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Network Engineer

LEIDOS, INC.
Abilene, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 12/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/21/2026
Looking for an opportunity to make an impact? Join the Leidos Digital Modernization (DigiMod) team in accelerating information technology in a changing world where we make a difference by modernizing critical networks for our government and commercial customers. At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business. Are you ready to challenge yourself with an organization that encourages & supports career growth on an enterprise-wide scale? Your greatest work is ahead! We are in search of a Network Engineer to join our Agile Network Operations Cell supporting Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command’s (ACC) base readiness initiative. As a Network Engineer, you will be the primary Base Area Network (BAN) technical expert for a regional grouping of ACC bases representing Leidos with our government customer as well as providing support to other ACC locations. This position is responsible for providing expertise, guidance, and execution support for LAN architecture design, sustainment and system modernizations. Qualified candidates will have in depth technical knowledge and extensive hands-on networking skills as well as strong communication and ability to work as part of an integrated government and contractor team. The effort supports the ACC Headquarters, but support may be required at any of the following locations: Abilene, TX; Tuscan, AZ; Alamogordo, NM; Omaha, NE; Rapid City, SD; Grand Forks, ND; The candidate must be able to travel. TRAVEL: 50% Clearance Requirements: Must be a US Citizen and have at a minimum an Active Secret clearance. Primary Responsibilities Provide overall network engineering support for a broad range of programs including planning, designing, and evaluating various components of the network. Provide specifications for network architecture, identify technical capability gaps, evaluate and recommend new technologies to enhance current capabilities, and perform needs assessments. Develop, recommend, and implement approved network configurations according to local change management processes Duties may include monitoring, installation, cabling/wiring, modification, troubleshooting, repairs and maintenance, testing and servicing of network equipment Draft and review technical documentation and communicate requirements. Participate in testing to ensure requirements are adequately met Develop and facilitate training of the operations team on newly deployed equipment Support the project lifecycle for infrastructure and technology changes Foster an environment of collaboration with the government customer 3. Basic Qualifications. BS degree and 8 – 12 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 6 – 10 years of prior relevant experience Additional years of experience may be accepted in lieu of degree Experience with designing, configuring, and troubleshooting Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) networks to include hardware (switches, routers), software (operating system), network management systems, network access control (NAC), quality of service (QoS), network services (timing, logging, etc.), and distribution systems (fiber and copper cables and infrastructure). Experience with Network Administration, Network Security, Networking Standards, Network Protocols, NIST/FISMA standards and controls. Ability to write and verbally communicate complex networking, security and risk-related concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. Must have strong problem-solving, analytical, communication and people skills Experience in IPv4 and IPv6 implementation Experience with CCC/DNAC and ISE Understanding of Zero Trust principles to include network segmentation best practices and experience implementing C2C Must possess one of the following certifications: SecurityX / CASP CCNA CCNP Security CEH GCED GCIA GCLD GDSA GFACT GICSP GSEC Security SSCP Clearance Required: Must be a US Citizen and have at a minimum an Active Secret clearance. Preferred Qualifications. Demonstrated experience with an Air Force or Department of War Customer, and/or prior military experience Experience designing, implementing, and managing SDN, virtualization, and SDA solutions Experience implementing and/or using SIEM/SOAR platforms and other networking tools to include Splunk, Solarwinds, and automation tools Experience in network planning, design, and management strategies for an enterprise Wireless LAN including advanced wireless site surveying, security design, and troubleshooting of Wireless LAN design and familiarity with wireless networking components and management tools for Cisco and HPE wireless solutions. Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework and the government Authority to Operate process. 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. Original Posting: December 5, 2025 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: Pay Range $92,300.00 - $166,850.00 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 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 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenue of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023. For more information visit www.Leidos.com. Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here. Securing Your Data Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information at any part of the employment application process. And Leidos will communicate with you only through emails that are sent from a Leidos.com email address. If you receive an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information, please report the email to spam.leidos@leidos.com. Commitment and Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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