Senior Network Engineer — DoD Core & Data Center Expert

Leidos

Camp Springs (MD)

On-site

USD 108,000 - 195,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Leidos is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to support enterprise-grade network infrastructure on the AFNCR ITS program at Joint Base Andrews and JBAB. You will oversee end-to-end administration, deployment, security, and reliability of classified and unclassified core network gear, including HAIPEs, data center routing/switching, and boundary controls.

The ideal candidate has Cisco enterprise/data center expertise, STIG compliance experience, network telemetry skills, and

Qualifications

BS degree with 8+ years of relevant experience or MS with 6+ years; equivalent experience considered.
Active DoD Secret clearance required.
DoD 8140 IAT Level II or III baseline certs: CCNA or CCNP Enterprise.
Experience configuring Cisco Catalyst/Nexus switches/routers.
Experience administering Cisco Catalyst Center, Cisco ISE, and F5 BIG-IP.
Hands-on with TACLANE/HAIPE hardware and related crypto equipment.

Responsibilities

Deploy and maintain high-availability data center routing and switching hardware.
Administer centralized network management platforms (DNAC, ISE).
Manage F5 LTM/GTM for load balancing across tiers.
Harden network elements per DISA STIGs and DoD directives.
Lead incident resolution with defense stakeholders and perform DR readiness tasks.
Participate in on-call rotation and change governance.