Communications Network Engineer

Leidos UK

Fallon, NV, USA
$36.00 - $39.00phly rate
Network architecture planning and design
Evaluate and recommend new technologies
Monitor, install, modify, test network equipment
Leidos is seeking a Communications Network Engineer to support Fallon, NV as one of the key members of the Field Services team

Job Summary

  • Leidos is seeking a Communications Network Engineer to support Fallon, NV as one of the key members of the Field Services team.
  • The candidate will be responsible for overall network engineering support for a broad range of programs including planning, designing, and evaluating various components.
  • The work location for this position will be at a government site and will require the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs, work in confined spaces, and utilize basic hand tools.

Matching Summary

Leidos is seeking a Communications Network Engineer to support Fallon, NV as one of the key members of the Field Services team.

Salary

$36.00 - $39.00/hourly rate

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Network architecture planning and design
  • Evaluate and recommend new technologies
  • Monitor, install, modify, test network equipment
  • Configure and deploy network equipment
  • Change VLANs on network port configurations
  • Analyze and define network requirements
  • Configure and optimize network servers, hubs, routers, switches
  • Pull switch activity logs and capacity reports
  • Perform port activation, deactivation, and logical moves
  • Install, test, maintain, and upgrade network operating systems
  • Apply information security/information assurance policies
  • Provide monthly activity reports on trouble calls and outages
  • Lift and carry 50 lbs
  • Work in confined spaces and noisy environments
  • Utilize basic hand tools for rack mounting
  • Identify different colors of wires and cables
  • Correctable vision to 20/20
  • Judge distance between objects for safety
  • Drive personal or corporate vehicle

Nice-to-have

  • Organized and detail-oriented
  • Self-motivated/self-directing
  • Strong collaboration, prioritization, and adaptability
  • Relationship building
  • Manage and prioritize own work
  • Independent decision making
  • Analytical thinking; thinking out of the box
  • Effectively communicate with all organizational levels

Key Requirements

  • US Citizen
  • DoD Secret Clearance
  • HS diploma with 5+ years of prior relevant experience
  • Valid DoD 8570 IAT Level II: Security+ or higher Certification
  • Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification
  • Demonstrated expertise in IT Enterprise Operations and Network Operations
  • Experience with Microsoft Windows OS, version 10
  • Experience with HP Service Manager, Remedy, or similar Service/Help Desk ticket management software
  • Advanced network troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship and DoD Secret Clearance

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