Field​/Communications Network Engineer

Leidos currently has an opening on the ‘Service Management, Integration and Transport’ (SMIT) Contract for a Field/Base Network Engineer position. This is an exciting opportunity to use your experience helping the SMIT mission. SMIT is the largest IT services program for the Navy. Under SMIT, the Leidos team will deliver the core backbone of the Navy‑Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI), including cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport.

This role requires extensive Operations/Engineering Leadership experience, preferably with a previous Network/Transport technical background and working knowledge of a large DOD Enterprise Network Environment.

The position will manage a large technical team virtually, interact directly with and manage the Customer relationship, and oversee Incident Response, Change Management, Problem Management, Operations and Maintenance (O&M), project sustainment and other ITSM and Dev Sec Ops  initiatives. Candidates must be highly motivated and possess working knowledge of network operations, fault diagnosis, repair, installation, configuration, cabling, passive infrastructure, troubleshooting, project execution, and the ability to analyze and interpret policies and procedures.

• Work as an Operations‑focused Network Engineer on a team responsible for BAN/LAN/WAN Network Operations, troubleshooting, repair, installation, cabling, configuration, implementation, and integration of current and future NGEN‑R network architectures as per approved processes and procedures.
• Provide COMSEC Local Element support to assigned locations, including managing COMSEC hardware/software assets and key inventories, loading keys into encryption devices, installing, configuring, troubleshooting, upgrading, and removing/replacing faulty equipment.
• Document work activities/details per established tools and processes; maintain accurate site documentation.
• Initiate software upgrades and changes to the NGEN‑R system and communications infrastructure as prescribed by Domain Architects, Design and Configuration Teams.
• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and removal/replacement of faulty hardware using SOPs, TTPs, work instructions, vendor guidance, and other documented processes and procedures.
• Interface with the Network Operations Center (NOC) as required in support of incident troubleshooting and restoral.
• Support network configuration/asset management activities, manage configuration drift, and accurately create or modify network documentation.
• Support Cybersecurity requirements and implementation of security controls (STIG compliance).
• Coordinate network upgrades and planned maintenance activities with NGEN‑R Program and customer stakeholders.
• Perform monitoring (health and status) of network systems and proactively identify potential issues before they impact users; recommend and/or apply corrective actions to mitigate network issues.
• Travel locally and/or overnight by car or air to assigned locations to conduct operations‑focused activities such as break/fix, COMSEC support, etc.

• Lift and carry 50 lbs for up to 100 feet at a time; lift 25 lbs vertically using ladders.
• Work in confined spaces, such as raised floors or communication closets; work in noisy environments such as data centers and operations centers; stand or sit for 8 hours at a time.
• Use basic hand tools such as screwdrivers and wrenches while rack mounting active and passive equipment using small screws and brackets.
• Have normal color vision to identify different colors of wires and cables; have correctable vision to 20/20 or better; have depth perception to judge distance between objects on ladders and in confined spaces; use and read digital test equipment such as OTDR.
• Drive corporate vehicle to different locations to work on projects and troubleshoot; hold a valid state license.

• BA/BS and 4+ years of prior relevant experience or MS/MBA with 2+ years of prior relevant experience; additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree at the discretion of the Hiring Manager.
• Schedule to work, or be called in to work during…