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Network Design Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$92K - $166K/yr

Our team is completely replacing a global enterprise network while providing design, engineering, and transition for a wide range of customer network requirements. This is a unique and rare ...

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Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

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Senior Network Engineer - Army TENCAP | TS/SCI | Ft. Belvoir, VA Leidos is seeking a Senior Network ... In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize network architectures that connect national ...

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Sr. Network Engineer

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

$139K - $251K/yr

Senior Network Engineer - Army TENCAP | TS/SCI | Ft. Belvoir, VA Leidos is seeking a Senior Network ... In this role, you will design, implement, and optimize network architectures that connect national ...

Senior Network Engineer

West Lafayette, IN · On-site

$93K - $127K/yr

They are seeking a Senior Network Engineer responsible for architecting, testing, supporting, and ... Responsibilities : • Lead network design and implementation for one or more areas of the campus ...

Network Design Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$92K - $166K/yr

Our team is completely replacing a global enterprise network while providing design, engineering, and transition for a wide range of customer network requirements. This is a unique and rare ...

Senior Network Engineer (Palo Alto)

College Park, MD · On-site

$102K - $140K/yr

The Senior Network Engineer(Palo Alto) provides senior-level expertise in the design, implementation, and optimization of large-scale enterprise data communications and telecommunications networks.

Network Design Engineer Location: Wilmington, NC/Greenville, SC (Onsite) Exp: 5-12 Yrs Position Type: W2 only (Long Term) Only USC / GC Job Overview Engineer will be the focal point for project ...

Senior Network Engineer

Honolulu, HI

$102K - $140K/yr

Senior Network Engineer Security Clearance: Secret Location : Fort Shafter Flats, HI (Due to the ... This position is responsible for the design, installation, configuration, and maintenance of core ...

Our team is completely replacing a global enterprise network while providing design, engineering, and transition for a wide range of customer network requirements. This is a unique and rare ...

Senior Network Engineer

Sparks, NV · On-site

$106K - $145K/yr

Overview: Senior Network Engineer / Network Security Engineer (Cisco SDA, ACI, Palo Alto) Job ... The ideal candidate will handle advanced (L3/P1) troubleshooting, network design, security ...

Senior Network Engineer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$111K - $152K/yr

Secret Overview The Senior Network Engineer designs, implements, and maintains enterprise-wide ... Core Competencies Network architecture & design, hybrid cloud integration, cybersecurity, advanced ...

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How much do sr network design engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for sr network design engineer in the United States is $123,786.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,000.00 and $142,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sr Network Design Engineer, and why are they important?

A Sr Network Design Engineer needs deep expertise in network architecture, protocols, and security, often supported by a bachelor's degree in a related field and certifications like CCNP or CCIE. Familiarity with network design tools (such as Cisco Prime or SolarWinds), routing and switching hardware, and network simulation software is essential. Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills help translate business requirements into robust technical solutions. These skills and qualifications are vital for building resilient, scalable networks that support organizational goals and maintain high performance.

What are Sr Network Design Engineers?

Sr Network Design Engineers are senior-level professionals responsible for designing, planning, and implementing complex network infrastructures for organizations. They analyze business requirements, create detailed network architectures, select appropriate hardware and software, and ensure network performance, security, and scalability. These engineers also troubleshoot advanced issues, mentor junior staff, and stay up-to-date with the latest networking technologies to support evolving business needs.

What are some typical challenges faced by Sr Network Design Engineers when implementing large-scale network solutions?

Sr Network Design Engineers often encounter challenges such as integrating new technologies with legacy infrastructure, ensuring network scalability, and meeting stringent security requirements. Balancing performance, reliability, and cost within the design can also be complex, especially when collaborating with cross-functional teams like security, operations, and architecture. Additionally, they must stay current with rapidly evolving network protocols and best practices, while troubleshooting unforeseen issues during deployment.
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Network Design Engineer

Network Design Engineer

Leidos

Chantilly, VA • On-site

$92K - $166K/yr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago


Leidos rating

8.4

Company rating: 8.4 out of 10

Based on 146 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

56th of 425 rated business services


Job description

The Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos has an opening for aNetworkEngineer (Campus Area Network/Local Area Network (CAN/LAN))to support global enterprise networks. The CAN/LAN service network architecture provides solutions for modernizing network components while supporting service delivery for customer requirements in a mission-focused operational enterprise. Our team is completely replacing a global enterprise network while providing design, engineering, and transition for a wide range of customer network requirements. This is a unique and rare opportunity to build and transition critical operations to a modern service provider network architecture.

The job duties are as follows:

  • Interpret customer requirements and apply standard design approaches for service delivery. Fully document designs with diagrams, bill of materials, cabling sheets, configurations, and other supporting documents.

  • Use our private test lab to evaluate new technologies and capabilities, test proposed changes to production networks, and recreate troubleshooting scenarios to support the production enterprise network.

  • Schedule maintenance windows for migrating user connections from legacy to the modern infrastructure transition services with little to no impact on critical data flows.

  • Provide technical expertise to Operations engineers and technicians, supporting fault isolation and resolution. Solve tough problems with innovative and scalable solutions.

  • Develop secure network designs including configurations that align with Defense Information Security Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and enterprise policies. Obtain Authority to Operate (ATO) for new devices, software, and capabilities.

  • Supervise (not manage) other network support specialists to plan, coordinate, and implement network services.

  • Develop and improve design products, processes, and systems for our team to work efficiently and effectively.

  • Although this position is focused on CAN/LAN, this opportunity offers the ability to learn and work on Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Wide Area Networks (WANs).

Basic Requirements

  • Required Clearance to be considered: TS/SCI with Polygraph

  • Candidate must have 10 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 3 years, master's and 4 years, bachelor's and 6 years, associates and 8 years or HS diploma and 10 years.

  • Must be compliant with DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.

  • Experience specific to network engineering to include Tier III or higher network operations and/or network design and implementation.

  • Prior responsibility for production network hardware configurations for Cisco, Brocade, and/or Juniper.

  • Hands-on experience implementing and troubleshooting standard routing protocols in a production network, such as Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) or Border Gateway Protocol (BGP)

  • Hands-on experience implementing and troubleshooting standard switching and trunking protocols in a production network, such as Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs), 802.1q, and port-channels.

Desired Qualifications:

  • Network engineering and design experience specific to CAN/LAN. Experience should include application of industry standards, developing configurations, and integration of solutions into production environments.

  • Network engineering and design experience with MPLS WANs, network management tools, and firewalls.

  • Expert knowledge of routing and switching protocols and the ability to demonstrate knowledge through briefings and documentation. Extensive BGP experience a plus.

  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent knowledge.

  • Initiative and disciplined to work unsupervised as part of a network engineering team. Experience establishing process, developing documents, and organizing repositories is a plus.

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:January 30, 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 $92,300.00 - $166,850.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.


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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable practices. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

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