Network Architect

Stuttgart BW Leidos

Description

Leidos Digital Modernization sector has an excellent opportunity for an experienced, self-directed, Senior Network Engineer. This position is in support of a Department of Defense (DoD) organization, US AFRICOM located OCONUS in Stuttgart, Germany. This position is required to travel OCONUS.

Clearance: An active DoD Top Secret/SCI Clearance is required

What will you do in this role?

  • Provide critical insight into the design of future AFRICOM networks.

  • Provide advanced understanding of key networking technologies to include CSfC, Zero Trust Architecture, Cisco SDA and ISE deployments and configuration.

  • Bring a full understanding of Enterprise networks not limited to transport, data centers, LAN/WAN, Firewalls, Load balancers and router/switch technologies.

  • Support the full system development lifecycle and on-going projects.  

  • Supervise and provide subject matter expert level technical expertise, training and mentoring to Network Engineering and Administrator teams.

  • Develop and maintain IP address schemes for all assigned networks, and annually review and update the Master IP Routing Schema.

  • Manage circuit provisioning throughout the delivery life cycle.

  • Install and test circuit and base extensions and coordinate with external entities and the Government leads for end-to-end testing and activation.

  • Monitor capacity and utilization and recommend solutions.,

  • Provide trending and capacity planning services to analyze and plan for efficient utilization and management of the network.

These are the Required Qualifications

  • You must hold an adjudicated Top Secret/SCI clearance and be able to maintain.

  • To pass TESA and be able to work in Germany, you must have either: BA/BS + 8 years recent specialized or AA/AS + 10 years recent specialized or a major cert + 12 years recent specialized or 1 years of recent specialized experience.

  • Must hold current Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise or Data Center

  • Must hold current CompTIA Security + (IAT Level II or greater)

  • Expert level experience working with and supporting Cisco Routers and Switches in a complex enterprise environment

  • Experience with Cisco software defined networking (ACI)

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

  • CCIE Data Center

  • ITIL v3 or v4 – Foundation

  • Automation using Microsoft PowerShell, VBScript, or batch files

  • Adaptable to changing circumstances and operational needs

  • Understanding of Department of Defense Military standards

  • Experience with DoD IT security requirements

Why join us? Perks include:
    • Paid relocation to/from OCONUS location
    • Overseas living allowance(s) – HOLA and COLA
    • Foreign Earned Income Tax Exemption 
    • Benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance; paid time off; 401k with company match; etc.
    • Base access (Exchange, dining, post office, commissary access, etc.)
    • Thriving Expat Community to discover Germany and Europe and more!

CITS3

Original Posting Date:

2024-04-08

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 $87,100.00 – $157,450.00

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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