Remote Network Engineer: Zero-Trust & LAN/Wi‑Fi Lead

Leidos Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 92,300 - 166,850; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Network Engineer to support a program for the ESA-V for the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) in the District of Columbia. The role covers planning, designing, and evaluating network components, including LAN, Wi‑Fi, Zscaler clients, and zero-trust policies.

You will monitor, upgrade, and secure the network while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will have 6–12 years of relevant experience in networks and

Qualifications

• 6+ years in configuring and maintaining Zero Trust environments.
• Experience with LAN, Wi‑Fi, and wired networks.
• Familiarity with Zscaler services (ZIA, ZPA, ZDX) and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage LAN and Wi‑Fi, including configuration, optimization, and troubleshooting.
• Maintain and upgrade network infrastructure and zero trust posture.
• Configure monitoring tools and analyze alternatives for current environment.
• Develop network topology diagrams and related documentation.
• Provide weekly status updates and coordinate with customer and team.

Skills

Zscaler

DataDog

Ubiquiti

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

8–12 years of relevant experience or MS with 6–10 years

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Network Engineer to support a program for the ESA-V for the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board (FRTIB) in the District of Columbia. The role covers planning, designing, and evaluating network components, including LAN, Wi‑Fi, Zscaler clients, and zero-trust policies.

You will monitor, upgrade, and secure the network while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders. The successful candidate will have 6–12 years of relevant experience in networks and