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Leidos

Builds technology for defense and civil agencies

Mid-Level Network Vulnerability Remediation Engineer

Network Engineering & AdministrationPosted on Nov 14
Full-timeRemote in USA$73.5k - $132.8k

About the Job

Requirements

  • Active DoD Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.
  • A bachelor's degree in a related technical field with 4–8 years of relevant experience, or approximately 8–12 years of relevant experience without a degree, is required.
  • DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification, such as Security+, and an approved Computing Environment certification are required.
  • Hands-on experience with network device patching, firmware upgrades, configuration management, and vulnerability remediation is required.
  • Knowledge of enterprise networking, including LAN/WAN, BGP, TCP/UDP, IPSec, VPNs, Layer 2/Layer 3 routing, MPLS, and firewalls is required.
  • Experience with at least one network management platform, such as Palo Alto Panorama, Cisco Prime, Cisco DNA, or Junos Space, is required.
  • Hands-on experience with at least two of Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Dell Networking, Remote Access VPN, GlobalProtect, or AppGate is required.
  • Experience implementing DoD STIGs and network security hardening is required.
  • Familiarity with SFTP, SSH, SCP, SNMP, and NTP is required.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex network issues is required.
  • Strong communication, documentation, and customer-facing skills are required.
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate with geographically dispersed technical teams is required.
  • Flexibility to work nonstandard shifts when required is required.
  • Willingness to travel up to 10% is required.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and remediate security vulnerabilities affecting enterprise network devices and infrastructure.
  • Evaluate vulnerability findings, vendor security updates, patches, and recommended mitigation strategies.
  • Develop, test, and implement security patches, configuration changes, and vulnerability remediation solutions.
  • Execute approved network configuration changes and vendor updates through established ASI and change-management processes.
  • Support DoD security requirements, including STIG implementation and network hardening.
  • Collaborate with Information Assurance teams and the AGUN Cybersecurity Service Provider to address security risks and maintain compliance.
  • Troubleshoot network connectivity, performance, and security issues following remediation activities.
  • Perform network device upgrades, patching, configuration management, and lifecycle maintenance.
  • Develop vulnerability assessments, patch/upgrade analyses, mitigation configurations, testing results, and production release plans.
  • Document remediation activities, implementation results, and ticket closure evidence.
  • Maintain network configuration records, technical documentation, and operational procedures.
  • Work independently on assigned engineering tasks while collaborating with senior engineers on complex issues.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience supporting U.S. Army, DISA, or other DoD enterprise networks.
  • CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent networking certification.
  • Experience with network modernization, migration, or infrastructure transformation.
  • Hands-on experience with Cisco SD-WAN.
  • Experience configuring or supporting Palo Alto Next-Generation Firewalls.
  • Familiarity with virtualized network infrastructure.
  • Knowledge of Git, GitLab CI/CD, Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet.
  • Basic Python scripting experience for network automation.
  • Experience supporting large, geographically dispersed enterprise networks.
  • Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity policies and compliance requirements.
  • Experience creating network diagrams, configuration records, and technical documentation.

About the Company

Leidos

Builds technology for defense and civil agencies

Leidos develops technology and runs services for defense, intelligence and civilian agencies, as well as healthcare and commercial customers. It combines software and engineering work with systems integration, building secure networks and equipment used in demanding operations. Its portfolio includes medical services, energy infrastructure design and technology that supports military missions, linking specialist businesses under one parent. Customers pay through contracts for delivered systems and services, with payment tied to labor, costs or agreed project milestones. Leidos traces its roots to a company founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Reston, VA
Founded
1969

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