Leidos's Digital Sector has an opening for an Integration Engineer in Lorton, VA.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has a continuing requirement for Homeland Enterprise IT Secure Services and Support (HEITS) for the continued operations and maintenance and evolution of the Homeland Secure Data Network (HSDN) and the Classified Local Area Network (C-LAN). The candidate will perform as an Integration Engineer for the Deployment team.
Primary Responsibilities
Supporting the HEITS management team, the selected individual will be responsible for providing services for the design of new sites, IT renovations, cabling, server room space, desktop PC deployments, printers, faxes, phone(s); copiers; data storage, shared drives, and general-purpose applications on HSDN and C-LAN.
Travel to sites nationwide, installing and troubleshooting hardware/software (routers, switches, workstations, printers, UPS units and more).
Ability to install, terminate, test and troubleshoot copper cabling (CAT 5e and CAT 6) and troubleshoot fiber cabling.
Program and configure various devices such as; Cisco and Juniper routers & switches, Dell workstations (thick and thin client workstations), and other pieces of equipment to be deployed at sites.
Conduct site surveys, if necessary, and document them in each Site Deployment Package.
Draft clear and detailed documentation describing facility and network installation plan (including room diagrams, floor plans, physical security information, facility power information, network information and other site related data).
Execute the execution activities in Site Deployment Packages upon Government approval.
Ensure that work on all approved MAC and new site requests comply with the DHS network and enterprise architecture, DHS policy and guidance documents, and with all security requirements.
When appropriate, decommission system equipment for DHS sites that directly support the HEITS program.
Provide Tier 3 customer support on deployed equipment.
Basic Qualifications
Active Top Secret government security clearance.
Requires a BS and 4 years of prior relevant experience or a Masters with 2 years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted in in lieu of a degree.
Experience with desktop support, network support, network equipment, cabling and wiring.
Experience in network management and local area network design and implementation.
Knowledge in handling classified materials and information
Ability to work in a dynamic and demanding work environment.
Ability to brief staff members to contribute solutions to decisions.
Work cooperatively as a team member and provide recommendations to DHS building effective customer relationships.
Ability to work independently with minimal or no oversight.
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Strong customer relationship management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
Active DHS Entry on Duty (EOD) clearance
Prior DHS experience
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Original Posting:July 14, 2026For 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.
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.
Skills Required
- Active Top Secret government security clearance
- BS with 4 years relevant experience or MS with 2 years (additional experience may substitute for degree)
- Experience with desktop support, network support, network equipment, cabling and wiring
- Experience in network management and local area network design and implementation
- Ability to install, terminate, test and troubleshoot copper cabling (CAT5e, CAT6) and troubleshoot fiber cabling
- Ability to program and configure Cisco and Juniper routers and switches
- Experience installing and troubleshooting hardware including routers, switches, workstations, printers, UPS units
- Knowledge in handling classified materials and information
- Ability to conduct site surveys and draft detailed Site Deployment Package documentation (room diagrams, floor plans, power, network info)
- Ability to execute deployment activities in compliance with DHS network and enterprise architecture and security requirements
- Provide Tier 3 customer support on deployed equipment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to brief staff and contribute solutions to decisions
- Ability to work cooperatively as a team member and independently with minimal oversight
- Strong customer relationship management skills
- Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility
- Active DHS Entry on Duty (EOD) clearance
- Prior DHS experience
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
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