Network Engineer

  • Chantilly, VA
  • Posted 49 days ago | Updated 8 hours ago

Overview

On Site
USD 104,650.00 - 189,175.00 per year
Full Time

Skills

Migration
Optimization
LAN
WAN
Integration Architecture
System Integration
Computer Hardware
Cradle
Programming Languages
Data Centers
Document Engineering
Systems Architecture
Emerging Technologies
Customer Service
Security Clearance
Data Link Layer
Network Layer
Routing Protocols
Border Gateway Protocol
EIGRP
OSPF
GRE
MPLS
VPLS
Virtual Private Network
Python
API
Network
NETCONF
YAML
POSTMAN
Amazon Web Services
Cloud Computing
Network Engineering
Nexus
Video
VTC
VoIP
System Monitoring
Management
Performance Analysis
SNMP
SolarWinds
ISE
Cisco
Routers
Switches
VMware ESXi
VMware
Juniper
Palo Alto
Network Security
Secure Shell
IPsec
TACACS
Firewall
DNS
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Active Directory
IEEE 802.1X
Communication
PASS
Screening
Market Analysis
Law

Job Details

Leidos is looking for a Systems Engineer to be part of a team responsible for the design, migration, implementation, enhancement, optimization and maintenance of LAN/WAN/Video/Voice/desktop infrastructure.

This position will work with engineers on various technical projects. This could include but not limited to systems consolidation and integration, architecture designs and updates, site renovations and relocations.

Primary Responsibilities:

Provide technical expertise and assist with systems integration and consolidation efforts across multiple systems environments.

Addresses and resolves technical problems of moderate complexity relating to the installation and upgrade of systems hardware and systems.

Interface with customers, vendors and other technical staff to analyze business and technical requirements.

Engineer/implement technical solutions from a cradle to grave technical approach.

Lead a team of engineers on projects, ensuring everyone is properly utilized to provide a finalized technical solution/implementation.

Assist/train engineers on new technologies to better the organizations technical expertise

Understanding of software automation tools and ability to incorporate programming languages to do the repetitious tasks.

Understanding/Designing/Creating/Troubleshooting Spine Leaf Architectures within Datacenters utilizing Apstra on Cisco Equipment.

Document engineering standards, supports the development of systems architecture and engineering designs and changes.

Assist in evaluating current and emerging technologies, conducts technical assessments and makes recommendation to senior engineers.

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Effectively complete individual projects and tasks with some oversight.

Basic Qualifications:

Clearance: Must have a Top Secret/SCI w/Poly to be considered

Must have a Bachelors degree and 8 years of experience OR a Masters degree and 6 years of prior relevant experience preferred OR 12 years of relevant career experience in lieu of degree.

Layer 2 and Layer 3 hands-on configuration experience, with emphasis on routing protocols BGP, EIGRP, and OSPF. Knowledge configuring GRE and IPSEC Tunnels, MPLS, VPLS and Remote Site and Site-to-Site VPNs. Excellent troubleshooting skills..

Knowledge in Network Engineering DEV-OPS utilizing python, API's, network automation, Netconf, restconf, netmiko, yaml, jinja2, postman.

Experience in AWS, Assure, Cloud network engineering, and datacenter technologies using nexus platforms.

Engineering Voice/Video solutions witch Cisco Call Manager, CMS, VTC's, VoIP.

Hands on experience with the implementation and use of systems monitoring, fault management and performance analysis tools such as SYSLOG, SNMP, What's Up Gold, Solarwinds, ISE, etc.

Familiarity with data center infrastructure and experience with Cisco routers and switches, Nex Gen Firewalls, ESXi, VMWare

Utilizing Juniper SRX equipment and Palo-Alto Firewalls to engineer boundary protection mechanisms.

Experience with network security concepts, best practices and technologies including, but not limited to, SSH, IPSec, TACACs, firewall policies, DNS, Active Directory and 802.1x

Possess excellent written and oral communication skills

Travel: May require occasional travel throughout the continental U.S.

* As a condition of employment, this position requires the candidate pass both a customer required medical and physiological screening

Original Posting:
March 18, 2025
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 $104,650.00 - $189,175.00

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.
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