Join Leidos as a Network Engineer in Orlando, FL

The Decision Advantage Business Area at Leidos seeks an experienced Secret-cleared Network Engineer for our Orlando, FL office. Support Department of Air Force (DAF) Battle Network and digital infrastructure in a dynamic, mission-critical environment. Engage in day-to-day operations and strategic maturation of complex systems.

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver Network Engineering for design, implementation, maintenance, and operation of evolving network architecture.
• Develop and review artifacts for infrastructure from on-premise switches/routers/firewalls to cloud systems.
• Diagnose and resolve performance-impacting issues using Agile methodologies.
• Lead hybrid SD-WAN deployment as primary resource in a technically diverse team.
• Escalate for Network/Security Operations Center (NSOC) on issues and onboarding.
• Collaborate with network engineers, sysadmins, developers; brief stakeholders on efforts/roadblocks.
• Participate in cross-discipline training and mentoring.

Basic Qualifications

• BS in relevant field +10 years or MS +8 years experience.
• Active Secret clearance (TS/SCI eligible).
• CompTIA Security+ or DoD 8140 Intermediate.
• Microsoft Certified: Security, Compliance, Identity Fundamentals.
• Enterprise network design/implementation/troubleshooting expertise.
• RHEL integration, network system configuration/testing/analysis, ISP troubleshooting.
• MS Office/M365 proficiency, direct customer work, sensitive data management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Juniper SD-WAN proficiency.
• Juniper Certified or Cisco CCNP EI.
• Network automation experience.
• Linux administration, virtualization technologies.
• ITIL Change/Configuration Management.
• IAT Level III, Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH).

At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace. This full-time role offers pay from $92,300-$166,850 USD/year, based on experience. Original posting January 28, 2026; open at least 3 days.