Transport Network Engineer: Patch Testing & STIG Lab Lead

Via Logic LLC; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Network Engineer to execute patch testing, STIG compliance assessments, and lab validation for assigned network infrastructure domains. You will work with minimal oversight to ensure thorough testing and actionable recommendations within a 72-hour SLA.

Candidate must be a U.S. citizen with an active Secret clearance and hands-on experience with F5, Cisco, or Palo Alto devices. You will mentor junior engineers and maintain lab readiness across multiple solution types.

Qualifications

• Requires B.S. Degree and 2-4 years network engineering experience (routing, switching, load balancing, firewalls); years of experience can be in lieu of degree.
• Hands-on experience with F5, Cisco, Palo Alto, or similar platforms.
• STIG compliance and vulnerability management experience.
• CCNA, Security+, or equivalent certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Execute patch testing in lab environments (standalone, HA, stacks).
• Perform quarterly STIG compliance scans and assessments.
• Build and maintain lab environments (virtual and hardware).
• Document test results and provide deployment recommendations.
• Troubleshoot patch failures and coordinate with vendors.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineer on testing activities.
• Maintain subject matter expertise on 10-15 solution types.
• Test 80-100 patches/year in assigned domain (30-35% of team workload).
• Complete 50-60 STIG assessments/year.
• Maintain lab availability and readiness for assigned solution types.
• Accurate patch recommendations - minimize false positives/negatives.
• Knowledge transfer through documentation and mentorship.

Skills

Network engineering

Troubleshooting

Root cause analysis

Mentorship

Education

B.S. Degree

Tools

F5

Cisco

Palo Alto

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Network Engineer to execute patch testing, STIG compliance assessments, and lab validation for assigned network infrastructure domains. You will work with minimal oversight to ensure thorough testing and actionable recommendations within a 72-hour SLA.

Candidate must be a U.S. citizen with an active Secret clearance and hands-on experience with F5, Cisco, or Palo Alto devices. You will mentor junior engineers and maintain lab readiness across multiple solution types.