Senior Network Engineer

Fairygodboss; Odenton (MD); On-site; USD 116,350 - 210,325; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

A leading technology and engineering firm is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support the DISA Defense Red Switch Network. This role involves designing, deploying, and maintaining IP network solutions in a high-paced environment. The ideal candidate should have over 12 years of experience, knowledge of Juniper devices, and an active Top Secret/SCI clearance. Competitive pay range from $116,350 to $210,325 is offered, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in network engineering or 10+ years with a Master's degree.
• Experience in remotely configuring networking devices.
• Security clearance: active Top Secret with SCI eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate deployments and maintenance actions for the DISA network.
• Evaluate system network requirements and make recommendations.
• Monitor and support network performance.

Skills

Network Engineering background

Proficiency with Juniper networking devices

Ability to map IP addresses and subnets

Knowledge of IP principles

Education

Bachelor's degree or Master’s degree

Security+

Tools

Juniper Space

Solarwinds NCM

Ansible

Job description

The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos has an opening for a Senior Network Engineer on the DISA Defense Red Switch Network team in support of an enterprise VoIP management system - GSM-O II contract at Fort Meade, MD. The successful candidate will have a Network Engineering background responsible for the design, documentation, test, deployment and maintenance of the IP network solutions within an enterprise environment on a high‑paced, fast‑moving program.

As a Network Engineer, the successful candidate will be a part of a team that interacts with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders, including customers and vendors but primarily with subject matter expert teammates. In this role, the candidate will be a subject matter expert (SME) in all things related to the IP Network technologies, ensuring optimal performance, security, and scalability of WAN and LAN infrastructure across multiple environments (DEV/TEST and Production). The candidate will also provide technical assistance, administer configurations, upgrade software, develop and/or update related documentation, ensure applicable STIGs are applied and documented, conduct and support testing on work performed, recommend enhancements, and troubleshoot and resolve issues associated with the various network components.

This position requires U.S. Citizenship and an active TS/SCI.

Daily Responsibilities

• Work closely with DRSN engineers and site personnel for coordinating deployments and maintenance actions.
• Evaluate system network requirements and make appropriate technical recommendations.
• Proficiency with Juniper networking devices to include establishing remote management connectivity, updating the operating systems, coordinating and performing verification test (BER or “burn‑in” tests) configuring alarm and system profiles, and configuring/testing various layers of the OSI model.
• Assist IA personnel regarding network security and SSP maintenance. Ensure that the network configuration meets all IA requirements.
• Perform installation test and acceptance (IT&A) of network components both directly through the various GUI/CLI or interface systems, by directing and/or facilitating remote testing with on‑site field engineering support.
• Monitor network performance.
• Support deployments as required.
• Expert Knowledge of IP principles

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of overall related experience or Master with 10+ years. Specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience in remotely configuring networking or transport devices.
• Ability to map IP addresses and subnets for networking devices or ability to establish in‑band/out of band management connections on transport devices.
• Ability to interpret network topology diagrams and proposed device configuration changes.
• Knowledge of configuring, deploying and supporting HAIPE/NSA Type 1 Encryption devices (GD KG175/ViaSat KGs/Airbus EctoCrypt Black) – With element managers such as GemOne, viaSAT VINE, and Chimera.
• Knowledge configuring network devices with element managers such as Juniper Space, Security Director, Juniper Routing Director, Solarwinds NCM.
• Security+
• Must possess an active Top Secret with SCI eligibility clearance.
• Must possess current DoD 8570 certification at IAT level II, Security+ ce.
• Proficiency with Juniper IOS or other IP/transport specific management tools (EMS) and general practices.
• Basic Linux Administration or command line interface (CLI) and scripting skills.
• Network Device configuration management skills through tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, or Terraform.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing configurations with Juniper space, Routing Director, or Security Director.
• Expertise in IP technologies, i.e. Networking architectures and methodologies and Voice Services.
• Proficiency in at least two or more of the following devices: SONUS SBC, Juniper MX5 routers, Juniper SRX firewalls, Juniper EX switches, SONUS SBCs, KG175, KG250, Ectocrypt Black.
• Proficiency in at least one of the following tools: SolarWinds or Junos Space.
• JNCIA or JNCIP.
• Proficiency with RADIUS, SNMP, and NTP protocols.
• General knowledge of TLS and PKI.

GSMO

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Original Posting

February 24, 2026

Pay Range

Pay Range $116,350.00 - $210,325.00

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.

About Leidos

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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. 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. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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