Network Engineer

Leidos is a leading global science and technology solutions company dedicated to addressing complex challenges across government and commercial sectors. With a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and mission-driven results, Leidos provides advanced solutions in areas such as defense, intelligence, cybersecurity, and infrastructure. The company's commitment to excellence and its collaborative approach enable it to deliver impactful outcomes for its clients worldwide.

As an organization that values diversity, inclusion, and professional growth, Leidos fosters a dynamic environment where talented individuals can thrive and contribute to meaningful missions.

Leidos is a leading global science and technology solutions company dedicated to addressing complex challenges across government and commercial sectors. With a focus on innovation, operational excellence, and mission-driven results, Leidos provides advanced solutions in areas such as defense, intelligence, cybersecurity, and infrastructure. The company's commitment to excellence and its collaborative approach enable it to deliver impactful outcomes for its clients worldwide.

As an organization that values diversity, inclusion, and professional growth, Leidos fosters a dynamic environment where talented individuals can thrive and contribute to meaningful missions.

Leidos is seeking an expert-level Infoblox Subject Matter Expert to support the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) mission. This critical role serves as the primary technical authority overseeing the Command's Domain Name System (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and IP Address Management (IPAM) infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the 100% availability of core network services across a geographically dispersed, highly classified enterprise environment.

This role involves managing the Infoblox Grid, automating IPAM workflows, and implementing security measures to protect DNS traffic against advanced cyber threats. The position offers an opportunity to work on mission-critical infrastructure in a challenging and rewarding environment, contributing directly to national security objectives.

The ideal candidate will possess a combination of education and extensive technical experience aligned with TES standards. A bachelor's degree in a technical discipline coupled with at least three years of relevant experience, or an associate's degree with seven years of experience, or a minimum of eleven years of specialized technical expertise without a degree, will meet the qualification criteria. Candidates must hold an active Top Secret security clearance and meet DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II baseline certification, such as Security+ CE.

Proven hands-on experience with Infoblox NIOS administration, DDI protocols, and network security is essential. Deep understanding of DNS, DHCP, IP subnetting, and related protocols is required, along with familiarity with automation tools and scripting languages like Python or Perl. Additional certifications such as Infoblox Core Engineer (CICE) or Infoblox Core Admin (CICA) are preferred, alongside experience with cloud environments and network automation tools.

The primary responsibilities include designing, deploying, and maintaining a highly available Infoblox NIOS Grid architecture, including Grid Masters and distributed members to ensure resilience and scalability. The candidate will manage authoritative and recursive DNS services, implementing DNSSEC, traffic steering, and high-performance caching to support mission-critical enclaves. Architecting and managing robust DHCP services with failover capabilities across global…