Lead DoD Vulnerability & STIG Network Engineer

Leidos Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos Inc is seeking a Network Engineer in Washington, DC to lead vulnerability management and STIG compliance for NMCI network infrastructure. The role includes making patch deployment decisions, ensuring 72-hour SLA compliance, and mentoring engineers across 40+ solution types powering thousands of devices.

You will drive program strategy, engage with vendors, and report metrics to senior leadership while maintaining DoD/Navy readiness and audit readiness across multiple environments.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree and 8–12 years of network security and vulnerability management experience.
• U.S. Citizen with an active Secret clearance.
• Expert knowledge of F5, Cisco, firewalls, and enterprise network infrastructure.
• DoD STIG compliance and audit experience.
• Strong vendor relationship and escalation management skills.
• CISSP, CCNP, or equivalent certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own vulnerability management program strategy and execution.
• Approve/reject patch deployments based on lab validation results.
• Lead quarterly STIG compliance assessments and audit preparation.
• Engage vendors at executive/technical levels for escalations.
• Mentor and develop mid-level and junior engineers.
• Report program status, risks, and metrics to senior leadership.
• Lead emergency response to zero‑day vulnerabilities and critical patches.
• 72-hour patch SLA compliance (>90%).
• 100% completion of quarterly STIG assessments (160/year).
• Quality of patch approvals - accountable for production impact.
• Team performance, development, and retention.
• DoD/Navy audit readiness and compliance.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Patch management

Leadership

Mentoring

Security compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

F5

Cisco

Firewalls

Enterprise network infrastructure

Job description

Leidos Inc is seeking a Network Engineer in Washington, DC to lead vulnerability management and STIG compliance for NMCI network infrastructure. The role includes making patch deployment decisions, ensuring 72-hour SLA compliance, and mentoring engineers across 40+ solution types powering thousands of devices.

You will drive program strategy, engage with vendors, and report metrics to senior leadership while maintaining DoD/Navy readiness and audit readiness across multiple environments.