Posted today
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$59,150 - $106,925
25%
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IT - Hardware
Fort Belvoir, VA (On-Site/Office)
R-00177050
Description
Leidos’ Defense Sector is seeking a Network Engineer (RTSS) to support an Army Program focused on delivering advanced capabilities for operational decision-making in complex and dynamic environments. The Network Engineer (RTSS) is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting network infrastructure that enables real‑time systems and services across the organization. This role focuses on delivering highly available, low-latency, and deterministic network performance to support mission-critical applications. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in routing, switching, QoS, and time-sensitive networking, along with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in fast-paced, high-reliability environments.
Locations include Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD; Fort Belvoir, FL; Tampa, FL
This position is contingent upon program award, anticipated late March.
This role is open to candidates with a wide range of experience levels. The scope of the position and corresponding compensation will be aligned with the candidate’s background and expertise.
Primary Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting: February 26, 2026
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 $59,150.00 - $106,925.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.
Description
Leidos’ Defense Sector is seeking a Network Engineer (RTSS) to support an Army Program focused on delivering advanced capabilities for operational decision-making in complex and dynamic environments. The Network Engineer (RTSS) is responsible for designing, implementing, and supporting network infrastructure that enables real‑time systems and services across the organization. This role focuses on delivering highly available, low-latency, and deterministic network performance to support mission-critical applications. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise in routing, switching, QoS, and time-sensitive networking, along with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in fast-paced, high-reliability environments.
Locations include Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD; Fort Belvoir, FL; Tampa, FL
This position is contingent upon program award, anticipated late March.
This role is open to candidates with a wide range of experience levels. The scope of the position and corresponding compensation will be aligned with the candidate’s background and expertise.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and maintain network solutions supporting real‑time systems and services (RTSS).
- Configure and optimize routing, switching, and transport technologies to ensure low latency and high availability.
- Implement and manage QoS policies, traffic shaping, and prioritization for time‑sensitive applications.
- Monitor network performance, analyze traffic patterns, and proactively resolve issues impacting real‑time workloads.
- Support real‑time communication protocols such as RTP, SIP, RTCP, and PTP.
- Maintain network documentation, diagrams, and configuration standards.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support application requirements and infrastructure changes.
- Perform root‑cause analysis and lead resolution efforts for complex network incidents.
- Ensure compliance with security policies, network hardening standards, and change‑management processes.
- Participate in on‑call rotation and provide escalation support for critical network events.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field with 3 – 6+ years of experience or a Master’s degree with less than or 2+ years of experience. Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.
- Experience in network engineering or operations.
- Strong understanding of TCP/IP, UDP, multicast, VLANs, and subnetting.
- Hands‑on experience with enterprise routing and switching platforms (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, etc.).
- Experience configuring QoS, traffic engineering, and performance‑sensitive network features.
- Familiarity with real‑time communication protocols and deterministic networking concepts.
- Proficiency with network monitoring and analysis tools (Wireshark, NetFlow, SNMP, etc.).
- Ability to troubleshoot complex network issues in high‑availability environments.
- Strong documentation and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIS, JNCIP, or equivalent.
- Experience with PTP (Precision Time Protocol), NTP, or other time‑synchronization technologies.
- Knowledge of SDN technologies, automation, and scripting (Python, Ansible).
- Experience supporting real‑time systems in telecom, financial trading, industrial control, or defense environments.
- Familiarity with firewalls, IDS/IPS, and network security best practices.
- Exposure to cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Experience with MPLS, Segment Routing, or advanced traffic engineering architectures.
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting: February 26, 2026
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 $59,150.00 - $106,925.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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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