Network Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO - USA
Job Summary
Position: Network Engineer
Location: Colorado Springs CO
Make an Impact with Leidos
Leidos delivers innovative missiondriven solutions through the dedication of diverse talented teams. Guided by our Mission Vision and Values we empower our people support our communities and operate with integrity. Everything we do is rooted in doing whats rightfor our customers our employees and the world around us.
Thrive in a MissionCritical Environment
The Leidos Defense Sector offers a broad portfolio of systems solutions and services across land sea air space and cyberspace. We support critical defense missions with capabilities in enterprise and mission IT large-scale intelligence systems command and control geospatial and data analytics cybersecurity logistics training and intelligence operations. Our teams tackle the worlds toughest security challenges for customers with cant fail missions.
We are seeking a Network Engineer to support our Missile Warning / Missile Track Enhancement (MW/MT) program. This role plays a key part in protecting the U.S. through missile defense initiatives and includes modelbased systems engineering network design implementation testing and deployment to operational locations.
Primary Responsibilities
Design develop and implement network architectures aligned with system and mission requirements.
Create and maintain network diagrams technical documentation and standard operating procedures.
Develop deploy and sustain network infrastructure supporting missile defense systems.
Lead troubleshooting efforts and rootcause analysis for complex network issues.
Communicate proposed network solutions to crossfunctional engineering teams in a fastpaced highly technical environment.
Execute change control processes document configuration changes and maintain configuration backups.
Support network security activities including firewall rule reviews and traffic log analysis.
Perform configuration performance analysis and troubleshooting of network devices.
Develop softwarebased solutions using established industry standards.
Collaborate with thirdparty contractors and stakeholders to establish and maintain network connections.
Conduct network planning and evaluate emerging technologies for potential integration.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related discipline with 8 years of relevant experience (additional experience training or certifications may substitute for degree).
U.S. citizenship; Currently possessing an active DoD Secret security clearance.
Experience designing highperformance highreliability network infrastructures.
Experience with network design technical documentation including: Network diagrams IP Addressing Data Flows Security Network Inventory Capacity planning etc.
Strong understanding of networking protocols and concepts including TCP/IP VLANs and VPNs.
Experience with networking tools for containerized environments.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within engineering teams.
Ability to convey technical ideas in a clear logical fashion.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Familiarity with network design tools and diagramming practices.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in a related field.
Proven abilities with network automation/orchestration tools such as Ansible.
Experience with Cisco devices and ASA software.
Cisco CCNP or other advanced networking certifications.
Experience with CAMEO or other modelbased systems engineering tools.
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Original Posting:
April 29 2026For 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:
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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.