Network Engineer

Leidos

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Work type
On-site
Location
Arlington, VA
Salary
$92,300–$166,850 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $159k
This role $130k
$81k most similar roles pay here $199k

This role pays less than 75% of similar roles. Most pay $130,577–$187,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $159k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations.

Leidos currently has 264 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $92,300–$166,850 across 245 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer The Senior Network Engineer joins the Digital Modernization group to manage the design, migration, implementation, and maintenance of infrastructure supporting the Compartmented Enterprise Services Office program. This role focuses on transforming the Secure Web Services environment into a mature offering for the DoD and intelligence communities by managing commercial cloud migrations, disestablishing legacy systems, and automating CI/CD environments using ITIL and DevSecOps processes. The engineer will develop technical implementation plans, resolve hardware issues, and collaborate with partners to ensure network integration across multiple systems. Key technologies include Cisco switches and routers, S2S connections, DMVPNs, BGP, Palo Alto Firewalls, and AWS networking components like VPCs and Route 53. Essential skills include expertise in WAN/LAN/VPN architectures, business continuity planning, and the ability to translate complex technical matters for non-technical audiences within a secure information sharing environment.

What does a Network Engineer earn?

Median $147000 from 81 postings across 20 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, migrate, and maintain network infrastructure to support the CESO program.
  • Manage commercial cloud migrations and the disestablishment of legacy systems.
  • Automate continuous development and integration environments using DevSecOps processes.
  • Resolve technical issues related to the installation and upgrade of network hardware and systems.
  • Develop and document technical implementation plans, engineering standards, and standard operating procedures.
  • Analyze business requirements to establish new circuits and integrate multiple system environments.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and provide recommendations for infrastructure improvements.
  • Create technical briefings and status reports for senior leadership.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Must possess an active DoD TS/SCI security clearance and be eligible to obtain a CI Poly.
  • A BS degree with 8–12 years of experience, a Master's with 6–10 years, or a Doctorate in a technical domain is required.
  • Must hold an IAT Level II Baseline Certification such as Security+, CCNA Security, or CySA+.
  • Technical expertise in network services and architecture including WAN, LAN, and VPN.
  • Experience troubleshooting Cisco switches/routers (BGP, DMVPN), Palo Alto Firewalls, and AWS networking (VPCs, Route 53).
  • Knowledge of ITIL Foundation and experience with security domains like business continuity and disaster recovery.
  • Ability to translate complex technical matters into clear communication for non-technical audiences.

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