Senior Transport Network Engineer

Leidos is seeking a Network Engineer to lead vulnerability management and STIG compliance program for NMCI network infrastructure. Provide technical leadership, make authoritative patch deployment decisions, and ensure 72-hour SLA compliance across 40+ solution types supporting thousands of production devices.

What You’ll Get to Do: *Own vulnerability management program strategy and execution. *Approve/reject patch deployments based on lab validation results. *Lead quarterly STIG compliance assessments and audit preparation. *Engage vendors (F5, Cisco, Palo Alto, etc.) at executive/technical levels for escalations. *Mentor and develop mid-level and junior engineers. *Report program status, risks, and metrics to senior leadership. *Lead emergency response to zero-day vulnerabilities and critical patches. *72-hour patch SLA compliance (>90%). *100% completion of quarterly STIG assessments (160/year). *Quality of patch approvals - accountable for production impact. *Team performance, development, and retention. *DoD/Navy audit readiness and compliance.

*Requires B.S. Degree and 8-12 years network security and vulnerability management experience; years of experience can be in lieu of degree. *Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess an active Secret clearance. *Expert knowledge of F5, Cisco, firewalls, and enterprise network infrastructure. *DoD STIG compliance and audit experience. *Strong vendor relationship and escalation management skills. *CISSP, CCNP, or equivalent certifications preferred.

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That’s why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .