LAN NETWORK ENGINEER (Software Defined Access (SDA))
Company: Leidos Inc
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Description Seeking an experienced LAN Network Engineer to
support the NASA Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO) Network
and Telecommunications Services (NaTS) under the Advanced
Enterprise Global Information Technology (IT) Solutions (AEGIS)
contract. This job requires working closely with key NASA program
customers, managers, leaders, and technical Subject Matter Experts
(SMEs) on implementing Cisco's Software Defined Access (SDA)
architecture across NASA's corporate network agency-wide. Primary
Responsibilities:
- Perform a variety of complex network engineering tasks
independently which are broad in nature and are concerned with the
design and implementation of integrated networks, including
personnel, hardware, software, and support facilities and/or
equipment.
- Lead major technical/engineering network activities of higher
complexity and importance than those normally assigned to junior
engineers.
- Plan and perform network-engineering research, design
development, and other assignments in conformance with network
design, engineering and customer specifications.
- Responsible for completion of assigned engineering projects
within budgetary and scheduling guidelines. Able to lead a group of
network engineers, analyst, and/or technicians assigned for the
duration of a project or may function as ongoing lead within a
group associated with one of more technical areas.Preferred
Qualifications:
- Solid understanding of the Cisco SDA architecture to include
familiarity with fabric components, node roles, overlay
technologies like VXLAN and EVPN, and integration with wireless
networks.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst switches, configuring
and managing Cisco Catalyst switches, especially those supporting
SDA is highly beneficial.
- Strong understanding of traditional Layer 2 and Layer 3
networking technologies to include switching, routing, TCP/IP, ARP,
DHCP, DNS, and security protocols like IPSec.
- Knowledge of VLANs, multicast, and network policy
segmentation.
- Strong understanding of centralized concept control,
programmability, and network abstraction.
- Understanding of Cisco automation tools such as Cisco DNA
Center and Catalyst.
- Knowledge of scripting languages like Python.
- Knowledge of Cisco's network automation APIs for advanced
configuration and integration.
- Cisco DNA Center and Catalyst Center knowledge for SDA fabric
discovery, provisioning, policy configuration.
- Problem-solving and analytical skills with ability to analyze
network behavior, identify root causes of issues, and implement
effective solutions.Basic Qualifications:
- Ability to obtain Public Trust Clearance
- U.S. Citizenship required
- Typically requires BS and 4 - 8 years of prior relevant
experience or Masters with 2 - 6 years of prior relevant
experienceOriginal Posting Date:2024-03-27While 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.Pay Range:Pay Range $68,900.00 -
$124,550.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general
guideline onlyand 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.
Keywords: Leidos Inc, Birmingham , LAN NETWORK ENGINEER (Software Defined Access (SDA)), IT / Software / Systems , Huntsville, Alabama
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