Hiring: Implementations Network Engineer II Company: Leidos Location: Scott AFB, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 01:14:17 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : BGP, DNS, Security Clearance, TCP/IP, VPN About the job Experience: •If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. •For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Required Skills: •Our customer, the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), provides, operates, and assures command and control of the 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 capabilities and services. •Perform customer coordination, Initial Test and Acceptance (IT&A), execution of all reporting functions, and complete data input associated with new network equipment and service activations to ensure they are implemented in accordance with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) standards. •Configure and maintain DISA’s out-of-band management network consisting of Cisco and Juniper devices using baseline configurations customized for each site. •Upgrade software on Cisco and Juniper devices. •Create/update project planning documentation to support selecting and creating IP addressing schemes (subnet selection, equipment management IP selection) as well as assigning ports on out-of-band management nodes. •Perform systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users to determine hardware, software, or system functional requirements in support of customer resources. •Ensure all information (POC, location, & interface) is correct and formatted properly according to provided requirements. •Verify correct points of contact (POC) for each location through which the circuit traverses. Qualifications: •Proficient knowledge of various network hardware equipment specifications, configuration and testing processes, and industry specifications. •Network engineering, problem management, and performance management experience. •Knowledge of networking architecture, evaluating, and recommending new technologies to enhance current capabilities and performing needs assessments. •Knowledge of data and voice network design carried over various transmissions systems, router to router connections using military and commercial protocols such as BGP and ISIS, switch-to-switch trunking to include VLANS, and circuit configurations through multiplexers. •Knowledge of configuring, activating, testing, and analyzing network systems. •Demonstrated capacity to work in a team environment, but self-driven to complete assignments while continually developing proficiencies in processes. •Strong written and verbal communications, 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 at DISA, or knowledge of DISA systems and processes Compensation: •$59,150 - $106,925 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!