Remote Network Engineer - Patch Testing & STIG Validation

Leidos; San Diego (CA); 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 domains. The role requires working independently with minimal oversight to meet a 72-hour SLA.

You will build and maintain lab environments, document test results, and provide deployment recommendations while mentoring junior engineers and maintaining SME knowledge across multiple solution types.

Qualifications

• Requires B.S. Degree and 2-4 years network engineering experience (routing, switching, load balancing, firewalls).
• U.S. Citizen with an active Secret clearance 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 required.

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.
• 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

Routing

Switching

Load balancing

Firewalls

STIG compliance

Vulnerability management

CCNA

Security+

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

F5

Cisco

Palo Alto

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Network Engineer to execute patch testing, STIG compliance assessments, and lab validation for assigned network infrastructure domains. The role requires working independently with minimal oversight to meet a 72-hour SLA.

You will build and maintain lab environments, document test results, and provide deployment recommendations while mentoring junior engineers and maintaining SME knowledge across multiple solution types.