This role pays less than
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of similar roles. Most pay
$129,575–$190,300
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At the midpoint, this role pays about
$130k
versus about
$160k
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
357 open roles
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Listed pay typically runs
$92,300–$166,850
across 305 roles with salary data.
Network Engineer
The Network Engineer joins the team to support forward deployed mission operations at the Office of Naval Intelligence. This role involves designing, optimizing, securing, and sustaining large-scale enterprise networks that support critical Department of Defense communications. Daily responsibilities include overseeing LAN, WAN, firewall, and Network Management System activities while managing advanced Cisco routing and switching for over 700 devices. The engineer will configure cryptographic devices, implement OSPF protocols, review vulnerability alerts, and develop Standard Operating Procedures to enhance security. Technical requirements include expertise in the OSI model layers one through four, experience with Palo Alto Firewalls, Azure Firewalls, SolarWinds, Cisco Identity Services Engine with TACACS+, and GEMOne. The role addresses critical communication infrastructure challenges by maintaining telecommunications circuits ranging from T1 to OC 192 within a mission-critical environment requiring high-level technical proficiency in large-scale routing optimization.
What does a Network Engineer earn?
Median $145000 from 127 postings across 32 companies.