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Sr. Core Network EngineerLeidos Inc • Chantilly, VA, United States
Sr. Core Network Engineer

Sr. Core Network Engineer

Leidos Inc • Chantilly, VA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to support our global enterprise networks. Our team is completely replacing a global enterprise network while providing design, engineering, and transition for a wide range of customer network requirements. This is a unique and rare opportunity to build and transition critical operations to a modern service provider network architecture.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Demonstrated knowledge of Implementation of Perimeter and Internal Firewalls (both physical and virtual contexts)
  • Demonstrated advanced experience in managing standard baseline configuration across numerous firewalls
  • Demonstrated advanced experience in evaluating rules to ensure maximum security while minimizing redundancy in rules

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Train and mentor other team members.
  • Support mission-critical Continuity of Operations (COOP).
  • Provide expert advice and direction regarding the management and operation of all Palo Alto devices.
  • Follow up on all taskers and due outs.
  • Basic Requirements

  • TS / SCI with Poly
  • Bachelor's Degree with 8-12 years of working experience. Additional related years of experience is accepted in lieu of a degree.
  • Have hands-on Cisco / Forcepoint / Palo Alto Firewall experience in both engineering and Operations and maintenance roles.
  • Strong knowledge of Firewall concepts and best practices, including : Identifying misconfiguration, conflicting rules, security gaps, firewall security issues, optimize rule-sets, and enhance the overall security posture and performance of Firewalls.
  • Proficient understanding of the Cybersecurity Framework to identify, protect, detect, respond and recover within the Cyber Security Service Provider construct.
  • Motivated self-starter with strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience working in a high op-tempo environment.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experienced with Enterprise and tactical networks,
  • Experience with DISA and DoD Networks.
  • Expertise in Vendor Equipment
  • Expertise in Networking / Firewall based Cybersecurity technologies (5+ years)
  • Skilled in building extended cyber security analytics.
  • Advanced Certifications such as SANS GIAC / GCIA / GCIH, CISSP or CASP.
  • Foster and encourage a collaborative environment to champion a cybersecurity culture
  • Come break things (in a good way). Then build them smarter.

    We're the tech company everyone calls when things get weird. We don't wear capes (they're a safety hazard), but we do solve high-stakes problems with code, caffeine, and a healthy disregard for "how it's always been done."

    Original Posting : August 5, 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 $89,700.00 - $162,150.00

    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 .

    Securing Your Data

    Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos' name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system - never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at LeidosCareersFraud@leidos.com .

    If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission .

    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.

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