Network Integration SME

Requirements Must have

• Bachelors degree and at least 8 years of related experience (additional experience may substitute for the degree).
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE) required before start date.
• Hands‑on experience in enterprise network modernization and migration.
• Experience supporting large‑scale transformation or integration initiatives.
• Strong background in troubleshooting, deployment, and operational network support.
• Experience in multi‑vendor enterprise environments.
• Customer‑facing engineering and technical coordination experience.
• Ability to support cross‑functional engineering teams in fast‑moving operational settings.
• Experience integrating enterprise networking with cloud‑based infrastructure and services.
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud networking concepts and secure connectivity architectures.
• Experience supporting network segmentation, access control, and identity‑based networking solutions.
• Experience planning and executing enterprise wireless migrations.
• Required primary skill area:
  Aruba Wireless, Cisco Wireless, Cisco ISE, or Azure Cloud.

• Aruba Clear Pass, Cisco Catalyst Center (DNAC/CAT-C) / SD‑Access, SGTs / microsegmentation, Comply to Connect.
• Azure VNETs, Azure VPN Gateway / Express Route, Azure Firewall / NSGs.
• Hybrid cloud connectivity and routing, cloud network security and segmentation.
• Network automation and scripting, Python, Ansible, Infrastructure‑as‑Code.
• Multi‑site network deployment and operational support.

• Support the DES team delivering network engineering services for DISA at Fort Meade (hybrid).
• Modernize and migrate enterprise networks for the Defense Enclave Services program.
• Contribute to unifying DoD Fourth Estate Defense Agencies and Field Activities onto the modernized DoDNet architecture.
• Improve user experience, strengthen security, and enhance network reliability.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams in dynamic environments.
• Coordinate technical work with customers and partner organizations.
• Troubleshoot issues, implement solutions, and provide operational support.
• Support wireless migration planning and execution.
• Integrate networking solutions with cloud infrastructure and secure hybrid connectivity.
• Support network segmentation, access control, and identity‑based networking initiatives.

Leidos is an industry and technology leader delivering smarter digital and mission solutions. Our Digital Modernization Sector is seeking an expert to join our DES team supporting DISA at Fort Meade, Maryland. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. The pay range for this position is $92,300 to $166,850.