Network Administrator

Description

Job Description:

Leidos Enterprise & Cyber Solutions Defense team is seeking a Network Administrator to support an important mission for our DoD customer. Work will be performed on customer site in Ft Huachuca, AZ and an Interim Secret Clearance is required to begin work on the program.

What does this program have to offer?

• On the job training while getting paid - gain required certifications as you apply current knowledge.

• Gain U.S. DoD Clearance - We can put you through the process if you do not hold an active Secret Clearance.

• Career mobility opportunity - Leidos fosters a culture of growth and advancement.

• Opportunity to support DoD Systems that are critical to our infrastructure, both in the Continental US (CONUS) and Outside of the Continental US (OCONUS).

• Teamwork, comradery, and opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies.

• Work site is situated in beautiful Sierra Vista, AZ.

• On site gym, coffee shop and food court for your use and convenience

What will you do in this role?

• Plan, design, and evaluate various components of the network

• Provide specifications for network architecture, evaluating and recommending new technologies to enhance current capabilities, and performing needs assessments

• Install, Modify, Test, Service, Monitor, Troubleshoot and support Cisco and Juniper Internetworking Devices

• Use expertise, experience, and intuition to maximize performance of all network devices

• Ensure the organization's Wide Area Network (WAN) infrastructure and related systems are well maintained, and operate reliably and securely

• Perform regular systems and security monitoring, provisioning, troubleshooting, and issue resolution

• Perform administration, operations, maintenance, and support of WAN infrastructure, routers, firewalls, Ethernet switches and related systems

• Provide technical support related to assigned systems within their organization and to outside customers as needed

• Handle patches and upgrades to ensure that systems are maximally efficient, effective, and secure.

• Provide support and guidance to junior network staff

• Other duties as assigned

Additionally, to be successful in this role, you should have experience with:

• Basic network services such as, DNS, DHCP, NTP, and LDAP

• Standard Routing Protocols, i.e., EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, etc.

• TCP/IP ports, protocols, and subnetting

• Network fundamentals

• Basic network services such as, DNS, DHCP, NTP, and LDAP

• Cybersecurity fundamentals

• IT Industry terminology

• Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving techniques

• Excellent oral and written communication

Required Experience, Skills, and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• Must hold active DoD Secret Clearance prior to start; in some cases, clearances can be processed, U.S. Citizenship required.

• Must be available to participate in a 24 x 7 shift rotation.

• Prior to start of employment you MUST possess one (1) professional certification identified in DISA IASE IAT Level II DoD 8570.01 Approved Baseline.

• Within 60 days of start of employment you must obtain one (1) professional certification identified in DISA IASE CSSP Infrastructure Support DoD 8570.01 Approved Baseline.

Pay Range:

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.