Telecommunications Engineer Specialist - Journeyman

Hampton, VA, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 1 hour ago
Full Time
On-site
USD $59,150.00 - 106,925.00 per year
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Skills

  • MPE
  • OM
  • Telecommunications
  • Testing
  • Business Intelligence
  • Collaboration
  • Business Systems
  • Acquisition
  • Network Design
  • Operating Systems
  • Documentation
  • Operations Management
  • Training
  • Leadership
  • Network Engineering
  • Internet
  • Security Clearance
  • Business Analysis
  • Business Analytics
  • DoD
  • GSEC
  • SSCP
  • Cisco Certifications
  • SEC
  • ITIL
  • Multicast
  • Firewall
  • Network
  • F5
  • Software Performance Management
  • Routing
  • Switches
  • OSPF
  • EIGRP
  • Border Gateway Protocol
  • Spanning Tree Protocol
  • ESP
  • SIP
  • SCCP
  • Encryption
  • Communications Security
  • Junos
  • Cisco IOS
  • IOS Development
  • NXOS
  • Computer Hardware
  • Management
  • DMVPN
  • GRE
  • Multitasking
  • Organized
  • Communication
  • Attention To Detail
  • Presentations
  • Adaptability
  • Cisco
  • Juniper
  • Citrix
  • Microsoft
  • Computer Networking
  • Ansible
  • Python
  • VMware
  • Virtualization
  • VDI
  • Recruiting
  • Market Analysis
  • Law

Summary

Leidos Digital Modernization sector is currently looking for a Telecommunications Engineer, Journeyman at Langley AFB, Hampton, VA to support the Mission Partner Environment (MPE) Operations Maintenance and Sustainment (OM&S) program. This role is integral to implementing, and maintaining advanced telecommunications infrastructure that underpins a dynamic, globally distributed intelligence-sharing environment. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise and a strong understanding of secure communications systems in support of complex, multinational operations. We are seeking a creative and driven professional with a passion for solving real world issues on a cross-functional, fast paced team.

Primary Responsibilities

Technical Primary Role

Support for Coalition Integration Lab's engineering and testing requirements

Support and Deployment for US BICES bi-lat systems and networking Strategy & Planning

Collaborate with network staff to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems for

fulfilling business objectives and processes.

Work with executive team members, decision makers, and stakeholders to define business

requirements and systems goals, and to identify and resolve business systems issues.

Acquisition & Deployment

Designs and defines network architecture for new or existing computer systems

Performs complex network development and design work.

Participates in the upgrading of operating systems and design of network enhancements.

Provides input for documentation on new or existing networks.

Develops and conducts tests to ensure networks meet documented user requirements.

Operational Management

Identifies, analyzes, and resolves network problems.

Provides network/equipment/specialized training and technical guidance.

Determines network specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for

hardware/software compatibility.

May provide guidance and leadership to less-experienced systems engineers.

Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.

Comprehensive knowledge of network engineering principles, methods, and techniques.

Knowledge of the associated hardware, software, and equipment.

Participates in special projects as assigned.

This position may be required to complete short-term deployments to AFRICOM AOR.**

Mandatory Skills
  • Cisco
  • F5
  • Firepower
  • High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE)
  • IOS-XE
  • Juniper
  • NSX

Basic Qualifications:

Must possess and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

BA/BS degree & 2+ years experience - additional experience may substitute degree.

Must possess a completed CCNA certification.

Must meet DOD 8750 requirements and be eligible for IAT level II (one of the following- Sec+,GSEC,SSCP or CCNA SEC) access upon hire for positions with elevated privileges and must obtain ITIL V4 Foundation within six months of hire. Additional specific certifications may be required, depending on job assignment.

Knowledge and experience with data center networking

Ability to configure and troubleshoot Multicast

Experience with firewalls and firewall rule sets

Understanding of network virtualization

Basic Understanding of Broadcom's NSX-T

Knowledge and experience with F5-OS and F5 BIG-IP's LTM and APM

Knowledge and experience with routing and switching protocols (e.g., OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, Spanning Tree Protocol, ISAKMP, ESP, SIP, SCCP, etc.)

Knowledge and experience with HAIPE-based encryption devices

Knowledge and experience with maintaining COMSEC accounts

Knowledge and experience with current Juniper JUNOS software and hardware

Knowledge and experience with current Cisco IOS, IOS-XE and NXOS software and hardware

Knowledge and experience with Firepower Management Center and Firepower Threat Defense.

Ability to configure and troubleshoot DMVPN and GRE tunnels

Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and multi-task while still ensuring high quality of work

Highly organized with strong ability to prioritize work and work autonomously

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Great attention to detail and presentation

Results driven, highly efficient, energetic, and highly motivated

Must possess a high degree of intelligence, competence, maturity, adaptability, resilience, integrity, and initiative

The work is typically performed at client site locations, which requires proper safety precautions; work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes, or equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completed any CISCO Advanced certifications

Completed any JUNIPER Advanced certifications

Knowledge of Virtualization technologies: VMware, Citrix, and Microsoft

Knowledge of Automation technologies for Networking (Ansible/Python)

Understanding of concepts presented in the VMware Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals course

Understanding of VxRail Manager and best practices

VDI experience highly desired

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.

Original Posting:
May 12, 2026

For U.S. Positions: 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.

Pay Range:
Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

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.
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