Leidos Enterprise Civil Div. in support of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is looking for talent in the networking field to work out of Lorton, Virginia as a Network Engineer. In FY23 Leidos was awarded the Homeland Enterprise Information Technology Secure Services and Support (HEITS) follow-on contract to support and enhance the DHS networks, Homeland Secure Data Network (HSDN) and the Classified-Local Area Network (C-LAN).
Leidos is a Fortune 500 science and technology leader with a competitive benefits package, including a Roth 401k with company matching and stock driven investment options.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end network installation and configuration activities, ensuring successful deployment, and maintaining high network quality standards. This role requires a deep technical understanding of networking technologies, strong leadership abilities, and effective project management skills on both classified and unclassified networks. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including software developers, system administrators, and various engineers, to oversee the deployment of customer network infrastructure projects.
The right candidate will possess the following skills and qualifications and be ready to handle all responsibilities independently and professionally.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage the deployment of network solutions across various geographic locations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
Oversee the installation, configuration, and testing of network hardware and software, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams (engineering, deployment, IA) to ensure smooth deployment and integration of network systems.
Ensure adherence to network design and security best practices, including implementation of redundancies, scalability, and fault-tolerant solutions.
Create detailed project plans, manage timelines, track progress, and address any issues that arise during the deployment lifecycle.
Design, engineer, and implement local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), Data Center networks, and other network-related technologies.
Perform network configuration and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance and security.
Collaborates with cross-functional teams to integrate network solutions for new and existing systems.
Conduct thorough risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
Maintain thorough documentation of network deployment processes, configurations, and troubleshooting logs.
Perform site surveys to assess site readiness and determine deployment needs.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and deployment staff.
Collaborate with network architects to ensure designs are aligned with deployment requirements.
Troubleshoot and resolve any network issues that arise during deployment and post-deployment phases.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
Conduct regular maintenance and firmware upgrades on critical network infrastructure.
Create required engineering documentation for network related projects.
Provide on-call support and response for critical system emergencies, as required
Qualifications
Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI
Degree and Years of Experience: Bachelor's degree in technology related field with 8+ years of experience with Network Engineering in an enterprise environment (or equivalent experience).
Required Skills:
Design, deploy, and maintain Cisco ISE solutions for classified enterprise-scale environments.
Configure and optimize 802.1X authentication for wired networks.
Integrate ISE with Active Directory, PKI, and other identity sources for centralized policy management.
Implement and manage MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB) for non-802.1X capable devices.
Develop and maintain network access policies, VLAN assignments, and posture assessments.
Troubleshoot authentication issues using tools like Wireshark, Splunk and ISE logs.
Collaborate with network, security, and endpoint teams to ensure smooth rollouts and minimal user disruption.
Document configurations, processes, and best practices for operational handover
Solid experience with routing and switching technologies (e.g., Cisco, Juniper).
In-depth knowledge of L2/L3 network protocols/technologies (TCP/IP, iBGP, eBGP, OSPF, VLANs, 802.1q, LAG, etc.) and network security best practices.
Experience with network management tools and network monitoring systems.
Proven leadership skills and experience managing cross-functional teams or projects.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive approach to addressing network deployment challenges.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
Desired Skills:
Experience supporting classified networks
Experience in ensuring Service Level Agreement (SLA) compliance
Support to DHS Programs Knowledge/Experience
COMSEC
Solar Winds
Network Automation
Desired Certifications:
IAT Level II baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01 (Security +)
Cisco and/or Juniper certifications
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Original Posting:August 7, 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 TS/SCI clearance
- Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field or equivalent experience with 8+ years in network engineering
- Design, deploy, and maintain Cisco ISE solutions for enterprise-scale environments
- Configure and optimize 802.1X authentication for wired networks
- Integrate ISE with Active Directory, PKI, and other identity sources
- Implement and manage MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB)
- Develop and maintain network access policies, VLAN assignments, and posture assessments
- Troubleshoot authentication issues using Wireshark, Splunk, and ISE logs
- Solid experience with routing and switching technologies (Cisco, Juniper)
- In-depth knowledge of L2/L3 protocols and technologies (TCP/IP, iBGP, eBGP, OSPF, VLANs, 802.1q, LAG)
- Experience with network management tools and network monitoring systems
- Proven leadership skills and experience managing cross-functional teams or projects
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Provide on-call support and response for critical system emergencies
- Experience supporting classified networks
- Experience ensuring SLA compliance
- DHS program support knowledge/experience
- COMSEC experience
- SolarWinds experience
- Network automation experience
- IAT Level II baseline certification (DoD 8570.01) or Security+
- Cisco and/or Juniper certifications
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