Computer Network Architect Job at Leidos, Herndon, VA

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  • Leidos
  • Herndon, VA

Job Description

Salary: $87,100 - 157,450 per year Requirements:

  • We require that candidates have the following qualifications:
  • TS SCI CI Poly clearance
  • 16 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a doctorate and 8 years of experience, OR a master’s and 10 years, a bachelor’s and 12 years, an associate’s and 14 years, or high school and 16 years.
  • Compliance with DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2 (Security+ CE)
  • Experience specific to network engineering, including Tier III or higher network operations and/or network design and implementation
  • Prior responsibility for production network hardware configurations for Cisco, Brocade, and/or Juniper
  • Hands-on experience implementing and troubleshooting standard routing protocols in a production network, such as Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) or Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)
  • Hands-on experience implementing and troubleshooting standard switching and trunking protocols in a production network, such as Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), 802.1q, and port-channels
  • Desired qualifications include:
  • Network engineering and design experience specific to CAN/LAN, including application of industry standards, developing configurations, and integrating solutions into production environments
  • Network engineering and design experience with MPLS WANs, network management tools, and firewalls
  • Expert knowledge of routing and switching protocols, with the ability to demonstrate knowledge through briefings and documentation; extensive BGP experience is a plus
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent knowledge
  • Initiative and discipline to work unsupervised as part of a network engineering team; experience in establishing processes, developing documents, and organizing repositories is a plus
Responsibilities:
  • As a Network Engineer (CAN/LAN), I will interpret requirements and apply standard design approaches for service delivery. My duties will include:
  • Fully documenting designs with diagrams, bill of materials, cabling sheets, configurations, and other supporting documents.
  • Using our private test lab to evaluate new technologies and capabilities, testing proposed changes to production networks, and recreating troubleshooting scenarios to support the production enterprise network.
  • Scheduling maintenance windows for migrating user connections from legacy to modern infrastructure transition services with minimal impact on critical data flows.
  • Providing technical expertise to Operations engineers and technicians, supporting fault isolation and resolution, and solving tough problems with innovative and scalable solutions.
  • Developing secure network designs, including configurations that align with Defense Information Security Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and enterprise policies, and obtaining Authority to Operate (ATO) for new devices, software, and capabilities.
  • Supervising (not managing) other network support specialists to plan, coordinate, and implement network services.
  • Developing and improving design products, processes, and systems for our team to work efficiently and effectively.
  • Learning and working on Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Wide Area Networks (WANs) while focusing on CAN/LAN.
Technologies:
  • Cisco
  • Hardware
  • Support
  • LAN
  • MPLS
  • Network
  • Security
  • Windows
  • Architect

More:

Leidos has an exciting opening for a Network Engineer (Campus Area Network/Local Area Network (CAN/LAN)) to support global enterprise networks. By providing design, engineering, and transition for a wide range of network requirements, I will be contributing to the complete replacement of a global enterprise network and assisting in modernizing network components while supporting service delivery for focused operational enterprises. This role is a unique opportunity to build and transition critical operations to a modern service provider network architecture.

The anticipated pay range for this position is $87,100.00 - $157,450.00. This is a general guideline and not a guarantee of compensation. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include but are not limited to responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

last updated 43 week of 2025

Job Tags

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