Defense Network Implementations Engineer

Leidos; Illinois; On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Implementations Network Engineer for Scott AFB, IL to oversee installation, configuration, testing and activation of networks supporting DISA services. The role requires a Secret clearance and DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 certification, with hands-on experience in Cisco/Juniper devices and multi-vendor network configurations.

Responsibilities include IT&A, IP addressing planning, data input accuracy, and stakeholder coordination to ensure timely service delivery in a DoD environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of network hardware specifications, configuration and testing.
• Experience in network engineering, problem and performance management.
• Knowledge of networking architecture and evaluating new technologies.
• Experience with BGP/ISIS, VLANs, and multi-vendor configurations.
• Hands-on with services (BGP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, WAN, VPN, VLAN, VRF) and devices (routers, load balancers, firewalls).
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively; self-driven to complete assignments.
• Strong written and verbal communications and collaboration skills.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with customers and manage IT&A reporting and data input for new network activations.
• Configure and maintain DISA’s out-of-band management network with Cisco/Juniper devices.
• Upgrade software on Cisco and Juniper devices.
• Create/update project planning docs for IP addressing schemes and port assignments.
• Analyze requirements with users to determine hardware/software needs.
• Verify POC, location, and interface data per requirements.
• Confirm POC for each circuit traversal location.
• Engage project managers and customers to resolve issues and secure approvals.

Skills

Network hardware

Network engineering

Problem management

Performance management

Networking architecture

BGP

ISIS

VLAN

DHCP

DNS

TCP/IP

WAN

VPN

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Education

BS degree in a relevant field

Tools

Cisco devices

Juniper devices

DISA systems

Job description

Leidos is seeking an Implementations Network Engineer for Scott AFB, IL to oversee installation, configuration, testing and activation of networks supporting DISA services. The role requires a Secret clearance and DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 certification, with hands-on experience in Cisco/Juniper devices and multi-vendor network configurations.

Responsibilities include IT&A, IP addressing planning, data input accuracy, and stakeholder coordination to ensure timely service delivery in a DoD environment.