Network Integration SME at Leidos Odenton, MD

Neier Inc.; Odenton (MD); Hybrid; USD 92,300 - 166,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness programs

Income protection

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Neier Inc. is looking for a Network Engineer SME to support the Defense Enclave Services (DES) team for DISA at Fort Meade, Maryland. This role is crucial for modernizing and migrating enterprise networks, enhancing user experience, and boosting security and reliability.

The ideal candidate will possess at least 8 years of related experience or equivalent qualifications and have DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification. The work will be on a hybrid basis, supporting a collaborative environment aimed at delivering excellence in network engineering services.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of related experience or substitution may be made for a bachelor's degree.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification by the start date.
• Hands-on experience in enterprise network modernization and migration.

Responsibilities

• Support the DES team delivering network engineering services for DISA on hybrid work.
• Help modernize and migrate enterprise networks for the Defense Enclave Services program.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams in dynamic environments.

Skills

Enterprise network modernization

Troubleshooting skills

Customer-facing engineering

Cloud networking

Network automation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Ansible

Aruba

Azure Cloud

Cisco Firewall Support

Python

Job description

Salary: $92,300 - 166,850 per year

Requirements

• At least 8 years of related experience or additional experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification before the start date (e.g., Security+ CE or equivalent).
• Hands‑on experience in enterprise network modernization and migration.
• Experience supporting large‑scale transformation or integration initiatives.
• Strong background in troubleshooting, deployment, and operational network support.
• Experience in multi‑vendor enterprise environments.
• Customer‑facing engineering and technical coordination experience.
• Ability to support cross‑functional engineering teams in fast‑moving operational settings.
• Experience integrating enterprise networking with cloud‑based infrastructure and services.
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud networking concepts and secure connectivity architectures.
• Experience supporting network segmentation, access control, and identity‑based networking solutions.
• Experience planning and executing enterprise wireless migrations.
• Primary skill area required: Aruba Wireless, Cisco Wireless, Cisco ISE, or Azure Cloud.
• Preferred experience includes Aruba ClearPass, Cisco Catalyst Center (DNAC/CAT‑C) / SD‑Access, SGTs / microsegmentation, Comply to Connect, Azure VNETs, Azure VPN Gateway / ExpressRoute, Azure Firewall / NSGs, hybrid cloud connectivity and routing, cloud network security and segmentation, network automation and scripting, Python, Ansible, Infrastructure‑as‑Code, and multi‑site network deployment and operational support.

Responsibilities

• Support the DES team delivering network engineering services for DISA at Fort Meade on a hybrid work arrangement.
• Help modernize and migrate enterprise networks for the Defense Enclave Services program.
• Contribute to unifying DoD Fourth Estate Defense Agencies and Field Activities onto the modernized DoDNet architecture.
• Assist with improving user experience, strengthening security, and enhancing network reliability.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams in dynamic environments.
• Coordinate technical work with customers and partner organizations.
• Troubleshoot issues, implement solutions, and provide operational support across enterprise network environments.
• Support wireless migration planning and execution.
• Integrate networking solutions with cloud infrastructure and secure hybrid connectivity.
• Support network segmentation, access control, and identity‑based networking initiatives.
• Participate in multi‑vendor enterprise deployment and ongoing operations.

Technologies

• Ansible
• Aruba
• Azure Cloud
• Cisco Firewall Support Network
• Python Security VPN

We are Leidos, an industry and technology leader delivering smarter digital and mission solutions for government and commercial customers. Our Digital Modernization Sector is seeking a Network Engineer SME to join our DES team supporting DISA at Fort Meade, Maryland on a hybrid basis.

The role supports the Defense Enclave Services contract, which is designed to unify Defense Agencies and Field Activities onto a modernized network architecture focused on better user experience, stronger security, and improved reliability.

We offer competitive compensation and a benefits package that includes health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement.