Description
Leidos is seeking a junior level Network Engineer in support of NASA’s National Security Systems team. This role is responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems, network servers, and virtualization. Additional responsibilities include providing quick reaction support to the Operations team and the NASA customer to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve system problems.
This position requires the ability to work independently with general direction and as a team member under the direction of the lead system engineer. Join us at AEGIS where the sky is NOT the limit!
Primary Responsibilities:
• Maintain and modify networks and network components supporting data, voice and video communication activities.
• Perform configuration, preventative maintenance, fault isolation of local/remote LAN equipment, and possess a detailed knowledge of and experience with various Cisco product lines.
• Duties may include reviewing specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture; providing information for hardware and software selection; and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
• Maintain technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, switchers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc.
• Conduct testing of network systems and associated devices.
• Evaluate and report on new network technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.
• Ensure data integrity and storage meet Federal standards.
• Conduct audit of equipment and production systems and create appropriate reports.
• Other duties as assigned.
Basic Qualifications:
• Basic understanding of network infrastructure design, routed data protocols, and hardware platforms.
• Basic understanding of technologies such as DHCP, DNS, SSH, TCP, and UDP.
• Experience in WAN and LAN, routing, switching, and firewalls.
• Basic understanding of security device architecture, engineering, and installation/management.
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of Cisco Firewalls.
• Knowledge in Operating Systems such as Windows, Cisco IOS, and RHEL.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Knowledge of Riverbed Steel Central Appliances
• Knowledge of Splunk
• Knowledge of Cisco Unified Communications
• Knowledge of NSA type 1 encryption devices
Education:
• Bachelor with 5 years of experience, AA/AS with 8 years of experience, or HS with 12 years of experience
Required Certifications:
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Security+
Original Posting Date:
2024-08-30
While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $68,900.00 – $124,550.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
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