Network Engineer

Leidos•Colorado Springs, CO

11d

About The Position

Leidos delivers innovative, mission‑driven 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 what’s right—for our customers, our employees, and the world around us. 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 world’s toughest security challenges for customers with “can’t 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 model‑based systems engineering, network design, implementation, testing, and deployment to operational locations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline with 4+ years of relevant experience (additional experience, training, or certifications may substitute for degree).
U.S. citizenship; Currently possessing an active DoD Secret security clearance.
Proven abilities with network automation/orchestration tools such as Ansible.
Experience designing high‑performance, high‑reliability 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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field.
Experience with Cisco devices and ASA software.
Cisco CCNP or other advanced networking certifications.
Experience with CAMEO or other model‑based systems engineering tools.

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 root‑cause analysis for complex network issues.
Communicate proposed network solutions to cross‑functional engineering teams in a fast‑paced, 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 software‑based solutions using established industry standards.
Collaborate with third‑party contractors and stakeholders to establish and maintain network connections.
Conduct network planning and evaluate emerging technologies for potential integration.