Senior Network Engineer

Leidos

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Hampton, VA · NC · SC · GA Posted 176 days ago $116,350$210,325 / year

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Join Leidos Digital Modernization as a Senior Network Engineer supporting the Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command’s base readiness initiative. You will serve as the primary Base Area Network technical expert for multiple ACC bases, providing expertise in LAN architecture design, sustainment, and modernizations. Responsibilities include planning network infrastructure, evaluating new technologies, implementing approved configurations, and training operations teams on newly deployed equipment. The role requires extensive experience with TCP/IP networks, including hardware and software components, as well as knowledge of NIST/FISMA standards and Zero Trust principles. Preferred candidates have experience with SDN, virtualization, SIEM/SOAR platforms, and enterprise Wireless LAN management tools. This position demands strong communication skills and a minimum Active Secret clearance, with travel up to 50% required across multiple locations in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.

Skills

TCP/IP CCNP Security IPv4 IPv6 Cisco DNA Center/DNAC ISE Zero Trust SDN Virtualization SDA SIEM SOAR Splunk SolarWinds Risk Management Framework Secret Clearance Active Secret Clearance Network Administration Network Security Networking Standards Network Protocols NIST/FISMA CCSP GCED GCIA GCLD GDSA GFACT

What you'll do

  • Provide technical expertise for LAN architecture design and system modernizations.
  • Evaluate current network capabilities and recommend new technologies to enhance them.
  • Implement approved network configurations according to change management processes.
  • Monitor, install, troubleshoot, and maintain network equipment across multiple sites.
  • Develop and facilitate training sessions for the operations team on new equipment.

What we're looking for

  • Requires BS degree and 12-15 years of relevant experience or MS with 10-13 years.
  • Extensive TCP/IP network design, configuration, and troubleshooting expertise.
  • Proficiency in Network Administration, Security, Standards, Protocols, NIST/FISMA compliance.
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication skills; ability to explain complex concepts.
  • Must possess a relevant security certification (e.g., CASP+, CCNP Security).
  • Active Secret clearance required; must be a US citizen.

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This role $163k
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This role pays more than 54% of similar roles. Most pay $135,000–$175,500 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $163k versus about $155k for comparable roles.

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

Leidos currently has 214 open roles on FindRole.

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