Implementations​/Activations Network Engineer II

Description

Leidos, through the Digital Modernization Sector/Global Solutions Management-Operations II (GSMO-II) contract, is hiring an Implementations/Activations Network Engineer to support Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) services at Scott AFB, IL
. The engineer will perform installation oversight, configuration, testing, monitoring, and servicing of network equipment, and activate networks for projects supporting Department of Defense (DoD) networks.

Requirement: U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance.

• Coordinate with customers, solution architects, and vendor SMEs to execute Initial Test and Acceptance (IT&A) and ensure new service activations comply with DISA standards.
• Work directly with customers and stakeholders to implement changes, analyze, and resolve issues.
• Manage Service Orders per Change Management procedures and maintain accurate Telecommunication Service Orders (TSOs) for scheduled network additions.
• Initiate network device configurations using configlets and validate customer requirements with DISN and database analysis.
• Design and implement solutions for highly technical problems through testing, documentation, and configuration modifications.
• Coordinate circuit activation with commercial vendors to establish end‑to‑end connectivity.
• Perform network monitoring to assess the impact of deployed changes on customer traffic and document findings.
• Utilize systems analysis techniques to determine hardware, software, or system functional requirements and support customer resources.
• Engage with DISA project managers and customers to resolve unclear or incomplete requirements.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to secure approvals and ensure continuous progress of service requests.

• Proficient knowledge of network hardware, configuration, testing, and industry specifications.
• Experience configuring, activating, testing, and analyzing network systems.
• Network engineering, problem management, and performance management experience.
• Understanding of telecommunications and information technology concepts.
• Knowledge of data and voice network design across military and commercial protocols (e.g., BGP, ISIS, VLAN).
• Experience with network services (BGP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, WAN, VPN, VLAN, VRF) and network appliances.
• Ability to work in a team and independently complete assignments while developing process proficiency.
• Strong written and verbal communication, team building, and collaboration skills.
• An active Secret security clearance is required.
• DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).

• Prior experience with DISA systems and processes.
• Experience with SharePoint data entry.
• Experience performing customer outreach.
• Experience with DISA Request Fulfillment processes and documentation (TSRs, TSOs, completion reports).
• Basic understanding of DoD policy and DISA organizational structure.
• Network certifications:
  Cisco (CCNA, CCNP, etc.), Microsoft (MCSE, etc.), security certifications (Security+ CE, CISSP, etc.), ITIL.

BS degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree with less than 2 years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).

Pay range: $59,150.00 – $. Compensation is based on responsibilities, experience, and applicable equity and market data.

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