Network Engineer SME

Opportunity 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’ common use information technology systems, personnel, functions, and program elements under the direction of DISA’s Fourth Estate Network Optimization program office 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 8+ 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 Pay and Benefits Pay range: $92,300.00 - $166,850.00. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. Commitment to Non-Discrimination 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Via Logic LLC