Network Engineer SME — Hybrid DoD Enclave

Leidos Inc; Odenton (MD); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Network Engineer SME to join the DES team on a hybrid basis at Fort Meade, MD. The role requires an active Secret clearance and DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, with a focus on enterprise wireless and cloud-integrated networks.

Primary skills include Aruba/Cisco wireless, Cisco ISE, and Azure Cloud, with responsibilities spanning modernization, migration, and cross-functional engineering in a multi-vendor environment to ensure secure, scalable connectivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of related experience or more with equivalent experience.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required prior to start.
• Enterprise network modernization and migration experience.
• Experience supporting large-scale transformation or integration efforts.
• Strong troubleshooting, implementation, and operational support background.
• Experience working in multi-vendor enterprise environments.
• Customer-facing engineering and technical coordination experience.
• Ability to support cross-functional engineering teams in dynamic environments.
• Experience integrating enterprise networking with cloud-based infrastructure and services.
• Understanding of hybrid cloud networking concepts and secure connectivity architectures.
• Experience supporting network segmentation and identity-based networking solutions.
• Enterprise wireless migration planning and execution.

Skills

Aruba Wireless

Cisco Wireless

Cisco ISE

Azure Cloud

DoD 8570 IAT II cert

Enterprise network modernization

Education

Bachelor's degree

DoD 8570 IAT Level II

Tools

DNAC/CAT-C

Aruba ClearPass

Azure VPN Gateway/ExpressRoute

Azure Firewall/NSGs

Python/Ansible/IaC

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Network Engineer SME to join the DES team on a hybrid basis at Fort Meade, MD. The role requires an active Secret clearance and DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification, with a focus on enterprise wireless and cloud-integrated networks.

Primary skills include Aruba/Cisco wireless, Cisco ISE, and Azure Cloud, with responsibilities spanning modernization, migration, and cross-functional engineering in a multi-vendor environment to ensure secure, scalable connectivity.