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Leidos

Network Engineer

Leidos, Fort George Meade, Maryland, United States

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Description

Leidos

has a new and exciting opportunity for a

Network Engineer

in our

National Security Sector's (NSS) Cyber & Analytics Business Area (CABA)

. 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!

Are you a network-savvy problem solver who thrives in secure, high-stakes environments? We're looking for a

Network Engineer

to help design, build, and fine-tune the backbone of our mission-critical systems. If you're passionate about performance, security, and seamless connectivity, this is your chance to make a real impact.

Primary Responsibilities

Architect and deploy secure, high-performance network solutions

Keep our LANs running smoothly with hands-on administration and troubleshooting

Monitor and optimize dataflow to reduce latency and boost throughput

Capture and analyze network performance data to drive improvements

Configure and integrate front-end and back-end systems for seamless communication

Collaborate on mission-driven network designs and architecture

Translate performance metrics into actionable system requirements

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree + 5 years of experience, or Master's degree + 3 years of experience, or no degree + 10 years of hands-on Network Engineering experience

Solid grasp of secure network design, configuration, and maintenance

Experience with performance monitoring tools and data analysis

Ability to optimize complex systems for speed and reliability

IAT Level I certification

(DoD 8570.01-M compliant)

Clearance Requirement - Active TS/SCI with polygraph

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in classified or mission-critical environments

Familiarity with enterprise-scale architecture and secure communications

Strong troubleshooting instincts and a proactive mindset

Comfort working independently and collaboratively under pressure

Clear, concise documentation and communication skills

A passion for making networks faster, smarter, and more secure

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Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."

Original Posting:

August 11, 2025

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 $72,150.00 - $130,425.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.

REQNUMBER: R-00164431

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.