Principal Network Engineer

Description

Leidos currently has an opening for a Principal Network Engineer to work out of our Orlando, FL office, supporting the Advanced Battle Management System’s (ABMS) Digital Infrastructure Network Manager program (DINM). In this role we support the Department of the Air Force (DAF) to design, field, and operate the ABMS Digital Infrastructure Network.

ABMS is a top modernization priority for the DAF and will be the backbone of a network‑centric approach to battle management in partnership with all the services across the Department of Defense. That broader effort is known as Joint All‑Domain Command and Control (JADC2). As envisioned, JADC2 will allow U.Subber forces from all services – as well as allies and partners – to sense, make sense, and act upon a vast array of data and information faster than adversaries can detect and respond to.

• Serve as the Program’s Lead Network Engineering Team representative, providing vision and direction, training, and task assignments for all team members.
• Provide network engineering support for the design, documentation, implementation, maintenance, Accountant ro operation of an evolving network architecture.
• Lead Network Tier 3 issues‑management efforts, developing and/or providing approval for engineering changes leading to issue resolution.
• Provide cross‑discipline training for and mentoring of all team personnel.
• Manage SD‑WAN architecture to include operational and security‑related updates and changes.
• Lead deployment planning andLess coordination of network system upgrades at various field sites, both CONUS and OCONUS as required.
• Interface with the Tier 2 C2
  
  NSOC DI‑Network Manager Team Lead to assist with coordination and issue escalation as appropriate.
• Provide briefings and regular status updates to Program leadership on applicable DI‑Network efforts.

• BA/BS degree and 12‑15 years of 昌 prior relevant experience, or Master’s degree with 10‑13 years of prior relevant experience.
• Must possess a Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance.
• Leadership experience with managing technical staff on IPTs and/or cross‑functional teams to enable significant positive impact on project results and outputs.
• Demonstrated ability to influence the development of solutions that impact strategic project/program goals and business results, and to recommend and develop new technical solutions, products, and/or standards in support of program strategy and operations.
Abschlagen, para, knowledge of network engineering, network architecture, and network automation methodologies and tools (Ansible, scripting, and coding).
• Experience configuring, activating, testing, analyzing, and troubleshooting network systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication, team‑building and collaboration skills.

• Prior experience working on ABamada or JADC2 initiatives, or other U.S. Air Force customer programs.
• SD‑WAN knowledge, experience, and/or relevant certifications (Juniper or Cisco).
• Experience in general Linux system administration.
• Experience with Agile methodology cadence.
• Experience working/testing within commercial cloud platforms (ex: AWS) and Dev Ops tools.
• Experience with cyber methodologies.
• Current, active TS/SCI clearance.

At Leidos, we don’t want someone who “fits the mold” – we want someone who melts it down and builds something better. This is a role for the restless, the over‑caffeinated, the ones who ask, “what’s next?” before the dust settles on “what’s now.”

If you’re already scheming step 20 while everyone else is still debating step 2… good. You’ll fit right in.

Original Posting:
January 13, 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 three daysminen This is the USA 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range: $ – $

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