Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Principal Network Engineer in our Intel Sector's (IS) Analysis Solutions Business Area (ASBA). Our talented team is at the forefront in Security Engineering, Computer Network Operations (CNO), Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. At Leidos, we offer competitive benefits, including Paid Time Off, 11 paid Holidays, 401K with a 6% company match and immediate vesting, Flexible Schedules, Discounted Stock Purchase Plans, Technical Upskilling, Education and Training Support, Parental Paid Leave, and much more. Join us and make a difference in National Security!
Job Description
The Principal Network Engineer maintains enterprise network infrastructure to ensure proper configuration, availability, performance, capacity, and maintenance (including application of the latest patches and upgrades). They will also monitor technology obsolescence, manage upgrades, and evaluate alternatives across on-premises and cloud IT infrastructures, both virtual and physical.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Responsible for architecture, design, installation, configuration, administration, support, and maintenance of networks, including associated hardware and cloud resources.
- Update to new technologies, tuning performance, and prioritizing the implementation of critical system patches.
- Performs risk assessment, risk mitigation analysis, vendor trade studies, and appropriate documentation to ensure network services are available according to established Service Level Agreements (SLA).
- Ensures continuity of operations including disaster recovery
- Monitors operations and collects and evaluates metrics to manage network services and for inclusion into project KPIs and Service Level Agreements (SLA).
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s with 12 or more years of prior relevant experience or a Masters with 10 or more years of prior relevant experience. Additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
- Must have an active TS/SCI with a Polygraph, to be considered.
- Experience providing technical/management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments; and establishing goals and plans that meet project objectives; with domain and expert technical knowledge.
- Master level experience with Cisco and Nexus Architecture with experience with designing, configuring, and troubleshooting enterprise-level Cisco/Nexus networking hardware (9K/7K/5K/2K).
- Expert experience with IP, Routing and Connection services as well as working on ITIL and SAFe Agile Frameworks.
- Ability to analyze available hardware and software from external vendors and make recommendations for purchase and installation, along with documented experience creating maintaining and implanting detailed documentation for standard systems operating procedures
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience architecting and securing hybrid or multi-cloud environments
- Experience developing DevOps infrastructure using GitHub, Jenkins, Ansible and related tools
- CCNA
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Original Posting:October 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
- Bachelor's degree with 12 or more years of relevant experience, or Master's degree with 10 or more years; additional experience may substitute for a degree
- Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
- Technical or management leadership on major tasks or technology assignments
- Expert technical knowledge and ability to establish goals and plans meeting project objectives
- Master-level experience with Cisco and Nexus architecture
- Experience designing, configuring, and troubleshooting enterprise Cisco/Nexus networking hardware, including 9K, 7K, 5K, and 2K platforms
- Expert experience with IP, routing, and connection services
- Experience working with ITIL and SAFe Agile frameworks
- Ability to analyze external-vendor hardware and software and recommend purchases and installations
- Documented experience creating, maintaining, and implementing detailed standard operating procedures
- Experience architecting and securing hybrid or multi-cloud environments
- Experience developing DevOps infrastructure using GitHub, Jenkins, Ansible, and related tools
- CCNA certification
Leidos Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
