Network Systems Engineer

Leidos

Actively hiring
2019 DISA HQ Fort George G. Meade MD Posted 24 days ago $73,450–$132,775 / year
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TL;DR

Leidos seeks a senior Network Systems Engineer to join its GSMO-II contract team supporting DISA’s mission-critical IP messaging and communications transport network. This role involves providing lifecycle systems engineering support, collaborating with architects to define STIG-compliant configuration baselines, testing automation opportunities, and leading the development of SOPs/TTPs. The engineer will also perform technical maintenance on firewalls, VPNs, IPS, load balancers, and network devices like routers and switches. Core qualifications include a Top-Secret clearance, Security+ certification, extensive experience in routing and switching protocols, and hands-on expertise with Cisco enterprise network devices. Preferred skills encompass CCNP certifications, WAN principles, and NetOps concepts. The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, contributing to the continuous improvement and security of large-scale defense networks.

Skills

Cisco MPLS VPNs BGP OSPF IS-IS Spanning Tree Protocol VLANs LLDP VoIP Multicast IP networking Subnet addressing Technical documentation Communication skills Problem-solving skills Security+ CISSP CCNP Route/Switch CCNP Security

What you'll do

  • Develop and maintain STIG compliant configuration baselines for network systems.
  • Lead the creation and updating of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs).
  • Perform root cause analysis and participate in problem management activities.
  • Provide technical maintenance on firewalls, VPNs, IPS, load balancers, and other security solutions.
  • Support system performance tuning and enhancements for mission-critical networks.

What we're looking for

  • Active Top-Secret DoD clearance with SCI eligibility
  • Security+ Certification or DOD 8570 IAT Lvl II within specified timeframe
  • 4+ years of network engineering and troubleshooting experience, including routing and switching
  • Hands-on experience deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting Cisco enterprise network devices
  • Strong understanding of IP network/subnet addressing and defense-in-depth principles
  • Ability to develop and present technical information to senior management
  • Effective written and oral communication skills

Market check

Salary context

This $73,450–$132,775 range sits above 9% of similar postings on FindRole.

Peer median band

$115,000–$190,400

Median floor and ceiling across peers.

Typical midpoint (25–75%)

$129,468–$182,143

Middle half of comparable postings.

Based on 240 comparable postings.

* 240 is the maximum number of comparable postings sampled.

Employer

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 199 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $107,900–$195,050 across 187 roles with salary data.

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