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We're eager to connect with you regarding transitioning to Leidos!The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector has a career opportunity for a Network Engineer Sme to join our dynamic Des (Defense Enclave Services) team supporting Disa at Fort Meade, MD on a hybrid basis.Clearance Requirement: Must hold an active Secret security clearance prior to start and be able to obtain a Top Secret. (Us Citizenship required)Program Summary:The Defense Enclave Services contract will unify the Dod Fourth Estate Defense Agencies and Field Activities' (Dafa's) common use information technology systems, personnel, functions, and program elements under the direction of Disa's Fourth Estate Network Optimization program office. It will unify the Dafa's on a common, modernized network architecture, Dodnet, to provide mission services focused on enhanced user experience, improved security, and network reliability.Primary Skill Areas (must have one):Aruba WirelessCisco WirelessCisco IseAzure CloudCore RequirementsBachelor's degree and 12+ years of related experience; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.Dod 8570 Iat Level II certification required prior to start (Security+ Ce or equivalent).Enterprise network modernization and migration experienceExperience supporting large-scale transformation or integration effortsStrong troubleshooting, implementation, and operational support backgroundExperience working in multi-vendor enterprise environmentsCustomer-facing engineering and technical coordination experienceAbility to support cross-functional engineering teams in dynamic operational environmentsExperience integrating enterprise networking with cloud-based infrastructure and servicesUnderstanding of hybrid cloud networking concepts and secure connectivity architecturesExperience supporting network segmentation, access control, and identity-based networking solutionsEnterprise wireless migration planning and executionDesired Additional SkillsExperience in one or more of the following:Aruba ClearpassCisco Catalyst Center (Dnac/Cat-C) / Sd-AccessSgts (Security Group Tags) / MicrosegmentationComply to Connect (C2c)Azure Virtual Networks (Vnets)Azure Vpn Gateway / ExpressrouteAzure Firewall / NsgsHybrid cloud connectivity and routingCloud network security and segmentationNetwork automation and scriptingPython, Ansible, or Infrastructure-as-Code experienceMulti-site network deployment and operational supportIf you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling.
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