Senior Network Engineer

Leidos; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 92,300 - 166,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement

Job summary

A defense technology company is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to enhance IT efficiency and security for the Defense Threat Reduction Agency. Responsibilities include designing network infrastructure, managing security protocols, and mentoring junior engineers. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree, relevant certifications, and active Top Secret clearance. The position offers competitive pay and benefits, focused on supporting critical defense initiatives.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• 8-12 years of relevant experience (or 6-10 years with a Master's degree).
• Current DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification required.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain network infrastructure to support enterprise systems.
• Configure and optimize network devices for secure connectivity.
• Lead network engineering projects and upgrades.

Skills

Network infrastructure design

Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)

Network security (NGFW, IDS/IPS)

Experience with Cisco hardware

Unified Communications

Technical documentation

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Cisco Call Manager (CUCM)

TACLANE high-assurance cryptographic encryptors

Ansible (for network automation)

Job description

Job Description

Leidos is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Network Engineer to support the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) on the Integrated Information Technology Support Services (I3TS) contract. This contract is a critical initiative to modernize and operate DTRA's enterprise IT systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing IT efficiency, security, and mission effectiveness by designing, implementing, and maintaining a resilient and secure network infrastructure. This role will be instrumental in supporting the agency's mission to counter and prevent emerging global threats.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain robust network infrastructure to support enterprise systems and data pipelines.
• Configure and optimize network hardware including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN solutions to ensure secure and reliable connectivity.
• Manage and support Unified Communications, including Cisco Call Manager (CUCM), to ensure seamless voice and video collaboration.
• Lead complex network engineering projects, including system upgrades, migrations, and new deployments.
• Implement and manage network access control (NAC) using Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), including device profiling, posture assessment, and policy enforcement to support a Zero Trust architecture.
• Monitor network performance, troubleshoot latency and bandwidth issues, and implement changes to improve stability and throughput.
• Implement and manage routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF.
• Configure and maintain TACLANE high‑assurance cryptographic encryptors, including the implementation of Agile VLAN for Layer 2 security.
• Troubleshoot and support portable, deployable "fly‑away kits" for remote and tactical communications needs.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation, including detailed network diagrams, system engineering plans, and technical standards.
• Ensure the network design complies with all security policies, supports scalability, and aligns with operational and mission requirements, including the implementation of Zero Trust principles.
• Collaborate with government partners, engineers, and other stakeholders to translate operational and strategic requirements into scalable, production‑ready solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior network engineers, providing technical oversight and sharing knowledge.

Basic Qualifications

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical/Network Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline with 8-12 years of relevant experience, OR a Master’s degree with 6-10 years of relevant experience.
• Current DoD 8570/8140 baseline certification (Security+ and CCNA).
• Proven experience in engineering and sustaining enterprise network infrastructure in DoD or other federal environments.
• Hands‑on experience with routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF), network security (NGFW, IDS/IPS), and load balancing.
• Experience with configuring routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and VPN solutions from vendors like Cisco and Palo Alto.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced networking certifications such as Cisco CCNP or CCIE.
• Experience with high‑assurance cryptographic devices, specifically TACLANE (KG‑175).
• Experience with Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM).
• Experience with network automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Ansible.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust network segmentation and micro‑segmentation.
• Experience supporting large‑scale enterprise data, analytics, or platform services in secure environments.
• Experience with Remedy or ServiceNow ticketing systems.
• Familiarity with TACLANE management (e.g., GemOne, CHIMERA, VINE).
• Experience with Cisco Nexus switching platforms and expertise in software‑defined networking (SDN) solutions, particularly Cisco ACI, for data center automation and micro‑segmentation.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $92,300.00 - $166,850.00
• Competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave, and Retirement.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.