Senior Network Engineer

Leidos LLC; Fort Belvoir (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and sustain enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure for a fast-paced DoD environment in Fort Belvoir, VA or Albuquerque, NM. The role focuses on Cisco routing and switching, Palo Alto firewalls, and secure network solutions supporting classified operations.

You will work independently and with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, resilient networks, participate in RMF/STIG compliance, and ensure high availability through proactive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years of relevant network engineering experience.
• Active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+, CySA+, or equivalent).
• Active CCNA certification.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Extensive experience designing and supporting enterprise Cisco networks.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, IPv4/IPv6, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, NAT, VLANs, QoS, OSPF, MPLS, and SASE.
• Hands-on experience with Palo Alto firewalls and GlobalProtect.
• Experience with VPN technologies (remote-access/site-to-site).
• Experience in fast-paced DoD environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, configure, and maintain enterprise LAN and WAN.
• Engineer and support Cisco routing and switching environments.
• Configure and optimize routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, VLANs, STP, HSRP/VRRP).
• Support MPLS, VPN, and Internet-based WAN transport.
• Maintain Palo Alto firewalls and GlobalProtect VPNs.
• Monitor network health and fix bottlenecks.
• Develop network diagrams and standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity to meet RMF and STIGs.
• Assist in maintenance, incident response, and troubleshooting.

Skills

Cisco networking

Palo Alto firewalls

Network troubleshooting

VPN technologies

BGP

OSPF

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related discipline

Tools

Palo Alto GlobalProtect

Palo Alto firewalls

SolarWinds

PRTG

Versa SD-WAN

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support the design, implementation, modernization, and sustainment of enterprise network infrastructure within a fast-paced Department of Defense (DoD) environment in Fort Belvoir, VA or Albuquerque, New Mexico. The successful candidate will provide engineering expertise for mission-critical Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN), and secure network infrastructure supporting classified and enterprise operations. The ideal candidate is an experienced network engineer with extensive knowledge of Cisco networking technologies, Palo Alto Networks security solutions, and enterprise routing and switching. This individual will work independently and collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver secure, resilient, and scalable network solutions that support evolving customer mission requirements.

Clearance: Active TS/SCI clearance at time of hire.

Primary Responsibilities

• Design, implement, configure, and maintain enterprise LAN and WAN infrastructure.
• Engineer and support Cisco routing and switching environments for mission-critical networks.
• Configure, troubleshoot, and optimize enterprise routing and switching technologies, including:
  • OSPF
  • BGP
  • VLANs
  • Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
  • HSRP/VRRP
• Support WAN connectivity utilizing MPLS, VPN, and Internet-based transport technologies.
• Configure, administer, and maintain Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls.
• Design, implement, and support secure Palo Alto GlobalProtect remote access and site-to-site VPN solutions.
• Monitor network health, analyze performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions.
• Perform advanced Layer 1–7 network troubleshooting using industry-standard diagnostic tools.
• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, implementation plans, network diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
• Participate in technology refreshes, network modernization efforts, and infrastructure upgrades.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity personnel to ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity policies, RMF requirements, and applicable STIGs.
• Support scheduled maintenance activities, incident response, and operational troubleshooting in a high-availability environment.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related discipline with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification (Security+, CySA+, or equivalent).
• Active Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
• Active TS/SCI clearance at time of hire.
• Extensive experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise Cisco network infrastructure.
• Strong working knowledge of:
  • TCP/IP
  • IPv4/IPv6
  • DDI (DNS / DHCP / IPAM)
  • NAT
  • VLANs
  • Copper and fiber optic cabling standards
  • Quality of Service (QoS)
  • OSPF
  • MPLS
  • Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) technologies
• Hands‑on experience configuring and administering Palo Alto Networks next-generation firewalls, including security policies, NAT, threat prevention, and GlobalProtect.
• Experience implementing and supporting secure remote‑access and site‑to‑site VPN technologies.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting enterprise LAN and WAN environments.
• Experience supporting networking solutions within a fast‑paced Department of Defense enterprise.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and as part of a technical team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certification.
• Experience with Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and advanced Software-Defined WAN (SD-WAN) architectures.
• Experience deploying and supporting Versa Networks or similar SD‑WAN solutions.
• Experience with network automation using Python, Ansible, and Infrastructure-as-Code (IAC) technologies.
• Familiarity with Network Access Control and Comply‑to‑Connect technologies such as Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and IEEE 802.1X authentication.
• Experience with enterprise network monitoring platforms such as SolarWinds or PRTG.
• Experience supporting hybrid cloud networking in Microsoft Azure and/or AWS environments.
• Knowledge of DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and Zero Trust networking principles including SD-WAN, micro- and macro-segmentation, and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA).
• Familiarity with break-and-inspect, reverse-web-proxy, and other application-based firewall features.
• Experience reviewing packet capture data for troubleshooting and packet analysis.
• Experience supporting on‑prem virtualization platforms such as vSphere.

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Original Posting: July 28, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.

• competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

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Commitment and Diversity

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.