Network Operations Technician Lead

Leidos hiring for Network Operations Technician Lead jobs in Aurora, CO, US

Description

The Leidos Digital Modernization sector and its N2NOMS team are growing! We could use your network talent to support this established program located in beautiful Colorado Springs, CO.

Our customer maintains a highly demanding mission and requires our support to provide expert technical and professional management support to the commands enterprise Information Technology (IT) services. The Network Operations Technician will operate autonomously within a team to support a program that provides sustainment, maintenance, innovation, Problem and Change management services to help ensure secure, reliable, and uninterrupted availability of the Department of Defense IP networks.  The Network Operations Technician will be responsible for operations and maintenance of the network enterprise infrastructure supporting the NORAD Northern Command missions. 

This position will report directly to the Technical Operations Manager. 

Location: On site, Colorado Springs, CO

Salary: $95,000-$105,000

What will you do in this role?

• Function independently  as the Network Operations Technician and subject matter expert on a team that includes a Project Manager, Network Operations, Cybersecurity and professional services on a project to set up a new COOP location.

• Develop networking solutions, conduct network design planning and develop documentation on the new environment – design details/diagrams, materials required, configurations and architecture.

• Design implementation details and test plans for upgrades or new installations.

• Conduct site surveys of data centers to observe conditions of the existing environment (i.e.., cabling, power, equipment racks, etc.), develop solutions and make recommendations based on project requirements.

• Represent Leidos and work directly  with Govt customer and coordinate with support teams on systematic enhancements or changes. 

• Install and configure network switches, routers, firewalls, and coordinate circuits required.

• Provide expert support to troubleshoot circuits using router commands, loops, alarms and errors, and other troubleshooting technologies and techniques. 

• Install and configure monitoring tools of the environment.

• Configure Border Gateway Protocol, access control lists, boundary settings, routes, and paths.

• Apply DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).

• Author, create and update site administration documentation for long-term sustainment.

• Conduct testing with the customer to verify system functionality and adjust as needed.

• Develop system and application diagnoses to remediate issues while leading engagements other teams.

These are the required qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years, Associates and 6+ years, Master's and 2+ OR High school diploma and 8 years of experience. 

• Must hold current DoD IAT II certification Security+ce, GSEC, or equivalent.

• Must hold current CCNA and must be able to obtain JNCIA within 60 days of hire.

• Expertise in one or more of the following: routers, switches, crypto devices, routing, DSN/DRSN, Video Services, Promina, CISCO, Juniper, MSPP, DWDM, Optical Switching.

• General understanding of network topologies, both transport and IP.

• Ability to communicate orally, and in writing, detailed technical information on troubleshooting and implementation efforts.

• Experience with one or more of the following: alarm surveillance, fault management, LAN maintenance, performance management.

• Expertise in one or more of the following: routers, switches, crypto devices, routing, DSN/DRSN, Video Services, Promina, CISCO, Juniper, MSPP, DWDM, Optical Switching.

• General understanding of network topologies, both transport and IP.

These are the preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in associated field

• DoD-8570 IAT III Certification.

• ITIL Foundations Certification.

• Experience with Circuit Management.

• Excellent project, technical, interpersonal, presentation and problem management skills.

• Ability to communicate orally, and in writing, detailed technical information on troubleshooting and implementation efforts.

• Familiarity with NORAD/USNORTHCOM missions and DOD regulations and directives.

N2NOMS

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 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.