Description
Leidos is seeking a Mid-Level Transport Network Engineer to execute patch testing, STIG compliance assessments, and lab validation for assigned network infrastructure domains. You will work independently with minimal oversight to ensure thorough testing and accurate recommendations supporting a 72-hour SLA.
Responsibilities:
- 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 a 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
- Provide accurate patch recommendations to minimise false positives/negatives
- Transfer knowledge through documentation and mentorship
Requirements:
- B.S. Degree and 2-4 years of network engineering experience (routing, switching, load balancing, firewalls)
- 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