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Virtual Optical Network Engineer Jobs in Illinois

Leidos

Network Engineer II

Shiloh, IL · On-site

$59K - $106K/yr

... electro-optical multiplexers, routers, and switches. * Perform real-time circuit redesign ... engineering tiers to ensure maximum network availability to minimize or eliminate mission and ...

Leidos

Network Engineer II

Scott Air Force Base, IL · On-site

$59K - $106K/yr

... electro-optical multiplexers, routers, and switches. * Perform real-time circuit redesign ... engineering tiers to ensure maximum network availability to minimize or eliminate mission and ...

SA Technologies Inc.

Network Engineer

Bloomington, IL · Remote

Network Engineer Location: Bloomington, Illinois (61701) Duration: 6 Month Rate: Open Summary ... Provision Ethernet Virtual Circuits (EVC) remotely on varied types of devices throughout layer 2 ...

Leidos

Network Engineer II

Scott Air Force Base, IL · On-site

$59K - $106K/yr

... electro-optical multiplexers, routers, and switches. * Perform real-time circuit redesign ... engineering tiers to ensure maximum network availability to minimize or eliminate mission and ...

Leidos

Network Engineer III

Scott Air Force Base, IL · On-site

$73K - $132K/yr

... for a Network Engineer III supporting our Global Solutions Management-Operations II (GSMO-II) ... electro-optical multiplexers, routers, and switches. * Perform real-time circuit redesign ...

Leidos

Network Engineer I

Scott Air Force Base, IL · On-site

$50K - $91K/yr

... Network Engineer I supporting our Global Solutions Management-Operations II (GSMO-II) program at ... electro-optical multiplexers, routers, and switches. * Perform real-time circuit redesign ...

KE Staffing

Network Engineer

Oak Brook, IL · On-site

Maintain Storage Area Network (SAN) and servers (Azure, physical, and virtual). * Install servers, software, and other devices on the LAN according to schedule or as requested, ensuring that all work ...

Meta

Network Operations Engineer

Dekalb, IL

$106K/yr

Hands-on experience with various optical/network communication equipment such as network/fiber ... Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual ...

Littelfuse

Sr. Network Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$107K - $146K/yr

Cloud - Microsoft Azure Networking - Azure Virtual WAN - Azure VPN Gateway - ExpressRoute - AWS ... Azure Network Engineer Associate * CCIE Enterprise (preferred, not required) What Success Looks ...

FEDITC LLC

Network Engineer III

Scott Air Force Base, IL · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

Build and replicate production scenarios in lab environments (GNS3, CML, virtual routers) prior to ... and network diagrams * Collaborate across engineering, operations, and mission stakeholders to ...

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What is the difference between Virtual Optical Network Engineer vs Optical Network Engineer?

AspectVirtual Optical Network EngineerOptical Network Engineer
CredentialsRelevant certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, optical certifications)Same certifications as Virtual Optical Network Engineer
Work EnvironmentRemote/virtual setup, network design, and troubleshootingOn-site or hybrid, focusing on physical optical infrastructure
Industry UsageTelecom, data centers, cloud providersTelecom, internet service providers, infrastructure companies
Job FocusVirtualized optical networks, software-defined networkingPhysical optical fiber, hardware, and physical network deployment

The Virtual Optical Network Engineer and Optical Network Engineer roles share many certifications and industry applications. However, the Virtual Optical Network Engineer primarily works with virtualized and software-defined optical networks remotely, while the Optical Network Engineer focuses on physical infrastructure and hardware deployment. Both roles are essential in telecom and data center environments, but their work environments and focus areas differ.

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Network Engineer II

Leidos

Shiloh, IL • On-site

$59K - $106K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

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Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

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Job description

The Digital Sector of Leidos has multiple openings in our Joint Fires Network (JFN) NOC for Network Engineer II supporting our Global Solutions Management-Operations II (GSMO-II) program at Scott AFB, IL.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Our customer, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), 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).
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Execute network operations to include configuration and analysis of customer circuits across optical and electro-optical multiplexers, routers, and switches.
  • Perform real-time circuit redesign (alternate routing) to restore customer connectivity during scheduled and unscheduled outages and maintenance actions.
  • Work directly with internal and external customers, external government agencies, and other engineering tiers to ensure maximum network availability to minimize or eliminate mission and operational impact.
  • Proactively monitor network alarms across platform specific network management tools.
  • Perform a variety of change management tasks which include hardware replacement, software configurations, and ASI management.
  • Utilize incident management applications to document all aspects of reported outages/degradations, isolations, escalations, and resolutions during the lifecycle of a service impacting network incident.
  • Assess, identify and recommend resolutions to various network incidents and/or deficiencies leveraging knowledge in one or more of following: routers, switches, crypto devices, routing, CISCO, Juniper, MSPP, optical transport network, MPLS, time division multiplexing, SDH/SONET.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of prior relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
  • Hold DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) prior to start date.
  • Able to work in a 24x7 shift work environment.
  • Working knowledge of both Transport and IP network topologies.
  • Must have an active DoD Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Tech control facility or cyber transport experience.
  • Circuit actions and vendor experience.
  • IP/Transport architecture experience.
  • Solarwinds and JIRA experience.
  • Telco NOC, inside or outside plant experience.
  • Experience with MS Office suite, i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, TEAMs.
  • Experience with one or more of the following: alarm surveillance, fault management, LAN maintenance, performance management, change management.

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.
Original Posting:
June 18, 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 $59,150.00 - $106,925.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.

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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable practices. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

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