Network Engineer

Leidos•Fort Meade, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Network Engineer in our Intelligence Sector's, Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security! Job Summary: Leidos is seeking a Network Engineer to help design, build, and fine-tune the backbone of our mission-critical systems. If you're passionate about performance, security, and seamless connectivity, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree + 5 years of experience, or master’s degree + 3 years of experience, or no degree + 10 years of hands-on Network Engineering experience
Solid grasp of secure network design, configuration, and maintenance
Experience with performance monitoring tools and data analysis
Ability to optimize complex systems for speed and reliability
IAT Level I certification (DoD 8570.01-M compliant)
Clearance Requirement – Active TS/SCI with polygraph

Nice To Haves

Experience in classified or mission-critical environments
Familiarity with enterprise-scale architecture and secure communications
Strong troubleshooting instincts and a proactive mindset
Comfort working independently and collaboratively under pressure
Clear, concise documentation and communication skills
A passion for making networks faster, smarter, and more secure.

Responsibilities

Architect and deploy secure, high-performance network solutions
Keep our LANs running smoothly with hands-on administration and troubleshooting
Monitor and optimize dataflow to reduce latency and boost throughput
Capture and analyze network performance data to drive improvements
Configure and integrate front-end and back-end systems for seamless communication
Collaborate on mission-driven network designs and architecture
Translate performance metrics into actionable system requirements