Senior Network Engineer

Leidos

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Work type: On-site
Location: Fort Belvoir, VAAlbuquerque, NM
Salary: $92,300–$166,850 / yr
Posted: 43 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 27 roles within 25 mi

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $156k

This role $130k

$80k most similar roles pay here $204k

This role pays less than 79% of similar roles. Most pay $134,050–$177,918 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $130k versus about $156k 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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TL;DR · Senior Network Engineer

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Senior Network Engineer The Senior Network Engineer joins the engineering team to support the design, implementation, modernization, and sustainment of enterprise network infrastructure within a Department of Defense environment. This role involves designing and maintaining mission-critical LAN and WAN infrastructure while ensuring secure, resilient, and scalable solutions for classified and enterprise operations. Day-to-day responsibilities include configuring Cisco routing and switching environments using OSPF, BGP, VLANs, and STP; managing MPLS, VPN, and internet-based transport technologies; and administering Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls with GlobalProtect solutions. The candidate will perform Layer 1–7 troubleshooting, develop technical documentation, and ensure compliance with RMF requirements and STIGs. Required skills include expertise in TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, DDI, NAT, and QoS. Technical tools and technologies include Cisco hardware, Palo Alto security systems, and potentially Python, Ansible, and SD-WAN architectures to solve complex connectivity problems.

What does a Network Engineer earn?

Median $147000 from 81 postings across 20 companies.

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Skills

Cisco Palo Alto Networks OSPF BGP MPLS VPN SD-WAN Python Ansible Infrastructure-as-Code TCP/IP IPv4 IPv6 DDI VLANs STP HSRP VRRP SASE Zero Trust vSphere AWS Azure SolarWinds PRTG

What you'll do

Design, implement, and maintain enterprise LAN and WAN infrastructure using Cisco routing and switching technologies.
Configure and manage Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls and GlobalProtect remote access solutions.
Perform advanced Layer 1–7 network troubleshooting to identify bottlenecks and resolve performance issues.
Manage WAN connectivity utilizing MPLS, VPN, and internet-based transport technologies.
Develop technical documentation including implementation plans, network diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies, RMF requirements, and applicable STIGs.
Execute network modernization efforts, technology refreshes, and infrastructure upgrades.

What we're looking for

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field.
8+ years of relevant experience (can be substituted for a degree).
Active TS/SCI clearance at time of hire.
Active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+, CySA+, or equivalent).
Active Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
Extensive experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise Cisco network infrastructure.
Hands-on experience configuring and administering Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls and VPN solutions.
Proficiency in networking protocols including OSPF, BGP, MPLS, and SASE technologies.

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