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Join Our Elite Team as a Network Engineers!
Location: Orlando, FL (no telework) and must be willing and able to work onsite.
Security Clearance: active and current Secret with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be matched to a candidate’s experience.
The Decision Advantage Business Area at Leidos currently has openings for Network Engineers to work in our Orlando, FL office. This is an exciting opportunity to get your career started by supporting the critical United States Air Force (USAF) Network Program.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining a Juniper SSR SD-WAN implementation, work with stakeholders to bring new capabilities onto the network, and create service-based routing to allow for network optimization.
Primary Responsibilities
Provide Network Engineering support to include planning, designing, and evaluating specific network architecture.
Support the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Juniper network hardware and software. Develop and manage policies and profiles to optimize application delivery and security. W
Work with Tier 2 Managers to establish regular monitoring of network devices to ensure optimal performance.
Under the guidance of Cyber Team members, conduct regular security assessments and implement necessary updates and patches.
Work closely with network engineers, system administrators, and application developers to ensure seamless integration of network solutions.
Support Classified IT infrastructure.
Provide technical expertise to resolve networking events, as well as update and configure equipment while maintaining a configuration management process throughout the systems life cycle.
Basic Qualifications
BS in a relevant technical discipline with 2-8 years of overall related experience, or MS in a relevant technical discipline. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree.
Current and Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
Knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and security practices.
Strong written and verbal communications skills.
Strong desire for continual learning and skills development.
Preferred Qualifications
Juniper Certified or Cisco Certified.
RedHat support experience.
SD-WAN experience.
Experience with, or knowledge of SAFe Agile implementation.
Experience with large weapons systems and command and control platforms across the DoD portfolio.
Experience with, or knowledge of Cloud and Edge Computing and Networks
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Original Posting:July 8, 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
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical discipline with 2-8 years related experience, or MS in a relevant technical discipline (additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree).
- Current and active Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI.
- Knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and security practices.
- Experience supporting installation, configuration, and maintenance of Juniper network hardware and software.
- Ability to work onsite in Orlando, FL (no telework).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong desire for continual learning and skills development.
- Juniper Certified or Cisco Certified.
- RedHat support experience.
- SD-WAN experience.
- Experience with or knowledge of SAFe Agile implementation.
- Experience with large weapons systems and command and control platforms across the DoD portfolio.
- Experience with or knowledge of Cloud and Edge Computing and Networks.
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.
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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.
