We are seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to join our Networks team supporting the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) mission in Stuttgart, Germany. The ideal candidate is an innovative professional who can deliver a rich feature set, high availability, and exceptional performance of automation and orchestration tools while maintaining a secure, mission-ready network infrastructure. This expert-level role requires bridging traditional network engineering with modern automation and DevOps practices to support critical AFRICOM operations.
Core Responsibility:
Deploy, configure, and maintain secure DoD enterprise and datacenter network infrastructure, ensuring high availability and mission readiness across geographically dispersed sites.
Key Duties & Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain highly reliable and scalable network systems.
- Configure and maintain complex enterprise routing and switching environments utilizing standard protocols and advanced transport methods (DMVPN, MPLS Segment-Routing).
- Manage and troubleshoot datacenter network fabrics using Cisco ACI (Application Centric Infrastructure) and Cisco Nexus switching platforms.
- Deploy, manage, and update Palo Alto and Cisco Firepower firewalls, including centralized management platforms (Panorama, FMC).
- Administer Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for secure endpoint access, policy enforcement, and Zero Trust architecture support.
- GEM One Enterprise Management: Architect, deploy, and maintain the General Dynamics GEM One management infrastructure to centrally monitor and administer a global fleet of High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptor (HAIPE) devices.
- Cryptographic Operations: Perform expert-level remote device provisioning, configuration, and secure key management for Type 1 encryptors (e.g., TACLANE-Micro, TACLANE-FAS) via GEM One.
- Develop automation frameworks and leverage network automation tools (Ansible, Python, REST APIs) to streamline deployments and support Software-Defined Access (SDA).
- Maintain core network services including F5 load balancers and Infoblox for DNS, DHCP, and IPAM.
- Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks and single points of failure.
- Create a roadmap for maturing DevOps practices and drive adoption of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform).
- Gather and analyze metrics for performance tuning, fault discovery, and after-action reporting.
- Work with operations teams to build automation use-cases and improve reliability through rigorous testing and release procedures.
Required Qualifications for TESA:
To meet the technical expertise requirements for TESA, all candidates must meet one of the following criteria:
- A Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline AND 3+ years of relevant technical experience.
- An Associate’s degree in a technical discipline AND 7+ years of relevant technical experience.
- A total of 11+ years of specialized, relevant technical experience in lieu of a degree.
AND
- Minimum of 5 years of practical network engineering experience in mid-to-large scale enterprise or military environments.
- Strong programming/scripting ability with Python, Go, or PowerShell.
- Hands-on experience with automation and orchestration tools (Ansible, VMware Aria Suite, ServiceNow).
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform.
- Certification: Must meet DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification (e.g., Security+ CE).
- Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Clearance: Active Top Secret clearance with SCI is required.
Required Technologies:
- General Routing & Switching, DMVPN, MPLS Segment-Routing
- Cisco ACI and Cisco Nexus platforms
- Palo Alto Firewalls (Panorama) and Cisco Firepower (FMC)
- Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
- F5 Load Balancers
- Infoblox DNS/DHCP/IPAM
- KG Encryptors (TACLANE)
Preferred / Desired Qualifications:
- Formal training or certification in General Dynamics GEM One administration and TACLANE operations.
- CCIE, CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent enterprise networking certification.
- Experience with Software-Defined Access (SDA) and advanced network automation frameworks.
- Experience with Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI).
- Proven success modernizing operations through automation and orchestration.
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Original Posting:May 29, 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
- A Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline
- 3+ years of relevant technical experience
- 5 years of practical network engineering experience
- Strong programming/scripting ability with Python, Go, or PowerShell
- Hands-on experience with automation and orchestration tools
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform
- Must meet DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification
- U.S. Citizenship
- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI
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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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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.
