VPN and DMZ Network Engineer

Description

Leidos currently has an opening on the 'Service Management, Integration and Transport' (SMIT) Contract for a VPN (Virtual Private Network) & DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) Network Engineer located in Oak Harbor, WA. Join our team to support the SMIT mission, the largest IT services program for the United States Navy. As part of the Leidos team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering the Navy-Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) to customers around the globe. We are seeking a skilled VPN & DMZ Network Engineer proficient in network engineering appliances and technologies (i.e. Firewalls, DMZ, VPN) to join our Transport Operations team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust & mature global network security solutions.

Your expertise in configuring enterprise-grade Juniper firewalls, managing DMZ environments, engineering secure VPN solutions, and administering Cisco network appliances will be crucial. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional engineering and project management teams to safeguard our network infrastructure against threats and vulnerabilities ensuring the highest levels of operational integrity. You will be a member of a technical team, managing customer relationships and overseeing key resources for Incident Response, Change Management, Problem Management, Operations and Maintenance (O&M), and ITSM and DevSecOps initiatives.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to :

• Support Current Operations for the United States Navy by providing VPN, DMZ, and Firewall Network Engineering Subject Matter Expertise (SME) for the largest Intranet in the world. A qualified candidate for this position would be responsible for network modification, operation, integration, maintenance, security, and implementation of services for the as-fielded NMCI network.
• Collaborates with the Network Operations Center, Network Administrators, and the Network Engineering Team to define and / or continuously improve :
• Network Security Appliances (i.e. DMZ, VPN, Firewalls)
• Test and Validate Automation and best practice insertion opportunities.
• Leads development of Network SOPs / TTPs
• Continuous Service Improvements (CSI)
• System performance tuning and enhancements
• Create and maintain Engineering Implementation Plans (EIP)
• Plans and executes network upgrades and maintenance activities with the NMCI Operations Manager, NOC Lead, Release Management team and other key stakeholders.
• Tier III escalation support and vendor engagement supporting Incident Management activities.
• Active participation in Root Cause Analysis for Problem Management activities.

You'll Bring These Qualifications :

At Leidos, we don't want someone who "fits the mold"-we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over-caffeinated, the ones who ask, "what's next?" before the dust settles on "what's now."

If you're already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2... good. You'll fit right in.

Original Posting : October 30, 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 $104,650.00 - $189,175.00

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.

About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. 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 at www.leidos.com / careers / pay-benefits .

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Commitment to Non-Descrimination

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.