Senior Network Architect: Routing, Switching & Strategy

Leidos; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 116,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Principal Network Engineer to serve as the senior authority for routing and switching across the enterprise. You will drive architecture standards and design for core, distribution, access, WAN edge, and data center interconnects.

The role requires deep TCP/IP knowledge, DoD clearance, and a track record of modernizing large networks with a focus on security, scalability, and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience with 12+ years of relevant work, or a Master's with 10+ years.
• Expert-level hands-on experience designing and troubleshooting enterprise routing and switching infrastructure.
• Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VLANs, QoS, and high-availability design.

Responsibilities

• Own the enterprise routing and switching architecture across core, distribution, access, WAN edge, and data center interconnects.
• Define routing policy standards (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) and Layer 2/HA design including VRFs, VLANs, and redundancy.
• Lead network modernization efforts and coordinate with cyber, operations, and project management teams.
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to engineers; drive architecture, risk mitigation, and operational transition.

Skills

Network engineering

Routing & switching

BGP/OSPF/EIGRP

DoD clearance

TCP/IP

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Master's degree

Tools

Visio

PowerPoint

Cameo

Design tools

Job description

Leidos seeks a Principal Network Engineer to serve as the senior authority for routing and switching across the enterprise. You will drive architecture standards and design for core, distribution, access, WAN edge, and data center interconnects.

The role requires deep TCP/IP knowledge, DoD clearance, and a track record of modernizing large networks with a focus on security, scalability, and performance.