Tier 2 Technician

Via Logic LLC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 73,450 - 132,775; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Tier II Network Technician to design, test, and upgrade computer networks, and to support network operations for DoD-related systems in Dayton, OH. The role involves installing LAN/WAN hardware, performing incident response, and coordinating changes with Tier III engineers.

Ideal candidates bring deep TCP/IP knowledge, CISCO/Juniper experience, and familiarity with Visio, ServiceNow, and Confluence. Expect 5 days on-site, travel up to 25%, and a TS/SCI with Poly clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires TS/SCI with Poly clearance.
• Minimum 10 years of combined work history and education.
• Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 requirements.
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP and OSI models.
• Fundamental routing knowledge.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.
• On-site presence at designated location (no relocation).

Responsibilities

• Install and maintain client LAN/WAN devices.
• Respond to incident tickets and resolve issues.
• Draft and implement standard network changes.
• Assist Tier III engineers on projects and site surveys.
• Update topology drawings and asset records.
• Coordinate network ops, maintenance, repairs, or upgrades.
• Work with Cisco, Juniper, and other vendor equipment.
• Familiar with Layer 3 protocols and common network tools.

Skills

TCP/IP

OSI model

Cisco IOS

Juniper JUNOS

Layer 2 switching

Routing fundamentals

Visio

ServiceNow

Confluence

COMSEC awareness

Travel readiness

DoD 8570 IAT Level 2

Tools

Visio

ServiceNow

Confluence

Job 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 II Network 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.
• 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.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Requires office presence a minimum of 5 days per week and is only located in the location(s) posted. No relocation is offered.

Pay Range

$73,450.00 - $132,775.00

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.