Network Engineer SME

Leidos • Odenton, MD

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector has a career opportunity for a Network Engineer SME to join our dynamic DES (Defense Enclave Services) team supporting DISA at Fort Meade, MD on a hybrid basis. The Defense Enclave Services contract will unify the DoD Fourth Estate Defense Agencies and Field Activities’ (DAFAs) common use information technology systems, personnel, functions, and program elements under the direction of DISA’s Fourth Estate Network Optimization program office. It will unify the DAFAs on a common, modernized network architecture, DoDNet, to provide mission services focused on enhanced user experience, improved security, and network reliability.

Requirements

• Must hold an active Secret security clearance prior to start and be able to obtain a Top Secret. (US Citizenship required)
• Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of related experience; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required prior to start (Security+ CE or equivalent).
• Enterprise network modernization and migration experience
• Experience supporting large-scale transformation or integration efforts
• Strong troubleshooting, implementation, and operational support background
• Experience working in multi-vendor enterprise environments
• Customer-facing engineering and technical coordination experience
• Ability to support cross-functional engineering teams in dynamic operational environments
• Experience integrating enterprise networking with cloud-based infrastructure and services
• Understanding of hybrid cloud networking concepts and secure connectivity architectures
• Experience supporting network segmentation, access control, and identity-based networking solutions
• Enterprise wireless migration planning and execution
• Primary Skill Areas (must have ONE): Aruba Wireless, Cisco Wireless, Cisco ISE, Azure Cloud

Nice To Haves

• Aruba ClearPass
• Cisco Catalyst Center (DNAC/CAT-C) / SD-Access
• SGTs (Security Group Tags) / Microsegmentation
• Comply to Connect (C2C)
• Azure Virtual Networks (VNETs)
• Azure VPN Gateway / ExpressRoute
• Azure Firewall / NSGs
• Hybrid cloud connectivity and routing
• Cloud network security and segmentation
• Network automation and scripting
• Python, Ansible, or Infrastructure-as-Code experience
• Multi-site network deployment and operational support

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting, implementation, and operational support
• Customer-facing engineering and technical coordination
• Support cross-functional engineering teams in dynamic operational environments
• Integrating enterprise networking with cloud-based infrastructure and services
• Supporting network segmentation, access control, and identity-based networking solutions
• Enterprise wireless migration planning and execution

Benefits

• Leidos delivers innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customer’s 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior