Network Engineer

Leidos Enterprise Civil Div. in support of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking a Network Engineer to work out of Lorton, Virginia.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end network installation and configuration activities, ensuring successful deployment, and maintaining high network quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the deployment of network solutions across various geographic locations, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Oversee the installation, configuration, and testing of network hardware and software, including routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth deployment and integration of network systems.
• Ensure adherence to network design and security best practices.
• Create detailed project plans, manage timelines, track progress, and address any issues that arise during the deployment lifecycle.
• Design, engineer, and implement local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), Data Center networks, and other network-related technologies.
• Perform network configuration and troubleshooting to ensure optimal performance and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate network solutions for new and existing systems.
• Conduct thorough risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
• Maintain thorough documentation of network deployment processes, configurations, and troubleshooting logs.
• Perform site surveys to assess site readiness and determine deployment needs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers and deployment staff.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any network issues that arise during deployment and post-deployment phases.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular maintenance and firmware upgrades on critical network infrastructure.
• Create required engineering documentation for network-related projects.
• Provide on-call support and response for critical system emergencies, as required.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree in a technology-related field with 8+ years of experience in Network Engineering in an enterprise environment.

Required Skills

• Design, deploy, and maintain Cisco ISE solutions for classified enterprise-scale environments.
• Configure and optimize 802.1X authentication for wired networks.
• Integrate ISE with Active Directory, PKI, and other identity sources for centralized policy management.
• Implement and manage MAC Authentication Bypass (MAB) for non-802.1X capable devices.
• Develop and maintain network access policies, VLAN assignments, and posture assessments.
• Troubleshoot authentication issues using tools like Wireshark, Splunk, and ISE logs.
• Solid experience with routing and switching technologies (e.g., Cisco, Juniper).
• In-depth knowledge of L2/L3 network protocols/technologies and network security best practices.
• Experience with network management tools and network monitoring systems.
• Proven leadership skills and experience managing cross-functional teams or projects.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive approach to addressing network deployment challenges.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting classified networks.
• Experience in ensuring Service Level Agreement (SLA) compliance.
• Support to DHS Programs knowledge/experience.
• COMSEC.
• SolarWinds.
• Network Automation.

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