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# Mid-Level Transport Network Engineer

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** Jacksonville, FL, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $59,150.0 - $106,925.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Network Architecture, Routing, Software Vulnerability Management, Load Balancing, Firewalls (Computer Science), SC Clearance, Cisco
- **Published:** September 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9178133/mid-level-transport-network-engineer

## About the Role

*Requires B.S. Degree and 2-4 years network engineering experience (routing, switching, load balancing, firewalls); years of experience can be in lieu of degree.
*Must be a U.S. Citizen and possess an active Secret clearance.
*Hands-on experience with F5, Cisco, Palo Alto, or similar platforms.
*STIG compliance and vulnerability management experience.
*Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
*CCNA, Security+, or equivalent certifications required.

## Description

Leidos is seeking a Network Engineer execute patch testing, STIG compliance assessments, and lab validation for assigned network infrastructure domain. Work independently with minimal oversight to ensure thorough testing and accurate recommendations supporting 72-hour SLA.

What You'll Get to Do:
*Execute comprehensive patch testing in lab environments (standalone, HA, stacks).
*Perform quarterly STIG compliance scans and assessments.
*Build and maintain lab environments (virtual and hardware).
*Document test results and provide deployment recommendations.
*Troubleshoot patch failures and coordinate with vendors.
*Supervise and mentor junior engineer on testing activities.
*Maintain subject matter expertise on 10-15 solution types.
*Test 80-100 patches/year in assigned domain (30-35% of team workload).
*Complete 50-60 STIG assessments/year.
*Maintain lab availability and readiness for assigned solution types.
*Accurate patch recommendations - minimize false positives/negatives.
*Knowledge transfer through documentation and mentorship.