Network Engineer

Network Engineer Lead – National Simulation Center (Fort Leavenworth, KS)

About Us
Leading Solutions is committed to delivering high-quality support to our government customers through technical excellence, professionalism, and a strong mission-focused culture. We believe our employees are our greatest asset, and we invest in their success so they can continue supporting critical national security missions.

Position Summary
Leading Solutions is seeking a Lead Network Engineer to support the Global Simulation Capability at the National Simulation Center (NSC) located at Fort Leavenworth, KS. This position supports the NSC Support Operations task order under the MTCCS II IDIQ.
This is a 100% on-site position supporting mission-critical simulation and network operations. The Lead Network Engineer will serve as a technical leader responsible for managing network operations, supporting distributed simulation environments, and ensuring reliable communications across multiple systems and events.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and quickly troubleshoot issues across federate systems (both co-located and remote), RTI infrastructure software, client system software, and networking environments
• Serve as manager of the JLCCTC Federation and act as a communications hub for multiple simultaneous events
• Provide technical recommendations and timeline guidance to government representatives regarding JLCCTC capabilities
• Ensure exercise databases are complete, accurate, functional, and delivered on time
• Support network architecture, integration, and operational readiness across simulation environments

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Network Management or a related field
• (10 years of recent network engineering experience may substitute for degree)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in network architecture design and implementation
• Minimum 5 years of experience troubleshooting and maintaining server platforms and network devices, including firewall configuration
• Advanced skills in MS server platforms, switching, firewall configuration, and network troubleshooting
• Strong understanding of LAN/WAN environments, firewalls, security practices, storage, backup methodologies, and technology integration
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Active Secret Security Clearance required
• DoDD 8570.01-M IAT II certification (Security+ or equivalent OS certification)

Other Qualifications:

• Frequent use of hands and arms; prolonged sitting may be required.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, color vision, and focus adjustment.
• Ability to interpret instructions involving multiple abstract and concrete variables.

Leading Solutions is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to ensuring a workplace free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, military or veteran status, and any other basis protected by applicable law.

Leading Solutions is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) and Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) headquartered in Kissimmee, Florida. The Company provides professional, technical, administrative, and healthcare services to Government and commercial clients. Leading Solutions customer- centric foundation ensures that our leadership and employees meet customer challenges and build trusting partnerships that lay the groundwork for success.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $92,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person