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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $92,300.0 - $166,850.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, VoIP, Cloud Computing, Signals Intelligence, Cyber Security, Information Systems, Data Centers, DevOps, Data Flow Control, Monitoring of Systems, Networking Hardware, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Junos, Key Management, Network Diagrams, Network Interface, Load Balancing, Computer Network Operations, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Information Technology, Routing & Switching, Cisco - **Published:** July 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gf3lsx ## About the Role + **Master's degree** in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or related discipline and **six (6)** years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support and training commensurate with network engineering curriculum. + **OR Bachelor's degree** in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline and **eight (8)** years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support. + **OR Twelve (12)** years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support in **lieu of degree** , plus certification in an industry standard (Arista Configuration Essentials, Cisco Certified Network Associate, or Juniper Certification Tracks: Automation & DevOps, Cloud, Data Center, Design, Enterprise Routing & Switching, Junos Security, Service Provider Routing & Switching). + Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I baseline certification in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M. + **Security Clearance Requirement - Active** **TS/SCI with Polygraph** . ## Description Leidos** has a new and exciting opportunity for a **Network Engineer** in our **Intelligence Sector, 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!, The **Network Engineer II** provides end-to-end network engineering support spanning design, implementation, maintenance, and upgrades of existing networks. The role includes analysis of design specifications and related documentation, general LAN/CAN/WAN administration, and coordination of network conversions and cutovers. This position translates business requirements into telecommunications solutions (LAN, CAN, WAN, Voice, Video), performs engineering analysis of alternatives in support of modernization efforts, and contributes to telecommunications enhancement design for medium and large-scale infrastructures. The engineer supports end users, operations personnel, and program management in matters involving network interfaces and infrastructure performance. Primary Responsibilities + Optimize end-to-end system performance and dataflow, minimizing latency and maximizing throughput through analysis, monitoring tools, and data captures. + Design, integrate, configure, deploy, test, maintain, and optimize network devices, interfaces, and methodologies across LAN/CAN/WAN and telecommunications environments. + Implement network solutions supporting server requirements, including load balancing, VPNs, firewall contexts, Traffic Shaping, VoIP, GRE, IPSec, IP Encryption, MoIP, and NAT where appropriate. + Provide input to and develop designs for the organization's network and mission architecture, including enhancements to meet new partner requirements. + Configure and maintain network diagrams and accreditation documentation; integrate hardware and software to satisfy ISO 9000 and DoD/IC regulatory requirements. + Oversee support to network equipment, coordinate conversions and cutovers, and resolve network or system incidents across users and sites. + Apply systems engineering principles across all lifecycle phases and perform activities aligned to ISO/IEC 15288 Technical Process Areas. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Getting under the skin: The Social Engineering techniques](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/38-getting-under-the-skin-the-social-engineering-techniques) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk)