Entry Level Computer Network Architect Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description

More About the Role:
NGEN is the largest IT services program for the Navy. Under the Service Management, Integration, and Transport (SMIT) portion of NGEN, the Leidos team will deliver the core backbone of the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet, including cybersecurity services, network operations, service desk, and data transport. Ultimately, Leidos will support the Navy in unifying its shore-based networks and data management to improve capability and service while also saving significant dollars by focusing efforts under one enterprise network.

At Leidos, we know the most talented and diverse IT and Engineering professionals will always have a multitude of career choices; your time at Leidos will be a wise investment in your career and in yourself.

Leidos is seeking a Communications Network Engineer to support multiple sites in Yorktown, VA as one of the key members of the Field Services team. The candidate will be responsible for overall network engineering support for a broad range of programs including planning, designing, and evaluating various components of the network at Newport News Shipbuilding, VA and Yorktown Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, VA. Duties may include providing specifications for network architecture, evaluating, and recommending new technologies to enhance current capabilities, and performing needs assessments. Support level duties may include monitoring, installation, modification, testing and servicing of network equipment. 
This sub family is responsible for overall network engineering support for a broad range of programs including planning, designing, and evaluating various components of the network. Duties may include providing specifications for network architecture, evaluating, and recommending new technologies to enhance current capabilities, and performing needs assessments. Support level duties may include monitoring, installation, modification, testing and servicing of network equipment. 
NAVSUP requires elevated network support services, consisting of continuous technical support during working hours and rapid remediation in the event of failures, both during working hours as well as possible after-hours support. Premier support is required to support the high tempo and mission critical operations of the NAVSUP staff including elevated services to assigned Flag Officers/Senior Executive Service and associated staff.

The work location for this position will be at a government site and will require the ability to:
•Must be able to lift and carry 50 lbs. for up to a 100 feet at a time; must be able to lift 25 lbs. vertically using ladders.
•Must be able to work in confined spaces, such as raised floors or communications closets; must be able to work in noisy environments, such as data centers and operations centers; must be able to stand or sit for 8 hours at a time.
•Must be able to utilize basic hand tools such as screwdrivers and wrenches while rack mounting active and passive equipment using small screws and brackets.
•Must have normal color vision to identify different colors of wires and cables; must have correctable vision to 20/20 or better so you can see objects and information displayed in schematics, test equipment, and computer monitors; must have depth perception to be able to judge distance between objects to work safely on ladders and in confined spaces; must be able to use and read digital test equipment such as OTDR (optical time-domain reflectometer).
•Must be able to drive personal or corporate vehicle (depending on availability) to different locations to work on projects and troubleshoot issues; valid state license required.

What You'll Get to Do:
•Ability to access all necessary communication closets and configure and deploy network equipment within the Area of Responsibility (AOR) listed. 
•Knowledgeable in changing VLANs on network port configurations, to assist in deploying network devices across the base. 
•Ability to split working hours daily between two sites, Newport News Shipbuilding and Yorktown Naval Weapons Station Yorktown, VA. 
•Capability of analyzing and defining network requirements pertaining to Newport News Shipbuilding operations. 
•Ability to define and maintain network architecture and infrastructure. 
•Ability to configure and optimize network servers, hubs, routers, and switches. 
•Ability to pull switch activity logs, as well as switch capacity reports. 
•Make recommendations to clean up or upgrade communication closets, for streamlining switch and patch panel matrixes, and can make the recommended changes on the switch and un-patch ports on unused equipment. 
•Perform port activation, deactivation, and logical moves on switches, in support of emergent MAC moves. 
•Ability to engage and escalate problems the SMIT Network Operations and/or Command Center for support for incidents/problems exceeding their capabilities or networking privileges. 
•Ability to install, test, maintain, and upgrade network operating systems software; and/or ensure the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of network services. 
•Provided monthly activity reports on tracking trouble calls, outages, port problems and resolutions, and routine maintenance pertaining to NNWS NAVSUP operations.

You'll Bring These Qualifications:
•Must be a US Citizen and possess a DoD Secret Clearance.
•HS diploma with 5+ years of prior relevant experience, additional related education or certifications may be considered in lieu of experience.
•Valid DoD 8570 IAT Level II: Security+ or higher Certification.
•Must have a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification.
•Must demonstrated expertise in IT Enterprise Operations. 
•Experience with Microsoft Windows OS, version 10. 
•Experience with HP Service Manager, Remedy, or similar Service/Help Desk ticket management software. 
•Basic network troubleshooting skills. 
•Excellent customer service skills. 
•Excellent oral and written communication skills.

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
•Organized and detail-oriented.
•Strong leadership skills.
•Self-motivated/ self-directing.
•Strong collaboration, prioritization, and adaptability skills required. Relationship building.
•Ability to manage and prioritize own work, and that of their team.
•Independent decision making.
•Analytical thinking; thinking out of the box.
•Ability to effectively communicate with all organizational levels (SME to Senior Management).
•Ability to analyze problems at various levels (e.g. detail level, overall organizational impact, etc.).

Pay Range: $29.00 - $42.00/hourly rate.

NGEN
 

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

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.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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