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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** Leidos, Inc.
- **Location:** United States
- **Salary:** $59,150.0 - $106,925.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Cisco IOS, Communications Protocols, Cyber Security, System Configuration, IP Addressing, Internet Protocol, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), IPv6, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Junos, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Local Area Networks, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Enterprise Integration, Ddos, Splunk, Cisco, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** July 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/286991/network-engineer-ii-illinois-il-scott-air-force-base

## About the Role

u2022 Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at IAT level II, Security+ CE or equivalent to meet requirement.\n
\u2022 Experience analyzing VLAN, routing, IP addressing and sub-netting.\n
\u2022 Experience with Palo Alto firewalls, F5 appliances, and Splunk systems\n
\u2022 Experience troubleshooting and configuring IP networks using at least one of the following routing methods: BGP, ISIS or OSPF, Static routing.\n
\u2022 Experience with either service provider or enterprise IP networks using an interface on Cisco (ESR and ASR) and/or Juniper routers.\n
\u2022 Experience with ports and protocols.\n
\u2022 Currently possess an active DoD Secret security clearance.\n
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\nPreferred Qualifications\n
\u2022 Equally proficient in Juniper and Cisco configuration, troubleshooting, and design.\n
\u2022 Experience with Cisco IOS XR, JUNOS, and Cisco IOS codes.\n
\u2022 Pearl or other language scripting capable of running backup confits and other scripting to pull information from Cisco/Juniper routers\n
\u2022 IPSEC configuration, troubleshooting, and design experience.\n
\u2022 MPLS configuration, troubleshooting, and design experience.\n
\u2022 IPV6 configuration, troubleshooting, and design experience.\n
\u2022 Security certification and/or knowledge of DDoS and other attack vectors experienced in today' networks.\n
\u2022 Crypto configuration, troubleshooting, and design experience.\n
\u2022 Layer 2/3 VPN and Firewall knowledge and experience.\n
\u2022 Physical cable plant and wiring experience.\n
\u2022 Certifications with major network system vendors such as Cisco are a strong plus.\n
\u2022 Excellent project, technical, interpersonal, presentation and problem management skills.\n
\u2022 Extensive network integration experience for a variety of network protocol standards.\n
\u2022 Ability to communicate orally, and in writing, detailed technical information on troubleshooting and implementation efforts.\n, Requires BS degree and 2-4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience. (Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.)\n



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