Description
Leidos is seeking a Network Performance Test Lab Manager to join our Defense Enclave Services (DES) team at Ft. Meade, MD.

PROGRAM SUMMARY:
The Defense Enclave Services (DES) contract provides network modernization to Defense Agencies and Field Activities in a partnership with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) to deliver a single digital enterprise that establishes a modern infrastructure foundation and unified architecture needed to deliver cohesive combat capabilities to the warfighter.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:
• Must have an active Secret security clearance prior to start. (US Citizenship required)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Manage, plan, coordinate, and schedule activities related to the personnel and organization of the Enterprise Verification and Integration Facility (EVIF) to include internal testing requirements.
• Plan, coordinate, and direct all activities related to the operational, staffing, management, quality assurance, and training aspects of the Engineering labs.
• Configure and maintain Network security tools such as firewalls, anti-virus software and patch management systems.
• Implement network security policies, application security, access control and corporate data safeguards
• Provide appropriate reports and representation to support the interdepartmental communication requirements.
• Meet requirements to become and maintain an approved / certified test lab.
• Create and maintain all third-party listing reports (MET, Intertek, UL, etc.) for products.
• Optimize end-to-end system performance and dataflow management.
• Conduct data captures to obtain network performance information.
• Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput through design analysis and network performance monitoring tools.
• Provide input to the design of the organization's network and mission architecture.
• Design solutions, integrate, configure, deploy, test and provide ongoing maintenance for numerous types of network devices, interfaces and methodologies.
• Partner with team members such as project managers, migration team, operations and others regarding project status, issues, or concerns.
• Conduct research on new technologies to conclude their application in future projects
• Evaluate success of a test by comparing results to predicted outcomes or using other metrics such as code coverage or defect rates.
• Coordinate activities with vendors and other external parties involved in the testing process.
• Monitor progress throughout the test cycle to ensure that milestones are met.
• Conduct tests on software applications and computer systems to identify issues and find solutions.
• Configure and optimize the network to link various front-end and back-end components.
• Monitor network traffic for unusual activity
• Training fellow employees in security awareness and procedures.
• Develop and update business continuity and disaster recovery protocols.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• A Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience; additional years of networking experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Prior history implementing specific network solutions to support server requirements to include load-balancing, VPN's, firewall contexts, Traffic Shaping Voice over IP (VoIP), GRE Tunneling, IP Security (IPSec), IP Encryption, Media over IP (MoIP), and network address translation (NAT).
• Must have an IAT level II baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570 (Security+ Certification).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Proficiency with Cisco and Juniper IOS or other IP/transport specific management tools (EMS) and general practices. Expertise in IP technologies, i.e. Networking architectures and methodologies and Voice Services.
• Expert Knowledge of IP principles.
• Understand the following protocols at minimum: IPSec, OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP.
• Proficiency in at least two or more of the following devices: Cisco VPN 3060, Cisco routers (2600, 3640 and 7200) and Cisco switches (3550, 3560, 3750 and 6500), Juniper routers, Windows XP, NT, and 2000, NSA Certified Type-1 Encryptors Juniper MX5 routers, Juniper SRX firewalls, Juniper EX switches, SONUS SBCs, KG175.

DISADES
External Referral Eligib
Original Posting Date: 2024-05-09While 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 $108,550.00 - $196,225.00
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.
About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .
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