Network Engineer

Network Engineer DCGS-N Program

Location : North Charleston SC

Leidos National Security Sector is seeking a Network Engineer to join our Distributed Common Ground System Navy (DCGS-N) this role youll support the Joint Concentrator Architecture (JCA) and DCGS-N Enterprise Node (DEN) . Youll be part of a mission-driven team responsible for designing installing configuring and maintaining advanced network systems that support U.S. Navy intelligence operations.

Key Responsibilities :

Design evaluate recommend implement and document JCA / DEN network architecture

Maintain compliance with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) guidelines and STIG requirements

Ensure system readiness to meet all customer mission requirements

Provide expert support through Level 3 troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex problems

Perform system maintenance including patch testing installation and IA scans with DoD-approved tools

Document and recommend improvements to enhance network performance and security

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelors Degree in Engineering Computer Science or Information Systems with 4 years of related experience. Additional experience training and / or certifications may substitute degree requirement.

US Citizen; Holding an Active DoD Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain / maintain TS / SCI upon hire

Currently possess DoD 8140 IAT-II compliance (Security CISSP or equivalent)

Additionally applicant must hold a Cisco Certified Network Associate ( CCNA )

Technical Experience with DISA Security Technical Information Guides (STIG) compliance requirements

Proven knowledge of Firewalls and SolarWinds monitoring tools

Strong troubleshooting and communication skills

Comfortable working onsite in a large computer room environment

Why Join Leidos

Contribute to mission-critical Navy intelligence systems

Work with cutting-edge network engineering technologies

Be part of a collaborative growth-oriented team

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Original Posting : November 19 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 $72150.00 - $130425.00

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.

Key Skills

Load Balancing,Routing Protocols,Network Administration,Network Engineering,BGP,LAN,Computer Networking,IPsec,OSPF,Cisco ASA,Juniper,MPLS

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 72150 - 130425