Leidos

Network Engineer – RTSS

Leidos

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Fort BelvoirFloridaMarylandUnited States

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Salary

💰 $59,150 - $106,925 per year

About the role

  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • 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.
Benefits
  • competitive compensation
  • Health and Wellness programs
  • Income Protection
  • Paid Leave
  • Retirement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
network solutions designrouting technologiesswitching technologiestransport technologiesQoS policiestraffic shapingreal-time communication protocolsTCP/IPUDPVLANs
Soft Skills
collaborationproblem-solvingcommunicationdocumentationroot-cause analysisleadershipproactive issue resolutionorganizational skillsescalation supportcross-functional teamwork
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Information TechnologyBachelor’s degree in EngineeringMaster’s degreeActive Secret clearanceTS/SCI clearance