Sr. Core Network Engineer

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

Job summary

Leidos has an opening for Sr. CORE Network Engineer to support our government customers' global enterprise networks.

Network Architecture provides solutions for modernizing the network components while supporting service delivery for customer requirements in a mission-focused operational enterprise. The candidate must have hands-on router engineering and/or operation experience, and hold TS/SCI with Poly clearance, with expectations to develop MPLS WAN services, perform lab testing, and

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Poly clearance required.
• 16 years of experience combining work history and education.
• DoD 8140 IAT Level 2 compliance.
• Experience with MPLS WAN architecture and lab testing.
• Ability to perform Tier-4 production support when needed.

Responsibilities

• Own the MPLS WAN architecture end-to-end.
• Develop MPLS WAN services solutions.
• Perform lab equipment evaluation, integration, and testing.
• Assist with the security accreditation process.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation.
• Support Tier-4 production troubleshooting and proactive network analysis.

Skills

MPLS WAN Architecture

Hands-on router engineering

Tier-4 production support

Job description

Description

Leidos has an opening for Sr. CORE Network Engineer to support our government customers' global enterprise networks. Network Architecture provides solutions for modernizing the network components while supporting service delivery for customer requirements in a mission-focused operational enterprise. Additionally, the candidate must have experience with hands-on router engineering and/or operation.

• Responsibility for the Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Wide Area Network (WAN) overall architecture
• Developing MPLS WAN services solution
• Performing lab equipment evaluation, integration, and testing
• Assisting with the security accreditation process
• Developing and maintaining relevant technical documentation.
• On as-needed basis, the engineer will also be responsible for supporting Tier-4 production troubleshooting and developing pro-active network analysis solution for the operations team.

Basic Requirements

• Required Clearance: TS/SCI with Poly
• Candidate must have 16 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 8 years, master's and 10 years, bachelor's and 12 years, associates and 14 years or HS diploma and 16 years.
• Must be compliant with DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.

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Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

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.

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.

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.