Top-Secret DoD Network Systems Engineer

United One Communications, LLC.; Odenton, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is hiring a Network Systems Engineer to support DISA network operations and engineering sustainment for a mission-critical IP messaging and transport network. You will develop lifecycle engineering, provide secure configuration baselines, and support incident management and RCA activities.

Role requires Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, Security+ or equivalent, and 4+ years in network engineering with strong Cisco routing/switching experience. Travel up to 10% is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires DoD Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Security+ or DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification within a defined timeframe.
• 4+ years engineering and troubleshooting networks including MPLS, VPNs, BGP/OSPF/IS-IS, VLANs, Spanning Tree.
• Strong IP addressing knowledge and ability to produce technical documentation.
• Experience with Cisco routing/switching and firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Perform network integration, testing, security engineering, and configuration support.
• Collaborate with network architects to define STIG-compliant baselines and compliance tracking.
• Lead SOP/TP development and support CSI and performance tuning.
• Create and maintain Engineering Implementation Plans (EIP).
• Engage in incident management escalation and RCA activities.
• Bridge operations and engineering readiness for new solutions in production.
• Travel and work on-site up to 10% (OCONUS possible).

Skills

DoD clearance

Security+

Routing & Switching

Cisco devices

VPNs

Firewall

ISPs & IP networks

STIGs & security baselines

Technical docs

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Cisco

Firewall devices

VPN equipment

Job description

Leidos is hiring a Network Systems Engineer to support DISA network operations and engineering sustainment for a mission-critical IP messaging and transport network. You will develop lifecycle engineering, provide secure configuration baselines, and support incident management and RCA activities.

Role requires Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, Security+ or equivalent, and 4+ years in network engineering with strong Cisco routing/switching experience. Travel up to 10% is expected.