Staff Network Engineer

Via Logic LLC; Odenton (MD); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Staff Network Engineer to join a dynamic team focused on digital modernization for critical defense programs. This role involves designing and operating complex network solutions, leveraging cutting-edge technologies like Azure Cloud and automation tools. You will play a key role in enhancing network performance and security while collaborating with a multifunctional team. If you are passionate about network engineering and eager to make a significant impact in the defense sector, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in network engineering with a Bachelor's degree.
• Strong understanding of TCP/UDP, IPSec, VPN, and routing protocols.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain LAN/WAN using Infrastructure as Code.
• Automate network changes across various platforms and Azure Cloud.

Skills

Software Defined Networking

LAN/WAN Design

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Network Security

Automation (Ansible)

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Ansible

Azure Functions

Atlassian Suite (Jira, Confluence)

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Staff Network Engineer to join our Defense Enclave Services (DES) team, who will support an extensive digital modernization program critical to Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and Department of Defense (DoD) Fourth Estate Agencies. The Staff Network Engineer will develop, configure, and deploy network services within the Azure Cloud and data centers to fulfill end user requirements.

This position is location in Fort Meade, MD working in the DISA location with the option to remote work up to 50% of the time.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Design, maintain, and operate Wireless and Local Area Networks (LANs/WLAN) and Wide Area Networks (WANs), using Infrastructure as Code and Ansible Automation Platform
• Automate network changes on across various vendor platforms and Azure Cloud
• Assist multifunctional team to help optimize and visualize network operations
• Conduct data captures to obtain network performance information
• Provide inputs to the design of the enterprise’s network and mission architecture
• Evaluate network architectures across platforms to ensure alignment to cloud and network modernization strategies, capabilities and requirement sets
• Actively identify opportunities for improvement, including innovations aimed at improving the user experience, improving efficiencies, and lowering sustainment costs
• Enforce security best practices and guidelines, leveraging knowledge of security policies, network security, and data security

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and 8-12 years of prior relevant experience or Master’s degree with 6-10 years of prior relevant experience. Specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Experience designing, deploying, and operating software defined networking solutions
• Strong understanding of networking in the areas of LAN, WAN, TCP/UDP, IPSec, VPN, proxies, routing (L2/L3), firewalls and software defined networking
• Experience implementing dual-stack networking to use both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses simultaneously
• Experience developing and deploying Infrastructure as Code (IaC), utilizing continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools, and leveraging automation platforms such as Ansible or Azure Functions
• Understanding of Federal Government application, server, and network security requirements such as NIST, FedRAMP, and FISMA
• Ability to work effectively within a distributed technical team, aided by strong written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with the Atlassian suite, including Jira and Confluence
• Current IAT Level II (or higher) Certification such as Security + CE or CISSP
• Currently posses an active U.S. DoD Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Cisco Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent
• Working experience installing, configuring, and managing Infoblox DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM)

Original Posting:
April 29, 2025
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 $89,700.00 - $162,150.00

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.