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Principal Network Engineer

AT Leidos
Leidos

Principal Network Engineer

Fort Meade, MD

Description

Leidos is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to join our Defense Enclave Services (DES) team, who will support an extensive digital modernization program critical to Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and Department of Defense (DoD) Fourth Estate Agencies. The Principal Network Engineer will design, develop, configure, and deploy network services within the Azure Cloud and data centers to fulfill end user requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Provide thought leadership to team of network engineers, actively identifying opportunities for improvement including innovations aimed at improving the user experience, improving efficiencies, and lowering sustainment costs
  • Design, maintain, and operate Wireless and Local Area Networks (LANs/WLAN) and Wide Area Networks (WANs), using Infrastructure as Code and Ansible Automation Platform
  • Lead the migration of DISA and other DoD organizations to IPv6
  • Automate network changes on across various vendor platforms and Azure Cloud
  • Provide inputs to the design of the enterprise's network and mission architecture
  • Evaluate network architectures across platforms to ensure alignment to cloud and network modernization strategies, capabilities and requirement sets
  • Enforce security best practices and guidelines, leveraging knowledge of security policies, network security, and data security

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Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 12+ years of prior relevant experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance
  • Experience designing, deploying, and operating software defined networking solutions
  • Expert understanding of networking in the areas of LAN, WAN, TCP/UDP, IPSec, VPN, proxies, routing (L2/L3), firewalls and software defined networking
  • Experience implementing dual-stack networking to use both IPv4 and IPv6 addresses simultaneously
  • Understanding of Federal Government application, server, and network security requirements such as NIST, FedRAMP, and FISMA
  • Ability to work effectively within a distributed technical team, aided by strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with the Atlassian suite, including Jira and Confluence
  • Current IAT Level II (or higher) Certification such as Security + or CISSP

Preferred Qualifications

  • Possess active DoD Secret clearance
  • Certified Cisco Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent
  • Working experience installing, configuring, and managing Infoblox DDI (DNS, DHCP, and IPAM)

DISADES

External Referral Eligible

Original Posting Date:

2024-09-10
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 $122,200.00 - $220,900.00

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.

Client-provided location(s): Fort Meade, MD, USA
Job ID: Leidos-R-00143434
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program