Mid-Level Transport Network Engineer

Leidos•Washington, DC

12d•$59,150 - $106,925

About The Position

Leidos is seeking a Network Engineer to execute patch testing, STIG compliance assessments, and lab validation for an assigned network infrastructure domain. The role requires working independently with minimal oversight to ensure thorough testing and accurate recommendations supporting a 72-hour SLA. The company culture at Leidos is described as one that seeks individuals who outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo, recruiting those who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail.

Requirements

B.S. Degree and 2-4 years network engineering experience (routing, switching, load balancing, firewalls); years of experience can be in lieu of degree.
Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess an active Secret clearance.
Hands-on experience with F5, Cisco, Palo Alto, or similar platforms.
STIG compliance and vulnerability management experience.
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
CCNA, Security+, or equivalent certifications required.

Responsibilities

Execute comprehensive patch testing in lab environments (standalone, HA, stacks).
Perform quarterly STIG compliance scans and assessments.
Build and maintain lab environments (virtual and hardware).
Document test results and provide deployment recommendations.
Troubleshoot patch failures and coordinate with vendors.
Supervise and mentor junior engineers on testing activities.
Maintain subject matter expertise on 10-15 solution types.
Test 80-100 patches/year in assigned domain (30-35% of team workload).
Complete 50-60 STIG assessments/year.
Maintain lab availability and readiness for assigned solution types.
Provide accurate patch recommendations, minimizing false positives/negatives.
Facilitate knowledge transfer through documentation and mentorship.