570 IAT Level 2, TCP/IP/OSI knowledge, and willingness to travel up to 25%. Office presence is required at the posted location.

Qualifications

• Must hold TS/SCI with Poly clearance.
• 10 years of experience or equivalent education/experience.
• Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 requirement.
• Knowledge of TCP/IP and OSI model.
• Working knowledge of basic routing fundamentals.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Office presence at least 5 days per week at the posted location.

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain client LAN/WAN devices.
• Respond to and resolve incident tickets.
• Draft and implement standard network change requests.
• Support Tier III engineers on incidents and projects.
• Update topology drawings and asset records; conduct inventory.
• Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades.
• Familiar with CISCO/Juniper RMA process; basic Layer 1/2 configurations.

Skills

LAN/WAN troubleshooting

Cisco IOS

Juniper JUNOS

VLANs

Layer 2 switching

OSPF/BGP

Routing fundamentals

COMSEC responsibilities

Travel up to 25%

Security clearance TS/SCI with Poly

Education

DoD 8570 IAT Level 2

Tools

Visio

ServiceNow

Confluence

Job description

Description

The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos has an opening for a Tier II Network Technician to support computer data communications systems, in providing design specifications, testing and inspections for computer networks; plan and implementing upgrades; as well as, analyzing and organizing corresponding hardware and software combined solutions through network modeling.

Responsibilities

• The Tier 2 network field technician will support the installation and maintenance of the client LAN/WAN devices.
• Respond to and resolve incident tickets.
• Draft and implement standard network change requests.
• Provide support to Tier III network engineers for incident management and projects (site surveys, TEMS, coordinate and install new equipment).
• Perform configuration management functions such as update topology drawings, ensure asset management records are accurate, and conduct inventory.
• Coordinate network operations, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades. (Knowledge of CISCO/Juniper RMA process).
• Layer 1 and Layer 2 network experience (CAT5, SM/MM Fiber, Serial cables, SFP).
• Configure and troubleshoot layer 2 switching (VLAN's, Port Security, Thin Configs).
• Knowledge of Cisco IOS, Juniper JUNOS, Brocade and Foundry OS.
• Familiar (doesn't need to be a SME) with Layer 3 protocols such as OSPF, BGP, VRRP, HSRP, MPLS, LSP, GRE. Familiar with Visio, ServiceNow, and Confluence.
• May have up to 10% COMSEC responsibilities.

Requirements

• Required Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly
• Candidate must have 10 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 3 years, master's and 4 years, bachelor's and 6 years, associates and 8 years or HS Diplomaand 10 years.
• Additional required qualifications include: Compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.
• Knowledge of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model.
• Working knowledge of basic routing fundamentals.
• Ability to travel 25 percent of the time.
• In order to be considered for this position, you must have a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record.
• This position requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.