SATCOM IP Network Support Specialist

Leidos LLC; Illinois; On-site; USD 48,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Network Support Specialist to support DISA GIG/DISN services from Scott AFB, Illinois. The role involves creating and updating tickets, monitoring 24x7 operations, and configuring IP and SATCOM networks to support DoD SATCOM gateways.

The position requires U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance to start, with DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 certification and experience in MILSATCOM, SAA/GAAs, and iDirect/Linkway infrastructure.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 2-4 years of related experience.
• DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification at start date.
• Active Secret clearance and DoD SATCOM experience.

Responsibilities

• Create and update tickets in DISA ticketing systems for network issues.
• Monitor 24x7 network events and element management failures.
• Configure routers, switches, firewalls, and voice equipment for IP networks.
• Provide IP satellite modem support and manage SATCOM files.
• Remotely access customers into IP/SATCOM networks.
• Troubleshoot SATCOM/IP network issues with DoD gateways.
• Verify equipment baseline configurations and real-time operation.

Skills

SATCOM networking

IP network support

24/7 operations

Security+ CE

Education

High school diploma

Tools

iDirect/Linkway/EBEM

Job 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 24x& DISA Global Operations Center (DGOC). The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector and Global Solutions Management-Operations II (GSMO-II) have an opening in our Enterprise SATCOM Gateway Services (ESGS) Operations Support Cell for a Network Support Specialist at Scott AFB, IL. This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance to start.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Create and update tickets utilizing DISA ticketing applications to aid in customer problem tracking and resolution in all aspects of the network integral to our clients Baseband, IF and RF communications.
• Monitor network events and element management failures in real-time on a 24x7x365 basis.
• Perform IP network support to include configuration of routers, switches, firewalls and voice equipment.
• Perform IP satellite modem support to include configuration and issue of option/boot/RSP files.
• Remotely access and de-access customers into the IP/SATCOM networks.
• Work with DoD SATCOM Gateway facilities and deployed operators to troubleshoot and resolve SATCOM and IP network issues.
• Verify equipment is operating in the baseline configuration.
• Remotely provide global equipment configurations at DoD SATCOM Gateways utilizing the Satellite Access Authorization (SAA) and Gateway Access Authorization (GAA).

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE, or equivalent) at start date.
• Ability to work in a 24/7 operations environment.
• Moderate experience with Utilization of SAA/GAAs as a source documentation for network configuration.
• Moderate understanding and experience with the operation and configuration of MILSATCOM encryption devices.
• Moderate understanding and experience with Satellite Communications (SATCOM) architecture and signal flow.
• Currently possess an active Secret security clearance.
• Ability to manage IP over SATCOM networks using iDirect/Linkway/EBEM or equivalent FM-TDMA hubs.

Required Education and Experience:

High school diploma and 2-4 years of experience.

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Pay Range:

Pay Range: Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00 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.

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.

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