Senior Network Engineer
Company: Leidos
Location: Lorton
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
The Decision Advantage Business Area at Leidos is looking for an
experienced Senior Network Engineer to support a fast-paced program
with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. The ideal
candidate will possess extensive experience in network engineering,
a strong understanding of DoD IT requirements, and proven
leadership skills. The primary responsibility of this position is
leading the program’s enterprise network engineering services team
on-site at our Network Operations Center, providing 24x7 monitoring
of critical customer networks. You will oversee and support the
deployment of managed services, workstations, and networks,
ensuring compliance with DoD policies and security standards. In
addition, they will collaborate with customers and stakeholders to
understand requirements and translate them into technical
solutions. The Senior Network Engineer will be an integral member
of the Network team, collaborating on strategic initiatives and
ensuring alignment with overall program goals. This position the
candidate to be local and able to work on-site at our location in
Lorton, VA Primary Responsibilities: Technical Lead for team of up
to 10 network engineers in the design, implementation, and support
of network infrastructure for DoD environments. Oversee Network
Operations Center (NOC) ensuring high availability, security, and
rapid incident response. Develop detailed network designs and
architectures that align with Department of Defense (DoD)
standards. Collaborate with procurement teams to identify and
source network hardware and software that meet project
specifications. Oversee the installation and configuration of
network equipment, including routers, switches, firewalls, and
servers. Conduct thorough testing of network systems to ensure
functionality, performance, and security compliance. Troubleshoot
and resolve issues that arise during installation and testing
phases. Maintain accurate documentation of network configurations,
installations, and changes. Develop and update network diagrams and
other relevant technical documents. Work closely with engineers,
project managers, and stakeholders to ensure successful project
delivery. Provide technical support and guidance to team members
and end-users. Stay updated on DoD policies and best practices
related to network security and design. Implement security measures
to protect network infrastructure and data. By personal example,
set the tone and direction for moral and ethical leadership. Build
a culture grounded in the Leidos values, beliefs and expectations
and highest standards of ethical and respectful behavior. Basic
Qualifications: US Citizen with at least an active Top Secret
clearance and the ability to obtain a SCI prior to your start date
with Leidos. Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of experience or
Master’s degree with 10 years of experience. Additional experience
may be considered in lieu of a degree. Expert knowledge of
networking protocols, routing, and switching technologies (e.g.,
TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs). Expert knowledge of enterprise network
design principles and networking technologies, including firewalls,
VPNs, and intrusion detection systems. Expert knowledge of
networking hybrid cloud architectures, especially to the Azure
Cloud. Strong knowledge of protocols, security standards, and
design principles for OSI Layers 1-4. Experience with installation
and configuration of physical networking equipment and Local Area
Networks (LANs). Experience with the design and deployment of Wide
Area Networks (WANs) using Virtual Private Networking (VPN)
technologies. Experience in interpreting and contextualizing
network management and troubleshooting tools and technologies, such
as ICMP, SNMPv3, and Syslog. Excellent problem-solving and
analytical skills. Preferred Qualifications: US Citizen with an
active TS/SCI security clearance. Advanced networking
certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, CompTIA Network). Experience with
cloud networking and virtualization technologies. Familiarity with
network monitoring and management tools (e.g., ServiceNow) Previous
experience working with federal government or military customers.
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we
outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the
mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting
the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is
ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than
anyone else dares. Original Posting: March 4, 2026 For 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. Pay
Range: Pay Range $131,300.00 - $237,350.00 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.
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