Leidos

Senior Network Engineer / Architect – Philadelphia, PA (Onsite)

Duration: 6 Months (Potential Extension)

Client: City of Philadelphia – Office of Innovation & Technology

Interview: Video (1–2 Rounds) |

We’re seeking a Senior Network Engineer / Architect to lead the design, implementation, and support of a large-scale, mission-critical network infrastructure. This role involves hands-on expertise with Juniper and Palo Alto Networks, advanced BGP/MPLS design, and ensuring high availability for VoIP and IP Video Surveillance (IPVS) systems. Ideal for a seasoned engineer who can bridge architecture and operations within a government enterprise environment.

Key Highlights:

• 10+ years in Network Engineering, including 3+ years in a Lead/Architect role
• Expert in Juniper (MX/EX/QFX/SRX) and Palo Alto (NGFW, Panorama, App-ID, WildFire)
• Strong in BGP, MPLS (L2/L3 VPNs, RSVP-TE), and QoS for VoIP/IPVS
• Experience designing secure, scalable WAN/LAN/Data Center networks
• Hands-on with Wireshark, 802.1x, and network segmentation strategies
• Must work onsite in Philadelphia, PA

Preferred Certifications: JNCIE, JNCIP, PCNSE, or CCIE

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $80.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Work Location: In person