Leidos

Network Engineer

Company : Leidos

Location : Winter Garden, FL

Job Type : Full Time

Date Posted : 29 March 2026

Description

TheDecision Advantage Business Area at Leidos has an opening for an experienced Secret cleared Network Engineer to work in our Orlando, FL office.Department of the Air Force (DAF) Battle Network and supporting infrastructure.In this mission we support the Department of the Air Force (DAF) to field andoperatethe customer's Digital InfrastructureThe Network Engineer will be involved inday-to-dayactivities and strategic long-term maturation of complex systems. Details are as follows:

Primary Responsibilities

Provide Network Engineering support for the design, implementation, maintenance, and operation of an existing and rapidly changing network architecture.

Develop and review engineering artifacts for network infrastructure capabilities fromon-premiseto cloud systems (i.e.switches, routers, firewalls, and cloud networking elements)

Diagnoseandresolvenetwork issuesimpactingoperation and performance in an Agile fashion

Primary resource for a hybrid SD-WAN deployment in a specialized and technically diverse team.

Serve as an escalation point for the network and security operation center (NSOC)regardingnetwork issues and vendor/client onboarding.

Work closely with network engineers, system administrators, and application developers to ensure seamless integration of network solutions. Brief stakeholders on prevalent efforts and roadblocks.

Participate in and contribute to cross-discipline training and mentoring efforts with fellow engineers.

Basic Qualifications

BS in Computer Science, IT, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, or equivalent with 10+ years of experience, or MS with 8+ years of experience.
Active and current Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.

Certifications: CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent DoD 8140 Intermediate certification)

Microsoft Expertise: Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, and Identity Fundamentals.

Network Proficiency:Demonstratedexperience in campus/enterprise network design, implementation, maintenance, operation, and troubleshooting.

Technical Skills: Experience with RHEL integration and configuring, activating, testing, and analyzing network systems, including troubleshooting ISP connectivity issues.

Customer Interaction:Proficiencyin PC MS Office/M365applications and ability to work directly with customers.

Data Handling: Experience managing sensitive data for commercial and/or Government customers.

Preferred Qualifications.

DemonstratedproficiencywithJuniper SD-WAN

Juniper Certified or Cisco Certified (CCNPEI)

Proficiencywith network automation

Experience with general Linux administration.

Experience with some of the various virtualization technologies

Knowledge of ITIL Change & Configuration Management.

IAT Level III Certified

Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).

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.

Original Posting:January 28, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

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.

Pay and Benefits

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.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.