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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** CareerCircle
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $116,350.0 - $210,325.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Information Leak Prevention, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Software Design Patterns, Domain Name System (DNS), Multi-Factor Authentication, Github, Monitoring of Systems, Network Topologies, IPv4, IPv6, Internet Security, Internetworking, Interoperability, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, IP Address Management, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), OSI Models, Python (Programming Language), Local Area Networks, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Security Essentials, Network Architecture, Routing, Packet Analyzer, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Peering, Performance Tuning, Ansible, BIG-IP Global Traffic Manager (GTM), RSA (Cryptosystem), Software Deployment, Software Engineering, TCP/IP, Traffic Analysis, Workflow Management Systems, SSL Certificate Management, Network Routing, Dynamic Routing, Transport Layer Security, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, Load Balancing, Computer Network Technologies, System Availability, Multi-Cloud, HybridCloud, BIG-IP Local Traffic Manager (LTM), Firewalls (Computer Science), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Cloudformation, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Network Support, Terraform, Open Network Automation Platform, Big Ip, Cisco, Docker
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careercircle.com/jobs/all/all/usa/va/fort-belvoir/98f03092-c634-445a-9a17-da7e5ad41fe8

## About the Role

Big Ip
Ansible
Equities
Terraform
Operations
Automation
Resilience
OSI Models
Scalability
Market Data
Multi-Cloud
Cyber Security
Packet Analyzer
Ancient History
Computer Science
Traffic Analysis
Routing Protocols
Performance Tuning
Network Automation
Systems Engineering
Network Engineering
GIAC Certifications
Technical Leadership
Network Architecture
Architectural Design
CompTIA Security+ CE
Information Technology
Network Troubleshooting
Border Gateway Protocol
Infrastructure Management
IAT Level II Certification
Multi-Factor Authentication
Standard Operating Procedure
IP Address Management (IPAM)
F5 Certified Solution Expert
Global Server Load Balancing
Application Delivery Network
Python (Programming Language)
Transport Layer Security (TLS)
Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
Cisco Certified Network Associate
F5 Certified Technical Specialist
Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert
Cisco Certified Network Professional
CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
Systems Security Certified Practitioner
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP)
GIAC Security Essentials Certification (GSEC)
Top Secret-Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI Clearance), * Security Clearance: Active Top Secret / Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) required at time of hire.

 * Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline and 12 - 15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10 - 13 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain. Specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.
 * Certification: Active IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, GSEC, or SSCP) required.
 * Cisco CCNA Certification (CCNP or CCIE Preferred).
 * Citizenship: United States Citizenship is required.
 * Experience Level: Minimum of 8+ years of progressive experience in network engineering and architecture, with a dedicated focus on application delivery networks (ADN).
 * F5 Expertise: Deep, demonstrable expertise in F5 BIG-IP platforms, specifically configuring, upgrading, and migrating
 * LTM and GTM/F5 DNS environments.
 * Infoblox / DDI Mastery: Extensive experience designing and operating enterprise-class Infoblox DDI environments, including Grid architecture and seamless IPAM integration.
 * RSA (Multi factor authentication) experience.
 * Core Networking: Mastery of OSI model layers 2-7, TCP/IP, routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), and solid experience with SSL/TLS offloading and certificate management.
 * Leadership: Experience leading technical working groups and directing the efforts of adjacent infrastructure and development teams.
 * Operational Experience: Prior experience working within a DoW/DoD Operations Center (NOC/SOC) or supporting mission-critical systems and networks.
 * Communication: Must be able to present designs, plans, and analyses of alternatives to technical leadership boards for approvals., * Automation Skills Experience with network automation and orchestration tools (e.g., Ansible, Python, Terraform, or
 * F5 AS3) is highly desired.
 * Certifications: F5 Certified Technology Specialist (F5-CTS) or Solution Expert (F5-CSE), and Infoblox Core DDI certifications are strongly preferred.

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo - because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 - and moving faster than anyone else dares.

## Description

Leidos is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Architect SME to lead the design, implementation, and optimization of our enterprise application delivery and DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM) infrastructure in Fort Belvoir, VA or Albuquerque, New Mexico. The ideal candidate will have deep, hands-on expertise with F5 technologies and Infoblox, ensuring highly available, secure, and scalable application delivery models across the enterprise network in support of critical mission requirements that enhance the reliability and security of Department of War (DoW) networks and systems., * Application Delivery Architecture - Design, deploy, and manage advanced application delivery models ensuring high availability, optimal performance, and security for mission-critical enterprise applications.

 * F5 Infrastructure Management - Architect and maintain F5 BIG-IP solutions, with a heavy focus on Local Traffic Manager (LTM) and Global Traffic Manager (GTM) for intelligent local and global load balancing.
 * Enterprise DDI Administration - Lead the engineering, deployment, and administration of enterprise-class DDI infrastructure utilizing Infoblox technology (DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management).
 * Cross-Functional Collaboration - Work closely with application developers, cybersecurity teams, and systems engineers to translate application requirements into resilient, highly available network architectures.
 * Troubleshooting & Optimization - Perform advanced network troubleshooting, traffic analysis, packet capture, and performance tuning for complex application delivery workflows.
 * Documentation & Standards - Develop and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation, standard operating procedures, and technical blueprints.
 * Compliance & Documentation: Ensure all tools comply with DoW STIGs and IL5/IL6/IL7 protocols; develop and maintain architectural documentation and compliance traceability., Planning
Equities
Leadership
Management
Market Data
Communication
Presentations
Investigation
Change Requests
Network Support
Ancient History
Needs Assessment
Computer Science
Network Topology
Threat Detection
Technical Issues
Security Policies
System Monitoring
Internet Security
Local Area Networks
Network Engineering
Network Architecture
Data Loss Prevention
IT Service Management
Network Infrastructure
Quick Response Manufacturing
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Google IT Support
Network Engineer
Leidos

Washington, DC*On-Site

Datadog
Planning
Equities
Leadership
Management
Market Data
Communication
Presentations
Investigation
Change Requests
Network Support
Ancient History
Needs Assessment
Computer Science
Network Topology
Threat Detection
Technical Issues
Security Policies
System Monitoring
Internet Security
Local Area Networks
Network Engineering
Network Architecture
Data Loss Prevention
IT Service Management
Network Infrastructure
Quick Response Manufacturing
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Google IT Support
AWS Cloud Network Engineer
Guidehouse

McLean, VA*On-Site

IPv6
IPv4
Github
Firewall
Terraform
Operations
Kubernetes
Subnetwork
Scalability
Adjudication
Communication
Test Planning
Critical Care
Microsoft Azure
Network Routing
Dynamic Routing
Computer Science
Interoperability
Docker (Software)
Routing Protocols
AWS CloudFormation
Network Engineering
Software Development
Network Architecture
Hybrid Cloud Computing
Technical Requirements
Border Gateway Protocol
Software Design Patterns
Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Python (Programming Language)
Ethical Standards And Conduct
Peering (Computer Networking)
Virtual Private Networks (VPN)
Network Performance Management
Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
Microsoft Certified Professional
Cisco Certified Network Professional
AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty
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