Network Analyst

Leidos; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos, a leader in digital and mission innovations, seeks a senior Network Analyst to ensure stability and efficiency of the enterprise network. You will lead troubleshooting for complex incidents, perform root cause analysis, and collaborate with senior engineers on optimization and automation.

The role requires a Top Secret clearance and 8+ years of SD-WAN experience, with CCNP or equivalent certification.

Qualifications

• Requires current Top Secret Security Clearance.
• 8+ years of relevant experience with SD-WAN architecture and management.
• Experience with complex WAN/LAN, advanced routing, and overlay/underlay troubleshooting.
• CCNP or equivalent advanced certification; SD-WAN certifications desirable.
• CompTIA Network+/Security+ credentials.

Responsibilities

• Serve as senior technical lead for operations, handling the most complex incidents and guiding junior analysts.
• Lead root cause analysis for major network incidents and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Collaborate with engineering on network design, optimization, and capacity planning with performance data.
• Develop, test, and deploy SD-WAN policies for traffic steering, QoS, and security with network architects.
• Create and maintain SOPs, diagrams, and knowledge base for complex configurations and troubleshooting.
• Assist in evaluating and integrating new network technologies before enterprise deployment.
• Develop scripts and automation tools to streamline monitoring, reporting, and configuration tasks.

Skills

WAN/LAN design

BGP/OSPF routing

Troubleshooting leadership

Automation scripting

Root-cause analysis

Education

CCNP or equivalent

Cisco SD-WAN certification

CompTIA Network+/Security+

Job description

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions guided by our commitment to deliver mission success for our customers. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. The Leidos Digital Sector is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Analyst responsible for ensuring the stability, integrity, and efficient operation of the enterprise network. This Network Analyst provides advanced operational support for complex incidents and service requests. The role will lead troubleshooting efforts for difficult or recurring issues, perform root cause analysis, and work closely with senior network engineers on network optimization, design, and automation initiatives. This role is the primary escalation point for junior specialists and is expected to resolve all but the most complex network problems that would require architectural changes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior technical lead for operations, handling the most complex incidents and providing guidance to junior analysts for issues related to transport and SD-WAN services.
• Lead and conduct comprehensive root cause analysis (RCA) for major network incidents and recurring problems, delivering detailed findings and actionable recommendations to government leadership.
• Collaborate with the engineering team on network design, optimization, and capacity planning efforts by providing operational insights and performance data.
• Develop, test, and deploy advanced SD-WAN policies for application traffic steering, quality of service (QoS), and security in collaboration with network architects.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), technical diagrams, and knowledge base articles for complex network configurations and troubleshooting techniques.
• Assist in the evaluation, testing, and integration of new network technologies, software versions, and hardware platforms before enterprise-wide deployment.
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools to streamline routine network monitoring, reporting, and configuration tasks.

Required Education and Experience

• Requires a current Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Requires BS degree with 8 + years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with 6 + years of prior relevant experience.
• May possess a Doctorate in technical domain.
• At least 3 years of direct in-depth experience with SD-WAN architecture, deployment, and management, including advanced policy creation and overlay/underlay troubleshooting.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent advanced certification.
• Advanced SD-WAN certifications (e.g., Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise SD-WAN Implementation).
• CompTIA Network+ / Security+.

Required Skills

• In depth hands‑on experience with the design, implementation, and operation of complex WAN/LAN environments, including advanced routing (BGP, OSPF) and switching.
• Extensive experience leading troubleshooting efforts with telecommunications providers for chronic or complex transport circuit issues (MPLS, Carrier Ethernet, 5G/LTE).
• Demonstrate ability to perform root cause analysis (RCA) and develop long term solutions to recurring network problems.
• Experience with network automation concepts and scripting is strongly desired.

Clearance Required

Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance at time of consideration.

Pay Range

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026.

For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

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Original Posting: October 14, 2026. For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.