Communications Network Engineer

NGEN is the largest IT services program for the Navy. Under the Service Management, Integration, and Transport (SMIT) portion of NGEN, the Leidos team will deliver the core backbone of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet, including cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport. Ultimately, Leidos will support the Navy in unifying its shore-based networks and data management to improve capability and service while also saving significant dollars by focusing efforts under one enterprise network.

At Leidos, we know the most talented and diverse IT and Engineering professionals will always have a multitude of career choices; your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself.  

Leidos is seeking a Communications Network Engineer to support Crane, IN 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 of the network at Crane, IN. Duties may include providing specifications for network architecture, evaluating, and recommending new technologies to enhance current capabilities, and performing needs assessments. Support level duties may include monitoring, installation, modification, testing and servicing of network equipment.

Responsible for overall network engineering support for a broad range of programs including planning, designing, and evaluating various components of the network at Crane. Duties may include providing specifications for network architecture, evaluating, and recommending new technologies to enhance current capabilities, and performing needs assessments. Support level duties may include monitoring, installation, modification, testing and servicing of network equipment.

This sub family is responsible for overall network engineering support for a broad range of programs including planning, designing, and evaluating various components of the network. Duties may include providing specifications for network architecture, evaluating, and recommending new technologies to enhance current capabilities, and performing needs assessments. Support level duties may include monitoring, installation, modification, testing and servicing of network equipment.

Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) requires elevated network support services, consisting of continuous technical support during working hours and rapid remediation in the event of failures, both during working hours as well as possible after-hours support. Premier support is required to support the high tempo and mission critical operations of the NAVAIR staff including elevated services to assigned Flag Officers/Senior Executive Service and associated staff.

The work location for this position will be at a government site and will require the ability to:

• Lift and carry 50 lbs for up to a 100 feet at a time; must be able to lift 25 lbs vertically using ladders

• Work in confined spaces, such as raised floors or communications closets; noisy environments, such as data centers and operations centers; and be able to stand or sit for 8 hours at a time

• Utilize basic hand tools such as screwdrivers and wrenches while rack mounting active and passive equipment using small screws and brackets

• Identify different colors of wires and cables; correctable vision to 20/20 or better so you can see objects and information displayed in schematics, test equipment, computer monitors and digital test equipment such as OTDR (optical time-domain reflectometer)

• Judge distance between objects to work safely on ladders and in confined spaces

• Drive personal or corporate vehicle (depending on availability) to different locations to work on projects and troubleshoot; valid state license required

Primary Responsibilities

• Ability to access all necessary communication closets and configure and deploy network equipment within the Area of Responsibility (AOR) listed.

• Knowledgeable in changing VLANs on network port configurations, to assist in deploying network devices across the base.

• Capability of analyzing and defining network requirements pertaining to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division (NSWC CRAN) operations.

• Ability to define and maintain network architecture and infrastructure.

• Ability to configure and optimize network servers, hubs, routers, and switches.

• Ability to pull switch activity logs, as well as switch capacity reports.

• Make recommendations to clean up or upgrade communication closets, for streamlining switch and patch panel matrixes, and can make the recommended changes on the switch and un