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# Senior Network Solutions Engineer

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Odenton, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $131,300.0 - $237,350.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Configuration Management, Information Systems, Network Diagrams, Network Service, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, SC Clearance, Network Optimization
- **Published:** September 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9137997/senior-network-solutions-engineer

## About the Role

* Requires BS in Engineering (or a related discipline) and 12-15 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 10-13 years of prior relevant experience. May consider work experience in lieu of a degree.
 * Experience with network systems engineering methodologies
 * Experience with architecture diagrams
 * Experience performing requirements analysis
 * Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team environment
 * Strong written and oral communication skills
 * Strong customer relation skills
 * Clearance: US Secret clearance required, * Experience supporting or strong familiarity with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) networks and services.
 * Experience or familiarity with non-terrestrial network communication systems. Specifically pLEO (Proliferated Low Earth Orbit) or Low Earth Orbit (LEO) technologies.
 * Experience with network layered encryption topologies and methodologies.
 * Experience with ITIL service delivery concepts and best practices.
 * Experience with change, configuration and performance management NetOps concepts.
 * Experience with system security, design, and architecture.

## Description

* Work with the program leadership team to define program-level architecture and engineering needs.
 * Apply system knowledge and engineering methodologies to help design new capabilities and enhancements to the operational baseline
 * Advise the program engineering team on network optimization opportunities and provide design recommendations.
 * Define system requirements for new capabilities
 * Develop and maintain comprehensive infrastructure documentation, including accurate, current network diagrams and system architecture records.
 * Prepare and brief technical and programmatic updates related to system integration, implementation progress, and operational status.
 * Produce reports, presentation materials, baseline documentation, and meeting support materials for technical and leadership audiences.
 * Maintain authorized-user records, system configurations, and related operational documentation.
 * Generate routine and on-demand configuration management reports to support government oversight, compliance, and decision-making
 * Evaluate and test current and emerging technologies for integration into the network as new or enhanced capabilities.
 * Create/update end user documentation such as user guides


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