Senior Network Engineer

Leidos • Fort Meade, MD

147d • $112,450 - $203,275

About The Position

Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Senior Network Engineer in our National Security Sector's (NSS) 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!

Requirements

• Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution, plus 10 years of professional experience in Network Engineering support and training
• OR Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or a related field, plus 12 years of relevant experience
• OR No degree, but 16 years of relevant Network Engineering experience, including a recognized industry certification such as: Juniper Certification Tracks, Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Arista Configuration Essentials
• Must hold an Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I certification
• Active TS/SCI with polygraph clearance

Nice To Haves

• Experience in IC/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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Master's degree