Senior Network Engineer - Zero Trust & DoD Enterprise

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

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.