Network Analyst

At Leidos we deliver innovative solutions guided by our commitment to deliver mission success for our customers. Our Mission Vision and Values guide the way we do business serving government and commercial customers with smarter more efficient digital and mission innovations. The Leidos Digital Sector is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Network Analyst responsible for ensuring the stability integrity and efficient operation of the enterprise network. This Network Analyst provides advanced operational support for complex incidents and service requests. The role will lead troubleshooting efforts for difficult or recurring issues perform root cause analysis and work closely with senior network engineers on network optimization design and automation initiatives. This role is the primary escalation point for junior specialists and is expected to resolve all but the most complex network problems that would require architectural changes. The Network Analyst will: Serve as the senior technical lead for operations handling the most complex incidents and providing guidance to junior analysts for issues related to transport and SD-WAN services. Lead and conduct comprehensive root cause analysis (RCA) for major network incidents and recurring problems delivering detailed findings and actionable recommendations to government leadership. Collaborate with the engineering team on network design optimization and capacity planning efforts by providing operational insights and performance data. Develop test and deploy advanced SD-WAN policies for application traffic steering quality of service (QoS) and security in collaboration with network architects. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) technical diagrams and knowledge base articles for complex network configurations and troubleshooting techniques. Assist in the evaluation testing and integration of new network technologies software versions and hardware platforms before enterprise-wide deployment. Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools to streamline routine network monitoring reporting and configuration tasks. Required Education and Experience: Requires a current Top Secret Security Clearance. Requires BS degree with 8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters degree with 6 years of prior relevant experience. May possess a Doctorate in technical domain. At least 3 years of direct in-depth experience with SD-WAN architecture deployment and management including advanced policy creation and overlay/underlay troubleshooting. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent advanced certification. Advanced SD-WAN certifications (e.g. Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise SD-WAN Implementation). CompTIA Network / Security Required Skills: In depth hands-on experience with the design implementation and operation of complex WAN/LAN environments including advanced routing (BGP OSPF) and switching. Extensive experience leading troubleshooting efforts with telecommunications providers for chronic or complex transport circuit issues (MPLS Carrier Ethernet 5G/LTE). Demonstrate ability to perform root cause analysis (RCA) and develop long term solutions to recurring network problems. Experience with network automation concepts and scripting is strongly desired. Clearance Required: Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance at time of consideration. ECNOMS If youre looking for comfort keep scrolling. At Leidos we outthink outbuild and outpace the status quo because the mission demands it. Were not hiring followers. Were recruiting the ones who disrupt provoke and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. Were already at step 30 and moving faster than anyone else dares. Original Posting:

October 14 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 $92300.00 - $166850.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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. Required Experience: IC