.Piers Connectivity Services Technical and Cyber LeadMore About the Role:The Defense & Intelligence Group of Leidos has an opening for the Navy's Service Management, Integration and Transport (SMIT) Piers Connectivity Services program Communications Network Engineer. The SMIT contract will provide secure end-to-end Information Technology (IT) services to more than 400,000 hardware devices and 600,000+ users at over 1,600 Continental United States (CONUS) sites and over 82 OCONUS site across Asia, Europe, and the Middle East; constituting one of thelargest combined networks in the world.SMIT is the Navy's largest IT services program valued up to $7.7 billion over 8 years. The Leidos team will deliver the core backbone of the NMCI, including cybersecurity services, network operations, network engineering, end user support, 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.The Position involves extensive knowledge of network communications, architecture, security controls and configuration.Candidates for this position are highly motivated and have working knowledge of network operations, fault diagnosis, repair, installation, configuration, cabling, passive infrastructure, troubleshooting, project execution, and COMSEC Operations, as well as the ability to follow detailed policies and procedures. The ability to work in a dynamic, team-oriented, fast-paced and mission-focused environment is a must.What You'll Get to Do:The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the Network Operations of the Piers Network Management System (PNMS). The Piers Connectivity Services Technical and Cyber Lead will serve as the Subject Matter Expert, Escalation Point and Technical Lead for all troubleshooting of incidents and service outages to U.S. Naval Vessels while in port. The candidate will be responsible for tracking and overseeing network operations and engineering activities across all Global Piers Connectivity Services areas of operations. The candidate will be responsible for producing reports to quantify contract deliverables, with a focus on IT services and knowledge of the Navy Networks and piers connectivity requirements. The candidate will assist the Regional Service Delivery Managers and Site Leads, when necessary, to coach team members to accomplish project goals, meet established schedules, and resolve technical or operational issues. The Candidate will provide the Government and Piers Service Delivery Manager accurate and timely status regarding task execution and performance of networking contract deliverables