Network Administrator

Description

General program information and/or position overview.

The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos currently has openings for Network Administrators to work onsite in Doral, Florida and have the opportunity to support both traditional on-premise enterprise networking and cloud-based network infrastructure for IT and Cyber Services programs supporting the United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) Cyber Information Technology Enterprise Services (SCITES) 2 contract. The Network Administrators will be responsible for managing a hybrid network environment, ensuring high availability, security, and seamless connectivity across both physical and cloud infrastructures. This role requires technical knowledge in traditional networking and emerging cloud technologies, along with leadership capabilities to manage a team in a complex, mission-critical environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Understanding of on-premise enterprise networking infrastructure, including switches, routers, firewalls, and load balancers.

• Supports the design, implementation, and management of cloud networking solutions to support hybrid infrastructure across multiple cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure).

• Supports seamless integration between on-premise and cloud network environments, maintaining connectivity, security, and scalability.

• Assists in the development of network architecture strategies that meet the operational requirements of USSOUTHCOM, aligning with DoD standards and best practices.

• Supports implementation of network security measures, including firewalls, access control policies, and monitoring tools, ensuring robust defense against network-based threats.

• Assists in network operations and troubleshooting efforts to resolve connectivity issues, network failures, or performance bottlenecks.

• Supports network configuration and change control, ensuring all changes are documented and compliant with cybersecurity standards.

• Monitor network performance using advanced monitoring tools, proactively identifying and resolving issues to ensure optimal performance and availability.

• Assists with cross-functional teams, including cloud architects, cybersecurity, and IT operations, to ensure cohesive network operations across all environments.

• Supports continual service improvement (CSI) initiatives by identifying areas for increased efficiency, optimization, and the use of emerging technologies in both on-premise and cloud network environments.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or a related field. Degree requirements can we substituted with a combination of years of experience as well as Associate Degree/certifications.

• Typically requires BS and 4 - 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2 - 6 years of prior relevant experience.

• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in network administration, with demonstrated expertise in both on-premise enterprise networking and cloud networking.

• Must currently hold and be able to maintain a Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility.

• CompTIA Security+ or equivalent IAT Level II/III certification

• Experience implementing network security practices, including firewall management, network segmentation, and secure connectivity for cloud and on-premise networks.

• Ability to support troubleshooting to assist in the resolution of complex network issues in a high-stakes, mission-critical environment.

• Good communication skills with the ability to coordinate across diverse mission partners and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of USSOUTHCOM's mission, operational objectives, and command structure.

• ITIL Foundation Certification or similar service management qualification

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 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.