Network Integration SME at Leidos Odenton, MD

Salary: $92, per year

• At least 8 years of related experience or additional experience may substitute for a bachelor's degree.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification before the start date (e.g., Security+ CE or equivalent).
• 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.
• Primary skill area required:
  Aruba Wireless, Cisco Wireless, Cisco ISE, or Azure Cloud.
• Preferred experience includes 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, and multi‑site network deployment and operational support.

• Support the DES team delivering network engineering services for DISA at Fort Meade on a hybrid work arrangement.
• Help 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.
• Assist with improving user experience, strengthening security, and enhancing 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 across enterprise network environments.
• 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.
• Participate in multi‑vendor enterprise deployment and ongoing operations.

• Ansible
• Aruba
• Azure Cloud
• Cisco Firewall Support Network
• Python Security VPN

We are Leidos, an industry and technology leader delivering smarter digital and mission solutions for government and commercial customers. Our Digital Modernization Sector is seeking a Network Engineer SME to join our DES team supporting DISA at Fort Meade, Maryland on a hybrid basis.

The role supports the Defense Enclave Services contract, which is designed to unify Defense Agencies and Field Activities onto a modernized network architecture focused on better user experience, stronger security, and improved reliability.

We offer competitive compensation and a benefits package that includes health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement.