Implementation Engineer- 61 And 62

TEKsystems•Scott Air Force Base, IL

2d•$28 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

The Implementation Engineer performs customer coordination, Initial Test and Acceptance (IT&A), reporting, and data entry for new network equipment and service activations, ensuring implementation complies with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) standards. The role configures and maintains DISA’s out-of-band management network, which uses Cisco and Juniper devices, and upgrades device software. The engineer creates and updates project planning documentation for IP addressing and port assignments, analyzes systems requirements with users, and validates points of contact, locations, and interfaces. The position also coordinates with DISA project managers, customers, and other stakeholders to resolve unclear or incomplete requirements and obtain approvals. This is a contract-to-hire position performed fully onsite at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.

Requirements

Active U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret clearance.
Security+ certification or IAT II or IAT III certification; DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) is also specified.
Proficient knowledge of network hardware specifications, configuration and testing processes, and industry specifications.
Experience in network engineering, problem management, and performance management.
Knowledge of networking architecture, technology evaluation and recommendations, and needs assessments.
Knowledge of data and voice network design over various transmission systems, router-to-router connections using protocols such as BGP and ISIS, switch-to-switch trunking including VLANs, and circuit configurations through multiplexers.
Experience with network services including BGP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, WAN, VPN, VLAN, and VRF, and appliances such as routers, load balancers, domain name servers, and firewalls.
Knowledge of configuring, activating, testing, and analyzing network systems.
Ability to work in a team while independently completing assignments and developing proficiency in processes.
Strong written and verbal communication, team-building, and collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience at DISA or knowledge of DISA systems and processes.
Prior experience with SharePoint data entry, DDOE, or SharePoint order processing.
Experience providing customer outreach on orders to verify points of contact, locations, and interfaces.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with customers and perform Initial Test and Acceptance (IT&A) for new network equipment and service activations.
Execute reporting functions and enter data associated with network equipment and service activations in accordance with DISA standards.
Configure and maintain DISA’s out-of-band management network using Cisco and Juniper devices and site-specific baseline configurations.
Upgrade software on Cisco and Juniper devices.
Create and update project planning documentation for subnet selection, equipment management IP selection, and port assignments on out-of-band management nodes.
Consult with users to determine hardware, software, and system functional requirements in support of customer resources.
Ensure points of contact, locations, and interfaces are correct and formatted according to requirements.
Verify points of contact for each location traversed by a circuit.
Work with DISA project managers and customers to resolve incomplete or unclear requirements.
Contact stakeholders and facilitate approvals to maintain progress on service requests.
Order services for customers and enter service requests into the DISA Storefront (DSF).