Senior Network Tool Engineer
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Job Location:
Chantilly, VA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 107900 - 195050
Posted on:
4 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Unleash Your Potential
At Leidos we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers success. We empower our teams contribute to our communities and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers our people and our community. Our Mission Vision and Values guide the way we do business.
If this sounds like an environment where you can thrive keep reading!
The Mission
Leidos is seeking a Senior Network Tool Engineer to support the Intelligence Sector.
The job duties are as follows:
- Install configure and maintain Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) solutions and associated network infrastructure components ensuring high availability performance and reliability.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex network and service deployment issues leveraging NSO logs and monitoring tools to perform root cause analysis.
- Integrate NSO with various network devices external systems and APIs using protocols like NETCONF RESTCONF and JSON-RPC.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts using Python Java or other relevant languages to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
- Perform regular system maintenance including software upgrades (NED upgrades) patching security auditing and configuration backups for network devices.
- Collaborate with network architects software developers and operations teams to define requirements and ensure seamless integration of new solutions.
- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation related to installations configurations and network processes.
Standard Requirements:
- Required Clearance: TS/SCI with specific poly.
- Candidate must have 12 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a BS degree and 8 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 10 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain.
Required qualifications include the following:
- Must be compliant with DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.
- Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals and protocols (TCP/IP BGP OSPF MPLS etc.).
- Strong working knowledge and experience installing upgrading and maintaining software in a Linux (RHEL) environment.
- Intermediate scripting skills are required (Ex. Python).
- Effective analytical problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues.
- Solid technical communication skills and the ability to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proven experience in network administration or engineering with hands-on experience in configuring Cisco and/or Juniper routers and switches.
- Familiarity with YANG data modeling language.
- Experience with network automation and orchestration tools specifically Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO).
Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.
Were the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We dont wear capes (theyre a safety hazard) but we do solve high-stakes problems with code caffeine and a healthy disregard for how its always been done.
Original Posting:
December 19 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 $107900.00 - $195050.00The 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.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- EIGRP
- Load Balancing
- Routing Protocols
- Network Engineering
- BGP
- LAN
- Computer Networking
- IPsec
- OSPF
- Cisco ASA
- Juniper
- MPLS
About Company
Leidos is an innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health. Our 47,000 employees collaborate to create smarter technology solutions for customers in these critical markets.
