Network Engineer
Network Engineer
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$ 72150 - 130425
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Job Description
We are seeking a Network Engineer who is responsible for the design configuration maintenance and optimization of enterprise network environments. This role supports multiple network domains and plays a key part in ensuring secure reliable and high-performance connectivity across the organization. The engineer collaborates closely with cybersecurity systems and application teams to ensure seamless infrastructure integration and compliance with federal and DoD standards. Leads troubleshooting and resolution of Tier 3-level network incidents escalations and outages
Primary Responsibilities:
- Administer configure and maintain routers switches firewalls VPNs and network monitoring tools across diverse network environments.
- Design and implement secure network architectures including segmentation redundancy and failover strategies.
- Monitor network performance analyze usage trends and implement improvements to ensure optimal throughput and reliability.
- Manage IP address allocation DNS DHCP and VLAN configurations across the enterprise.
- Ensure compliance with applicable network security protocols including DoD STIGs RMF and other accreditation standards (e.g. DoD 8500 series).
- Maintain and update detailed documentation including network configurations topologies procedures and baselines.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate network infrastructure with broader IT and cybersecurity systems.
- Support Continuity of Operations (COOP) and Disaster Recovery (DR) initiatives.
- Participate in patch management processes and network modernization efforts.
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Tier 1 and Tier 2 support staff; contribute to internal training and knowledge-sharing initiatives.
Basic Qualifications
- TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Network Engineering Information Technology or a related field with 4 years of relevant experience; or Masters degree with 2 years of relevant experience.
- Strong hands-on experience in network engineering including planning designing implementing and supporting enterprise network infrastructures.
- Proficient in configuring and troubleshooting routing protocols such as BGP OSPF and EIGRP.
- Solid understanding and operational experience with routing and switching technologies and protocols.
- Experience managing networking hardware including routers switches and load balancers.
- Practical experience in network administration and network security best practices.
- Ability to manage and configure firewalls and other perimeter security devices.
- Familiarity with load balancer setup and management to optimize traffic distribution.
- Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex network issues.
- Experience in network monitoring testing and performance optimization.
- Ability to work independently and lead tasks or small projects including mentoring junior technical staff.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable working with cross-functional and client-facing teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications such as CCNA CCNP CompTIA Network or Security.
- Experience with network design and implementation in federal DoD or other regulated environments.
- Familiarity with network accreditation processes (e.g. RMF STIGs DoD 8500 series compliance).
- Experience in evaluating and recommending new networking technologies and tools.
- Scripting or automation experience for network configuration and monitoring (e.g. Python Ansible).
- Knowledge of COOP/DR (Continuity of Operations/Disaster Recovery) networking considerations.
- Familiarity with SDN (Software Defined Networking) or cloud-based networking environments (e.g. AWS VPCs Azure Networking).
- Experience documenting network architectures diagrams procedures and operational baselines.
Original Posting:
May 23 2025For 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 $72150.00 - $130425.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
