SATCOM Network Engineer — 24/7 Mission Ops

Leidos; Shiloh (IL); On-site; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Network Engineer for the DGOC at Scott AFB, IL to support DISA-provided GIG capabilities and services 24/7. The role involves real-time SATCOM operations, circuit redesign, and close collaboration with customers and other NOCs.

Required qualifications include a DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline, a BS degree with 2–4 years' experience or MS with less than 2 years, and an active DoD Secret clearance. Prior SATCOM experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 or equivalent required.
• BS degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience (or MS with less than 2 years).
• Able to work in a 24x7 shift environment.
• Active DoD Secret security clearance required.
• General understanding of SATCOM and networking.

Responsibilities

• Operate network operations: configure and analyze circuits across SATCOM gateways.
• Perform real-time circuit redesign to restore connectivity during outages.
• Collaborate with customers and NOC engineers to maximize network availability.
• Execute change management: hardware replacement, software configurations, ASI management.
• Monitor network alarms and document outages, degradations, and resolutions.
• Assess and recommend fixes using knowledge of routers, switches, crypto devices, CISCO, Juniper, iDirect, EBEM, ESEM.

Skills

DoD-8570 IAT Level 2

24x7 shift readiness

Security clearance

SATCOM & networking principles

Education

BS degree in related field

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

iDirect

Network management tools

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Network Engineer for the DGOC at Scott AFB, IL to support DISA-provided GIG capabilities and services 24/7. The role involves real-time SATCOM operations, circuit redesign, and close collaboration with customers and other NOCs.

Required qualifications include a DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline, a BS degree with 2–4 years' experience or MS with less than 2 years, and an active DoD Secret clearance. Prior SATCOM experience is preferred.