Senior Computer Systems Engineer

Leidos hiring for Senior Computer Systems Engineer jobs in Springfield, VA, US

Description

Leidos is looking for a Senior Systems Engineer to be part of a team responsible for the design, migration, implementation, enhancement, optimization and maintenance of LAN/WAN/Video/Voice/desktop infrastructure.

This position will work with peer engineers on various technical projects. This could include, but not limited to, network consolidation and integration, architecture designs and updates, site renovations and relocations.

Primary Responsibilities:

•Provide technical expertise and assist with network integration and consolidation efforts across multiple systems environments.
•Addresses and resolves technical problems of moderate complexity relating to the installation, upgrade, and operation of network hardware and systems.
•Interface with customers, vendors and other technical staff to analyze business and technical requirements.
•Document engineering standards, supports the development of network architecture and engineering designs and changes.
•Assist in evaluating current and emerging technologies, conducts technical assessments and makes recommendation to senior engineers.
•Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
•Effectively complete individual projects and tasks with some oversight.

Basic Qualifications:

•BS degree and 12 – 15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10-13 years of prior relevant experience preferred or relevant experience in lieu of degree.

•Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI clearance w/Poly is required
•Layer 2 and Layer 3 hands-on configuration experience, with emphasis on routing protocols BGP, EIGRP, and OSPF. Knowledge configuring GRE and IPSEC Tunnels. 
•Physically capable to lift 25lbs.
•Hands on experience with the implementation and use of network monitoring, fault management and performance analysis tools such as SYSLOG, SNMP,  What’s Up Gold, Solarwinds, etc.
•Familiarity with data center infrastructure and experience with Cisco routers and switches
•Experience with network security concepts, best practices and technologies including, but not limited to, SSH, IPSec, TACACs, firewall policies and 802.1x
•Possess excellent written and oral communication skills

Travel:  May require occasional travel throughout the continental U.S.

* As a condition of employment, this position requires the candidate pass both a customer required medical and psychological screening

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.