Remote Network Engineer: Patch Testing & STIG Lab

Leidos Inc; Jacksonville (FL); 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 our network infrastructure domain. You will work independently with minimal oversight to ensure thorough testing and timely recommendations supporting a 72-hour SLA.

In this role you will build and maintain lab environments, document results, troubleshoot issues, and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate brings 2–4 years of experience, hands-on routing, switching, and

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S. degree and 2–4 years of network engineering experience (routing, switching, load balancing, firewalls).
• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active Secret clearance.
• Hands-on experience with F5, Cisco, and Palo Alto or similar platforms.
• STIG compliance and vulnerability-management experience; strong troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Execute 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.
• Mentor junior engineers on testing activities.
• Maintain SME knowledge on 10–15 solution types.
• Test 80–100 patches per year and complete 50–60 STIG assessments per year.
• Maintain lab readiness for assigned solution types.
• Deliver accurate patch recommendations with minimal false positives/negatives.

Skills

Network engineering

Troubleshooting

Mentorship

Education

B.S. Degree

Tools

F5

Cisco

Palo Alto

Job description

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

In this role you will build and maintain lab environments, document results, troubleshoot issues, and mentor junior engineers. The ideal candidate brings 2–4 years of experience, hands-on routing, switching, and