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Missile Defense Agency (MDA) NOC Technician III

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Scott AFB, ILJob$48–87K/yrTracked 1mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$48–87K/yr
Location
Scott AFB, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 Baseline CertificationSecurity+ CESecret clearance

Job overview

Leidos is hiring a Missile Defense Agency (MDA) NOC Technician III. The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) NOC Technician III supports the DISA Global Operations Center (DGOC) by providing GIG/Defense Information System Network (DISN) services. This role involves monitoring network events, performing incident correlation and fault analysis, and ensuring network and service restoration. The technician will work in a 24x7 environment at Scott Air Force Base, IL, supporting the Leidos Digital Modernization Sector and Global Solutions Management-Operations II (GSMO-II).

Key focus areas include Create and update tickets utilizing Service Now, Monitor network events and element management failures in real-time, and Proactively analyze alarms and provide detailed analyses.

Successful candidates bring DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 Baseline Certification, Security+ CE, and Ability To Work In A 24/7 Operation. Important skills include Routers, Switches, Crypto Devices, Routing, DSN/DRSN, and Video Services. Preferred (not required): ServiceNow, Network Monitoring, Incident Correlation, and Fault Analysis.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ServiceNowNetwork MonitoringIncident CorrelationFault AnalysisAlarm AnalysisFault IsolationTroubleshootingFault LoggingFault CorrectionNetwork RestorationService RestorationReroute Routine CircuitsConfiguration Management DatabaseSituational AwarenessIncident EscalationCustomer CoordinationCommunicationsTicket System UpdatesStatus ReportingKnowledge of TrainingStandard Operating ProceduresTools Within O&MEvaluates and Provides FeedbackTraining Network ControllersEffective CommunicationTechnical AdviceRoutersSwitchesCrypto DevicesRoutingDSN/DRSNVideo ServicesProminaCISCOJuniperMSPPDWDMOptical SwitchingAlarm SurveillanceFault ManagementLAN MaintenancePerformance ManagementNetwork TopologiesTransportIP

Qualifications

DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 Baseline CertificationSecurity+ CEAbility to Work in a 24/7 Operation2-4 Years of ExperienceActive Secret Security ClearanceEligible to Obtain Top-Secret Security ClearanceHigh School Diploma

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Description

Our customer is the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and acts as the provider of GIG/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 GIG capabilities and services in the 24x7 DISA Global Operations Center (DGOC). The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector and Global Solutions Management-Operations II (GSMO-II) have an opening in our Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Operations Support Cell for a Network Technician at Scott Air Force Base, IL.

Primary Responsibilities:

•Create and update tickets utilizing Service Now.

•Monitor network events and element management failures in real-time on a 24x7x365 basis across multiple monitoring tools.

•Incident Correlation and Fault Analysis:

o Proactively analyze alarms

o Provide detailed analyses leading to resolution of the

alarm conditions, including filtering and correlating fault

information

o Identifying the fault condition and its impacts

o Isolating root causes

o Coordinating correction of fault situations regardless of

the fault in the infrastructure.

•Notify necessary points of contacts based on essential or heightened awareness networks, circuits or location incidents.

•Incident Analysis (Fault Isolation):

o Support the fault isolation process

o Diagnoses and troubleshoot utilizing procedures to

isolate where the fault occurs

o Identify failed network element(s) i.e. systems,

hardware, software, circuits, or facilities.

o Activities include: testing, fault troubleshooting, fault

localization, fault logging and assignment

•Support all customers to include providing global situational awareness support.

•Fault Correction:

o Correct/replace faulty network elements, coordinating

with other service providers as necessary.

•Verify that service has been restored upon resolution of all customer-initiated tickets.

•Network/Service Restoration:

o Restore networks and service to full operation

o Coordinate with other service providers as necessary to

track service restoration and meet the DISN SLA and

customer negotiated SLAs.

o Identify failures that are attributable to a different

causes and impacts

o Conduct reroute and normalization of services and circuits due to outages, degradation, or Authorized Service Interruptions (ASIs).

o Reroute routine circuits within 24 hours of notification

o Documenting reroute in the configuration management database (CMDB).

o Provide updates on outages from technicians and/or

government incident tickets until a resolution or path to

resolution is identified and documented in ticket.

•Provide 24/7/365 sustainment support for outages, degradation of services and Tier 1/Tier 2 support

•Provide timely situational awareness to leadership and the impacted community within discovery and ticket creation using approved communication methods as outlined.

•Works directly with Shift lead and O&M leadership for guidance

•Incident Escalation:

o Fault escalation, customer coordination and communications, and ticket system updates and status reporting utilizing procedures between Tier I and Tier II.

•Record, assess, track, and monitor incident tickets escalated to operational infrastructure.

•Demonstrate knowledge of training, standard operating procedures, and tools within O&M.

•Evaluates and provides feedback for training, standard operating procedures, and tools.

•Assist in training Network controllers within O&M.

•Effectively communicates with the O&M team and the customer.

•Provide technical advice and insight to peers and customers to assist in resolution of complex issues.

•Demonstrate proficiency in several functions within the DISN: routers, switches, crypto devices, routing, DSN/DRSN, Video Services, Promina, CISCO, Juniper, MSPP, DWDM, Optical Switching, etc.

Basic Qualifications

•Must have DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE, or equivalent) at start date.

•Ability to work in a 24/7 operation.

•Experience with one or more of the following: alarm surveillance, fault management, LAN maintenance, performance management.

•Expertise in three or more of the following: routers, switches, crypto devices, routing, DSN/DRSN, Video Services, Promina, CISCO, Juniper, MSPP, DWDM, Optical Switching.

•General understanding of network topologies, both transport and IP.

•Currently possess an active Secret security clearance and be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.

•High school and 2-4 years of experience.

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Original Posting:

July 24, 2026

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.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $48,100.00 - $86,950.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits .

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

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

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