MDA Network Engineer II

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and Wellness programs

Income protection

Paid leave and retirement

Job summary

Leidos seeks a Network Engineer to support the DISA DGOC at Scott AFB, IL. You will manage critical network infrastructure and ensure mission-critical connectivity around the clock.

Leidos operates in a fast-paced defense environment requiring DoD Secret clearance, IAT Level 2, and a BS degree with relevant experience. You will work with optical, IP, and transport networks across multiple vendors.

Qualifications

• DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification is required before start date.
• Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience or a Master’s with less than 2 years.
• Ability to work in a 24x7 shift environment.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Knowledge of Transport and IP network topologies.

Responsibilities

• Execute network operations, configuring circuits across optical and packet gear.
• Perform real-time circuit redesign to restore connectivity during outages.
• Collaborate with customers and other NOCs to maximize network availability.
• Proactively monitor network alarms via management tools.
• Document outages, degradations, isolations, escalations, and resolutions.
• Assess and propose fixes using routers, switches, crypto devices, DWDM, and SONET/SDH.

Skills

DoD-8570 IAT Level 2

Network topology knowledge

Active DoD Secret clearance

24x7 shift readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Equivalent experience

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Ciena

DWDM

Optical Switching

SONET/SDH

Crypto devices

Job description

Description

Our customer is the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and acts as the provider of GIG/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 GIG capabilities and services in the 24x7 DISA Global Operations Center (DGOC).

The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector and Global Solutions Management-Operations II (GSMO-II) have an opening in our Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Operations Support Cell for a Network Engineer at Scott AFB, IL.

Responsibilites

Responsible for performing the following duties:

• Execute network operations to include configuration and analysis of customer circuits across optical and electro-optical multiplexers, , Time Division Multiplexing (TDM), routers, and switches.
• Perform real-time circuit redesign (alternate routing) to restore customer connectivity during scheduled and unscheduled outages and maintenance actions.
• Work directly with supported customers and engineers across other NOCs to ensure maximum network availability to minimize or eliminate mission and operational impact.
• Proactively monitor network alarms across platform specific network management tools.
• Utilize incident management applications to document all aspects of reported outages/degradations, isolations, escalations, and resolutions during the lifecycle of a service impacting network incident.
• Assess, identify and recommend resolutions to various network incidents and/or deficiencies leveraging knowledge in one or more of following: routers, switches, crypto devices, Ciena, CISCO, Juniper, MSPP, DWDM, Optical Switching, SONET/SDH, satellite communications.

Basic Qualifications

• Hold DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) prior to start date.
• Requires BS degree and 2 - 4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience. (Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.)
• Able to work in a 24x7 shift work environment.
• Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Requires working knowledge and understanding of both Transport and IP network topologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Tech control facility or cyber transport experience
• Circuit actions experience
• Telco NOC, inside or outside plant experience.
• Experience with MS Office suite, i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, TEAMs.
• Experience with one or more of the following: alarm surveillance, fault management, LAN maintenance, performance management.

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.

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave and Retirement

About 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 $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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.