
Network Engineer – RTSS
Leidos
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Fort Belvoir • Florida • Maryland • United States
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Salary
💰 $59,150 - $106,925 per year
Tech Stack
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