Implementations Network Engineer I

Leidos LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 51,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness programs

Paid Leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Leidos at Scott AFB, IL seeks an Implementations Network Engineer to oversee installation, testing, and configuration of Cisco and Juniper gear for DISA services. You will coordinate ITA activities and ensure activations align with DISA standards.

Requirements include US citizenship, an active Secret clearance, and DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 certification. A BS degree or equivalent experience is expected with limited prior relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Active Secret security clearance is required.
• DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).
• BS degree or equivalent experience and less than 2 years prior relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform ITA, reporting, and data input for new network activations to meet DISA standards.
• Configure and maintain DISA out-of-band management network with Cisco/Juniper devices.
• Upgrade software on Cisco and Juniper devices.
• Create/update IP addressing schemes and port assignments for management nodes.
• Engage with project managers and customers to resolve requirements and drive progress.

Skills

BGP

OSPF

VLAN

VPN

Security+ CE

Clearance

Teamwork

Documentation

Education

BS degree or equivalent experience

Tools

SharePoint

DISA systems knowledge

Job description

Our customer, the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), provides, operates, and assures command and control of the Defense Information System Network (DISN) services to its customers, the department of Defense (DoD) and national security organizations. This position directly supports the DISA‑provided capabilities and services. The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector/Global Solutions Management‑Operations II (GSMO‑II) contract has an opening for an Implementations Network Engineer at Scott AFB, IL. The Implementations Network Engineer will perform installation oversight, configuration, testing, monitoring and servicing of network equipment for projects supporting the Department of Defense networks. This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance to start.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform customer coordination, Initial Test and Acceptance (IT&A), execution of all reporting functions, and complete data input associated with new network equipment and service activations to ensure they are implemented in accordance with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) standards.
• Configure and maintain DISA’s out-of-band management network consisting of Cisco and Juniper devices using baseline configurations customized for each site.
• Upgrade software on Cisco and Juniper devices.
• Create/update project planning documentation to support selecting and creating IP addressing schemes (subnet selection, equipment management IP selection) as well as assigning ports on out-of-band management nodes.
• Perform systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users to determine hardware, software, or system functional requirements in support of customer resources.
• Ensure all information (POC, location, & interface) is correct and formatted properly according to provided requirements.
• Verify correct points of contact (POC) for each location through which the circuit traverses.
• Engage with the DISA project managers and/or customers to resolve issues with incomplete or unclear requirements.
• Reach out to stakeholders and facilitate approvals as necessary to ensure continual forward progress of the service request.

Basic Qualifications

• Knowledge of various network hardware equipment specifications, configuration and testing processes, and industry specifications.
• Knowledge of data and voice networks carried over various transmissions systems, router to router connections using military and commercial protocols such as BGP and ISIS, switch-to-switch trunking to include VLANS, and circuit configurations through multiplexers.
• Experience with network services (BGP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, WAN, VPN, VLAN, VRF, etc.) and network appliances (e.g., routers, load balancers, domain name servers, firewalls).
• Knowledge of configuring, activating, testing, and analyzing network systems.
• Ability to work in a team environment, but self-driven to complete assignments while continually developing proficiencies in processes.
• Strong written and verbal communications, team building and collaboration skills.
• An active Secret security clearance is required.
• DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience at DISA, or knowledge of DISA systems and processes.
• Prior experience with SharePoint data entry, DDOE, or SharePoint order processing.
• Order services on behalf of the customer; input service requests into DISA Storefront (DSF).
• Experience providing customer outreach on all orders to ensure accuracy of the POC, location, and interface.

Required Education and Experience

BS degree or equivalent experience and less than 2 years prior relevant experience.

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Original Posting

Original Posting: September 17, 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 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range

Pay Range: Pay Range $50,700.00 - $91,650.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available here.

Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $17.2 billion for the fiscal year ended January 2, 2026. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Commitment and Diversity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.