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Description

Leidos is searching for an experienced and fully cleared Network Engineer to join our team in Chantilly, VA.

The team is made-up of highly technical and motivated individuals. The engineer for this role will assist in troubleshooting complex problems and implementing cutting-edge solutions. As such, this individual must be an excellent problem solver and work well in a collaborative team environment. Candidate must have proven hands-on experience working as a network engineer. OCONUS experience is highly desired.

50% travel to OCONUS location.

The program is made up of CONUS and OCONUS teams who regularly interact across varying time zones. As a result, the candidate must have excellent communication skills and be flexible with regards to teamwork and tasking. A demonstrated ability to perform in cross-functional teams to achieve results in a timely manner is desired.

Primary Responsibilities:

+ Install, configure, and troubleshoot network appliances (routers, switches, and firewalls)

+ Monitor entire network infrastructure (LAN & WAN) and provide regular reporting

+ Collaborate closely with the Chief Engineer to ensure network optimization and the completion of other tasks

+ Ensure network uptime, performance, and security

+ Document and enforce network standards

+ Manage and maintain IP addressing schema

+ Travel OCONUS as needed

+ Maintain network lab in Chantilly, VA

REQUIRED Skills, Experience, and Education:

+ Bachelors and a minimum of 12 year experience OR Masters and a minimum of 10 years of experience OR minimum of 16 years of experience in lieu of degree

+ **Must possess an active and in-scope TS/SCI With Poly to be considered**

+ Active/current basic CCNA certification

+ Solid understanding of OSI or TCP/IP model

+ Hands-on experience with network monitoring, network diagnostics, and network analytics tools

+ Experience configuring/troubleshooting Cisco appliances

+ Experience configuring/troubleshooting routing and switching, including routing protocols

+ Experience writing scripts for Cisco switches, routers, and firewalls

+ Ability to work well individually, as well as within a team environment, and always maintain professional behavior with all stakeholders.

+ Ability to lift 50 lbs. and climb 30 ft.

Desired Qualifications:

+ CCNA/CCNP Security certification

+ Experience working with Cisco ASA/Firepower and Juniper SRX appliances

+ Experience implementing and troubleshooting IPSec VPN tunnels

+ Deep understanding of networking protocols, i.e., IPSEC, EIGRP, OSPF, QoS

+ Experience installing and troubleshooting iDirect VSATs

+ Experience using Solarwinds Performance Monitor and Configuration Manager

+ Experience implementing and troubleshooting AWS

+ Experience implementing and troubleshooting VoIP & PBX systems

+ Experience implementing and troubleshooting Asterisk

At Leidos, we don’t want someone who "fits the mold"—we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

Original Posting:

September 11, 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 $112,450.00 - $203,275.00

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.

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 .

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected] .

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/#/) .

Commitment to Non-Descrimination

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.

REQNUMBER: R-00166588

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.