Leidos Inc
Job Description
Leidos has a new and exciting opportunity for a Sr. 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, Mission Software, Analytical Methods and Modeling, Signals Intelligence (SIGINT), and Cryptographic Key Management. Join us and make a difference in National Security!
Pending position funding, Leidos will be seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to work in our Columbia, MD office. You will use your experience helping several contracts set up networking architectures and manage a unique set of programs in various data centers across the country. The role requires coordination with clients to design and plan network communication systems and conduct site surveys of data center locations and prepare write‑ups for each job surveyed.
Responsibilities
Design and develop network architectures , including specifications, detailed drawings, and Bill of Materials (BOM).
Conduct cost/benefit analyses
and provide detailed recommendations for hardware, data center selection, implementation techniques, and tools to meet present and future capacity needs.
Test and monitor network hardware operations , ensuring proper configuration settings and accountability for performance.
Plan and implement network enhancements and upgrades , maintaining technical expertise across routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, and other interconnection technologies.
Implement and sustain routing and switching solutions
in data center/telecommunications environments, including IP routing, policy-based routing, VLAN configuration, access‑control lists, secure virtual tunneling, and IP SLA requirements.
Deploy SNMP‑based monitoring and reporting tools , such as ZENOSS or SolarWinds, and integrate network systems equipment in rack‑mounted configurations.
Support telecom services and infrastructure , including vendor circuit orders, service implementation changes, IP subnetting and allocation, troubleshooting IP and telecom service interruptions, and fulfilling call‑in and minimal CONUS travel requirements.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors of Science in Information Technology or Information Systems with an emphasis in Internetworking and a minimum of 15 years. Master’s degree and 10 years excepted.
10+ years’ experience with Cisco routers, including Integrated Service Routers (ISR) and protocols such as static routing, policy‑based routing, ACL, IPSEC, VTI, and IP SLA.
10+ years of experience with Cisco Catalyst series switches, including configuration of base IP routing, VLAN implementation, and secure access protocols such as SSH and ACL configuration.
8+ years of experience in design and implementation of customer solutions, including diagram drafting, rack elevation modeling, vendor quotes, cost analysis, equipment ordering, burn‑in testing, and fielding rack solutions.
Experience with SNMP monitoring platforms such as ZENOSS, with node management and SNMPv3 configuration, and ability to monitor metrics and report bandwidth utilization for scaling.
Ability to manage vendor issues related to circuit orders, tracking, outages, and coordinating remote support for service restoration.
Clearance Required: Must have an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in routers, switches (including Catalyst Edge Router platforms), firewalls from vendors such as Cisco and Arista.
Strong experience with Cisco IOS XE on the Catalyst 8300 series, including SD‑WAN, security, and automation.
Deep understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VPNs.
Deep WAN engineering expertise in redundancy, scalability, security, cost optimization, and deployment of complex networking systems.
Familiarity with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Intermapper, Splunk, and Prometheus.
Pay Range:
$139,100.00 - $251,450.00. The pay range is a general guideline only and does not guarantee compensation. Additional factors are considered when extending an offer.
Commitment to Non‑Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Pending position funding, Leidos will be seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to work in our Columbia, MD office. You will use your experience helping several contracts set up networking architectures and manage a unique set of programs in various data centers across the country. The role requires coordination with clients to design and plan network communication systems and conduct site surveys of data center locations and prepare write‑ups for each job surveyed.
Responsibilities
Design and develop network architectures , including specifications, detailed drawings, and Bill of Materials (BOM).
Conduct cost/benefit analyses
and provide detailed recommendations for hardware, data center selection, implementation techniques, and tools to meet present and future capacity needs.
Test and monitor network hardware operations , ensuring proper configuration settings and accountability for performance.
Plan and implement network enhancements and upgrades , maintaining technical expertise across routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, and other interconnection technologies.
Implement and sustain routing and switching solutions
in data center/telecommunications environments, including IP routing, policy-based routing, VLAN configuration, access‑control lists, secure virtual tunneling, and IP SLA requirements.
Deploy SNMP‑based monitoring and reporting tools , such as ZENOSS or SolarWinds, and integrate network systems equipment in rack‑mounted configurations.
Support telecom services and infrastructure , including vendor circuit orders, service implementation changes, IP subnetting and allocation, troubleshooting IP and telecom service interruptions, and fulfilling call‑in and minimal CONUS travel requirements.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors of Science in Information Technology or Information Systems with an emphasis in Internetworking and a minimum of 15 years. Master’s degree and 10 years excepted.
10+ years’ experience with Cisco routers, including Integrated Service Routers (ISR) and protocols such as static routing, policy‑based routing, ACL, IPSEC, VTI, and IP SLA.
10+ years of experience with Cisco Catalyst series switches, including configuration of base IP routing, VLAN implementation, and secure access protocols such as SSH and ACL configuration.
8+ years of experience in design and implementation of customer solutions, including diagram drafting, rack elevation modeling, vendor quotes, cost analysis, equipment ordering, burn‑in testing, and fielding rack solutions.
Experience with SNMP monitoring platforms such as ZENOSS, with node management and SNMPv3 configuration, and ability to monitor metrics and report bandwidth utilization for scaling.
Ability to manage vendor issues related to circuit orders, tracking, outages, and coordinating remote support for service restoration.
Clearance Required: Must have an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
Preferred Qualifications
Expertise in routers, switches (including Catalyst Edge Router platforms), firewalls from vendors such as Cisco and Arista.
Strong experience with Cisco IOS XE on the Catalyst 8300 series, including SD‑WAN, security, and automation.
Deep understanding of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VPNs.
Deep WAN engineering expertise in redundancy, scalability, security, cost optimization, and deployment of complex networking systems.
Familiarity with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Intermapper, Splunk, and Prometheus.
Pay Range:
$139,100.00 - $251,450.00. The pay range is a general guideline only and does not guarantee compensation. Additional factors are considered when extending an offer.
Commitment to Non‑Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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