SATCOM Network Engineer III - 24/7 DoD Ops

Leidos; Illinois; On-site; USD 73,000 - 133,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Network Engineer to support the DISA Global Operations Center at Scott AFB, IL. You will execute network operations, monitor SATCOM circuits, and coordinate with NOCs to maximize uptime in a 24x7 environment.

Qualifications include DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 certification, a BS degree with 4–8 years of experience (or MS with less), and an active DoD Secret clearance. Experience with Cisco/Juniper and SATCOM terminals is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).
• Requires BS degree and 4–8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Able to work in a 24x7 shift work environment.
• Must have an active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Requires general understanding of SATCOM and networking principles.

Responsibilities

• Execute network operations to include configuration and analysis of customer circuits across all SATCOM teleports and gateways.
• Perform real-time circuit redesign (alternate routing) to restore customer connectivity during outages and maintenance actions.
• Work with customers and engineers across other NOCs to maximize network availability and minimize mission impact.
• Perform change management tasks including hardware replacement and software configurations.
• Proactively monitor network alarms using platform management tools.
• Document outages, degradations, isolations, escalations, and resolutions in incident management applications.
• Assess incidents and recommend resolutions leveraging routers, switches, crypto devices and related tech.

Skills

DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline

DoD Secret clearance

Education

BS degree

MS degree (optional)

Tools

CISCO

Juniper

iDirect

EBEM

ESEM

MPM1000

crypto devices

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Network Engineer to support the DISA Global Operations Center at Scott AFB, IL. You will execute network operations, monitor SATCOM circuits, and coordinate with NOCs to maximize uptime in a 24x7 environment.

Qualifications include DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 certification, a BS degree with 4–8 years of experience (or MS with less), and an active DoD Secret clearance. Experience with Cisco/Juniper and SATCOM terminals is preferred.