Senior Defense Network Solutions Engineer

Leidos; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 131,000 - 237,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Senior Network Solutions Engineer to support DISA-related capabilities from Fort Meade, MD. The role requires SME-level expertise to ensure secure, reliable, and uninterrupted network operations for DoD IP services.

You will collaborate with program leadership, define architecture, produce documentation, and brief updates to technical and leadership audiences. A BS in engineering and 12–15 years of experience (or MS with 10–13) are expected, plus US Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires BS in Engineering (or related discipline) and 12–15 years of experience, or Masters with 10–13 years of experience.
• Experience with network systems engineering methodologies
• Experience with architecture diagrams
• Experience performing requirements analysis
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong customer relation skills
• Clearance: US Secret clearance required

Responsibilities

• Define program-level architecture and engineering needs with the program leadership team.
• Apply system knowledge to design new capabilities and enhancements to the operational baseline.
• Advise the program engineering team on network optimization opportunities and provide design recommendations.
• Define system requirements for new capabilities.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure documentation, including network diagrams and system architecture records.
• Prepare and brief technical and programmatic updates on integration, progress, and status.
• Produce reports, materials, and meeting support for technical and leadership audiences.
• Maintain authorized-user records, system configurations, and related operational documentation.
• Generate routine configuration management reports for government oversight and decision-making.
• Evaluate and test current and emerging technologies for integration into the network.
• Create/update end user documentation.

Skills

Network engineering methodologies

Architecture diagrams

Requirements analysis

Self-starter / independent worker

Written and verbal communication

Customer relations

Security clearance (US Secret)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Senior Network Solutions Engineer to support DISA-related capabilities from Fort Meade, MD. The role requires SME-level expertise to ensure secure, reliable, and uninterrupted network operations for DoD IP services.

You will collaborate with program leadership, define architecture, produce documentation, and brief updates to technical and leadership audiences. A BS in engineering and 12–15 years of experience (or MS with 10–13) are expected, plus US Secret clearance.