Secret-Cleared Network Engineer - Patch & Vuln Lead

Leidos Inc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Network Engineer to lead vulnerability management and STIG compliance for NMCI network infrastructure. Provide technical leadership, ensure 72-hour SLA compliance across 40+ solution types, and drive audit readiness.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with vendors, and report metrics to senior leadership while maintaining DoD/Navy compliance and security posture.

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S. degree; 8–12 years in network security and vulnerability management.
• U.S. Citizen with an active Secret clearance.
• Expert knowledge of F5, Cisco, firewalls, and enterprise network infrastructure.
• DoD STIG compliance and audit experience.
• Strong vendor relationship and escalation management skills.
• CISSP, CCNP, or equivalent certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own vulnerability management program strategy and execution.
• Approve/reject patch deployments based on lab validation results.
• Lead quarterly STIG compliance assessments and audit preparation.
• Engage vendors at executive/technical levels for escalations.
• Mentor and develop mid-level and junior engineers.
• Report program status, risks, and metrics to senior leadership.
• Lead emergency response to zero-day vulnerabilities and critical patches.
• 72-hour patch SLA compliance (greater than 90%).
• 100% completion of quarterly STIG assessments (160/year).
• Quality of patch approvals - accountable for production impact.
• Team performance, development, and retention.
• DoD/Navy audit readiness and compliance.

Skills

Vulnerability management

Network security

DoD/STIG compliance

Leadership

Vendor management

Incident response

Education

B.S. Degree

Tools

F5

Cisco firewall

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Network Engineer to lead vulnerability management and STIG compliance for NMCI network infrastructure. Provide technical leadership, ensure 72-hour SLA compliance across 40+ solution types, and drive audit readiness.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate with vendors, and report metrics to senior leadership while maintaining DoD/Navy compliance and security posture.