Network Engineer (Jr. to Mid level)

Outdo. Outsmart. Join Leidos where we strengthen the mission, more than just upgrades. Join Our Elite Team as a Network Engineers! Location: Orlando, FL (no telework) and must be willing and able to work onsite. Security Clearance: active and current Secret with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI. This posting is for multiple opportunities ranging in years of experience. Level of opportunity, including compensation, will be matched to a candidate’s experience. The Decision Advantage Business Area at Leidos currently has openings for Network Engineers to work in our Orlando, FL office. This is an exciting opportunity to get your career started by supporting the critical United States Air Force (USAF) Network Program. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining a Juniper SSR SD-WAN implementation, work with stakeholders to bring new capabilities onto the network, and create service-based routing to allow for network optimization. Primary Responsibilities Provide Network Engineering support to include planning, designing, and evaluating specific network architecture. Support the installation, configuration, and maintenance of Juniper network hardware and software. Develop and manage policies and profiles to optimize application delivery and security. W Work with Tier 2 Managers to establish regular monitoring of network devices to ensure optimal performance. Under the guidance of Cyber Team members, conduct regular security assessments and implement necessary updates and patches. Work closely with network engineers, system administrators, and application developers to ensure seamless integration of network solutions. Support Classified IT infrastructure. Provide technical expertise to resolve networking events, as well as update and configure equipment while maintaining a configuration management process throughout the systems life cycle. Basic Qualifications BS in a relevant technical discipline with 2-8 years of overall related experience, or MS in a relevant technical discipline. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree. Current and Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI. Knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and security practices. Strong written and verbal communications skills. Strong desire for continual learning and skills development. Preferred Qualifications Juniper Certified or Cisco Certified. RedHat support experience. SD-WAN experience. Experience with, or knowledge of SAFe Agile implementation. Experience with large weapons systems and command and control platforms across the DoD portfolio. Experience with, or knowledge of Cloud and Edge Computing and Networks #DINM DABAOPP1 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: July 8, 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: Pay Range $73,450.00 - $132,775.00 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 an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit 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. 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