Primary Responsibilities.
- Serve as the subject matter expert in the areas of network engineering design, testing, and deployment.
- Engineer, design, test, and implement an enterprise network infrastructure and technologies
- Responsible for maintaining the design and integrity of CISA Wide Area Network (WAN), Local Area Network (LAN), Enterprise Network Tools, Domain Name Servers (DNS), Wireless, and Cloud environments.
- Provide expert technical assistance to team members and Government with high-level system and networking requests and solution identification
Basic Qualifications.
- Active Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in network engineering and design.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, or information systems. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, an additional 10 years' experience in IT architecture and engineering for a total of 15 years of experience.
- Experience installing, configuring, and managing software defined network, identity and access management, mobility, imaging, collaboration capabilities, cloud hosting, and communication services and solutions.
- Experience engineering, designing, testing, and implementing secure and reliable network connectivity to cloud services (e.g., commercial cloud services providers (CSPs), private cloud, and hybrid cloud).
- Strong communication skills with excellent verbal and written skills.
Preferred Qualifications.
- Experience supporting DHS, CISA, or another highly classified Federal environment.
- Experience with DHS Enterprise Architecture policies, standards, and procedures.
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Original Posting:August 25, 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 clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information eligibility
- At least 10 years of experience in network engineering and design
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or information systems, or an additional 10 years of experience for a total of 15 years
- Experience installing, configuring, and managing software-defined networking, identity and access management, mobility, imaging, collaboration, cloud hosting, and communications solutions
- Experience engineering, designing, testing, and implementing secure and reliable network connectivity to commercial, private, and hybrid cloud services
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience supporting DHS, CISA, or another highly classified federal environment
- Experience with DHS Enterprise Architecture policies, standards, and procedures
Leidos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Leidos and has not been reviewed or approved by Leidos.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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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.
Leidos Insights
What We Do
We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.
