Network Engineer - Patch Testing & STIG Lab Lead

Via Logic LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Network Engineer to execute patch testing, STIG compliance assessments, and lab validation for assigned network infrastructure domain. Work independently with minimal oversight to ensure thorough testing and accurate recommendations supporting 72-hour SLA.

The role includes building and maintaining lab environments, documenting results, and providing deployment guidance, while mentoring junior engineers and maintaining SME on multiple solution types. U.S.

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S. degree and 2–4 years of network engineering experience (routing, switching, load balancing, firewalls).
• Active US Citizenship with an active Secret clearance is required.
• Hands-on experience with F5, Cisco, Palo Alto, or similar platforms.
• STIG compliance and vulnerability management experience.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• CCNA, Security+ or equivalent certifications are required.

Responsibilities

• Execute comprehensive patch testing in lab environments (standalone, HA, stacks).
• Perform quarterly STIG compliance scans and assessments.
• Build and maintain lab environments (virtual and hardware).
• Document test results and provide deployment recommendations.
• Troubleshoot patch failures and coordinate with vendors.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineer on testing activities.
• Maintain subject matter expertise on 10-15 solution types.
• Test 80-100 patches/year in assigned domain (30-35% of team workload).
• Complete 50-60 STIG assessments/year.
• Maintain lab availability and readiness for assigned solution types.
• Accurate patch recommendations - minimize false positives/negatives.
• Knowledge transfer through documentation and mentorship.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Mentorship

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

F5

Cisco

Palo Alto

Lab testing tools

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Network Engineer to execute patch testing, STIG compliance assessments, and lab validation for assigned network infrastructure domain. Work independently with minimal oversight to ensure thorough testing and accurate recommendations supporting 72-hour SLA.

The role includes building and maintaining lab environments, documenting results, and providing deployment guidance, while mentoring junior engineers and maintaining SME on multiple solution types. U.S.