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# Senior Network Engineer

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Laurel, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $116,350.0 - $210,325.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Systems Integration, WAN Optimization, Load Balancing, Firewalls (Computer Science), Low Latency
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/5552625AF9E7437A9A138D4D4549F56B/job/

## About the Role

* 12-15 years of network engineering experience (or equivalent expertise)
 * Bachelor's degree in a technical field (or 5 additional years of experience in lieu of degree)
 * Strong experience in network design, optimization, and security
 * CCNA and CCNP certifications required
 * Proven ability to lead technical efforts and mentor teams

## Description

* Leading advanced network troubleshooting and problem resolution
 * Analyzing and optimizing network performance, latency, and throughput
 * Designing and implementing scalable, secure network architectures
 * Working with technologies such as:
 * Routing protocols & BGP
 * Policy-based routing & traffic shaping
 * IPSec tunneling & NAT
 * Firewalls, load balancing, and WAN optimization
 * Evaluating and integrating emerging networking technologies
 * Collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-driven solutions
 * Mentoring junior engineers (Levels 0-2) and ensuring engineering excellence


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