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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Engineer (Shift) - **Company:** Leidos, Inc. - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $92,300.0 - $166,850.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer Networks, System Configuration, Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), Network Troubleshooting, Network Administration, Network Virtualization, Performance Tuning, Ansible, Service Pack, Network Routers, Network Access Control, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Splunk, Cisco, Vmware - **Published:** July 1, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9005015/senior-network-engineer-shift ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in information technology or similar, and eight (8) or more years of experience in a relevant field (Network Administration/Engineering) or a Master of Science degree with six (6) years or prior relevant experience. * Experience in analysis, diagnosis and troubleshooting of routers, switches, and firewalls. * Experience with Network Hardware Design and Configuration, Network Troubleshooting, and Network Performance Tuning. * Experience with configuring, managing, and implementing network access control Lists. * Experience with Cisco switching and WAN/LAN technologies * Experience with VMWare NSX-T virtual networking. * Possess strong analytic abilities and must be meticulous in their work. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Experience providing direct assistance to users. * A self-starter capable of working proficiently independently as well as within a team environment. Security Clearance requirement : * Possess an active Top Secret (TS) clearance to be considered for this role. Certification Requirement : * IAT level II or level III certified (Security +, CCNA Security, CSA+, GIC SP, GSEC, SSCP). Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with mentoring or managing a team of engineers. * Familiar with configuring network devices utilizing Python and Ansible. * Experience with enterprise network management tools such as SolarWinds, Cisco Smartnet, Splunk, or similar technologies. ## Description This position REQUIRES Evening and Weekend shifts. The schedule would be as follows. * Friday and Saturday are 12 Hour Shifts from 8 PM to 8 AM * 2 Weekdays are 8-Hour Shifts from (12am to 8am, or 8am-4pm, or 4pm-12am) flexibility in choice, 1st, 2nd, or 3rd shift. Your Main Objective: * Provide network administration support for development, deployment, and problem identification and remediation of the enterprise network environment. * Ensure maximum system uptime and rapidly respond to hardware and software failures. * Monitor and correct network issues, maintain security patches, software and hardware. * Provide analysis on existing network and server configurations and implement system enhancements and upgrades. * Communicate with users and publish status of any system outages, as needed. * Prepare technical reports and briefings to provide status to leadership. * Examine system data and implement enhancements to improve reliability and performance. * Support system installations and upgrades for networks and servers (hardware and software). * Execute the process for managing information assurance vulnerability alerts (IAVAs) and system security scanning for equipment suites in accordance with the System Security Plans ## 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) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [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) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [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) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market)