Network Technician

Description

The Defense Enclave Services contract seeks to unify the DoD Fourth Estate Defense Agencies and Field Activities' common-use information technology systems, personnel, functions, and program elements under DISA's Fourth Estate Network Optimization program office. This Network Engineer will support a large federal agency's network infrastructure through survey, design, and deployment of structured networks. The role emphasizes maintaining a secure and resilient network environment by leading projects such as new installations, lifecycle replacements, and wireless network installations aligned with TEMPEST, NIST, and commercial standards.

Clearance Requirement

• Must hold an active Top Secret security clearance (US citizenship required).

Key Responsibilities

• Travel as needed based on mission requirements, including CONUS and OCONUS locations.

• Lead network surveys, designs, and installations under the direction of the government.

• Conduct Site Surveys to assess existing network infrastructures, including compliance with NIST and TEMPEST standards.

• Install, configure, and test network infrastructure equipment such as switches, firewalls, routers, wireless access points, and controllers.

• Create detailed Site Survey Reports with recommendations for upgrades and compliance improvements.

• Troubleshoot and resolve network infrastructure issues on SIPR and NIPR networks.

• Develop Bills of Material (BOM) to support network design requirements.

• Perform preventive maintenance and scheduled upgrades, including lifecycle replacements of network components.

• Report deployment statuses and progress updates to key stakeholders.

• Plan and execute high-level, hands-on network responsibilities such as configuring:

  • Advanced routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) to optimize network performance and reliability.

  • Switching technologies including VLANs, spanning tree protocols (STP/RSTP), and trunking to ensure efficient and secure data flow.

• Implement and manage access control lists (ACLs), Quality of Service (QoS) policies, and network segmentation to maintain a secure network posture.

• Document network configurations and maintain an up-to-date repository of infrastructure certifications and reports.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience; additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree.

• DOD 8570 IAT II Certification (Sec+ CE or equivalent).

• In-depth knowledge of ANSI/TIA-568 and ANSI/TIA-569 standards.

• Familiarity with Protective Distribution Systems (PDS) for classified systems as directed by Security or the Certified TEMPEST Technical Authority (CTTA).

• Understanding of DISA network topologies and compliance standards.

• Expertise in using tools such as OTDR, cable testers, and network sniffers for infrastructure certification and troubleshooting.

• Experience designing network topologies and rack elevations using tools like Visio.

• Proficiency in configuring and managing Layer 2/Layer 3 devices, implementing IP addressing schemes, and ensuring redundancy through high-availability protocols (e.g., HSRP, VRRP).

Preferred Qualifications:

• BICSI certification.

• Knowledge of NTISSI 7003.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with high-security environments requiring NIST compliance.

• Familiarity with federal agency-specific protocols and standards.

This position offers a unique opportunity to apply advanced networking expertise in a dynamic, mission-critical environment. The role ensures you'll play a pivotal part in modernizing and optimizing DoD network operations across the Fourth Estate.

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.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.