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Fort Meade, Maryland, United States
Hybrid
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The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector has a career opportunity for a Network Engineer SME to join our dynamic DES (Defense Enclave Services) team supporting DISA at Fort Meade, MD on a hybrid basis.
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Must hold an active Secret security clearance prior to start and be able to obtain a Top Secret. (US Citizenship required)
PROGRAM SUMMARY:
The Defense Enclave Services contract will unify the DoD Fourth Estate Defense Agencies and Field Activities’ (DAFAs) common use information technology systems, personnel, functions, and program elements under the direction of DISA’s Fourth Estate Network Optimization program office. It will unify the DAFAs on a common, modernized network architecture, DoDNet, to provide mission services focused on enhanced user experience, improved security, and network reliability.
Primary Skill Areas (must have ONE)
Aruba Wireless
Cisco Wireless
Cisco ISE
Azure Cloud
Core Requirements
Bachelor’s degree and 12+ years of related experience; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification required prior to start (Security+ CE or equivalent).
Enterprise network modernization and migration experience
Experience supporting large-scale transformation or integration efforts
Strong troubleshooting, implementation, and operational support background
Experience working in multi-vendor enterprise environments
Customer-facing engineering and technical coordination experience
Ability to support cross-functional engineering teams in dynamic operational environments
Experience integrating enterprise networking with cloud-based infrastructure and services
Understanding of hybrid cloud networking concepts and secure connectivity architectures
Experience supporting network segmentation, access control, and identity-based networking solutions
Enterprise wireless migration planning and execution
Desired Additional Skills
Experience in one or more of the following:
Aruba ClearPass
Cisco Catalyst Center (DNAC/CAT-C) / SD-Access
SGTs (Security Group Tags) / Microsegmentation
Comply to Connect (C2C)
Azure Virtual Networks (VNETs)
Azure VPN Gateway / ExpressRoute
Azure Firewall / NSGs
Hybrid cloud connectivity and routing
Cloud network security and segmentation
Network automation and scripting
Python, Ansible, or Infrastructure-as-Code experience
Multi-site network deployment and operational support
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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.
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.