More About the Role:
Leidos is seeking a Network Engineer execute patch testing, STIG compliance assessments, and lab validation for assigned network infrastructure domain. Work independently with minimal oversight to ensure thorough testing and accurate recommendations supporting 72-hour SLA.
What You'll Get to Do:
•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 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.
•Accurate patch recommendations - minimize false positives/negatives.
•Knowledge transfer through documentation and mentorship.
You'll Bring These Qualifications:
•Requires B.S. Degree and 2-4 years network engineering experience (routing, switching, load balancing, firewalls); years of experience can be in lieu of degree.
•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.
NGEN
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.
August 1, 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 $59,150.00 - $106,925.00
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.
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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