This role pays more than
63%
of similar roles. Most pay
$155,900–$208,800
— the shaded band above.
At the midpoint, this role pays about
$195k
versus about
$182k
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.
The Principal Network Engineer joins the Intelligence Sector’s Cyber & Analytics Business Area to provide advanced engineering support for the design, integration, optimization, and sustainment of complex enterprise and mission networks. This role involves enhancing network performance, implementing scalable solutions, and managing architectural improvements across LAN, CAN, WAN, and telecommunications environments. The engineer will optimize end-to-end system dataflow, configure network devices, and implement technical solutions including load balancing, VPNs, firewalls, traffic shaping, VoIP, GRE, IPSec, IP encryption, MoIP, and NAT. Utilizing tools such as network analyzers, WAN test equipment, and simulators, the individual ensures reliability within DoD/IC environments while maintaining documentation and accreditation artifacts. The work addresses critical infrastructure needs in areas like Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations, and Cryptographic Key Management to solve complex technical challenges for national security missions.
What does a Network Engineer earn?
Median $147000 from 81 postings across 20 companies.
LAN
WAN
CAN
Telecommunications
Firewall
Load Balancing
Traffic Shaping
VoIP
GRE
IPSec
IP Encryption
MoIP
NAT
Data Capture
ISO 9000
Information Assurance
Security Engineering