Implementations Network Engineer II
About The Position
The Implementations Network Engineer II supports the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), which provides, operates, and assures command and control of Defense Information System Network (DISN) services for the Department of Defense and national security organizations. The role supports DISA-provided capabilities and services under Leidos’ Digital Modernization Sector/Global Solutions Management-Operations II contract. The engineer performs installation oversight, configuration, testing, monitoring, and servicing of network equipment, and activates networks for projects supporting Department of Defense networks. The position also performs and trains team members in customer coordination, Initial Test and Acceptance (IT&A), reporting, and data-entry activities associated with network equipment and service activations, ensuring implementation follows DISA standards.
Requirements
- 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 connections using military and commercial protocols such as BGP and ISIS, switch-to-switch VLAN trunking, and circuit configurations through multiplexers.
- Experience with network services such as BGP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, WAN, VPN, VLAN, and VRF, and network 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 and independently complete assignments while developing proficiency in processes.
- Strong written and verbal communication, team-building, and collaboration skills.
- Active Secret security clearance.
- DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification, such as Security+ CE or equivalent.
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 ordering services on behalf of customers and entering service requests into DISA Storefront (DSF).
- Experience conducting customer outreach on orders to verify the accuracy of points of contact, locations, and interfaces.
Responsibilities
- Perform and train the team in customer coordination, Initial Test and Acceptance (IT&A), reporting, and data input for new 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-customized baseline configurations.
- Upgrade software on Cisco and Juniper devices.
- Create and update project planning documentation for IP addressing schemes, including subnet and equipment-management IP selection, and port assignments on out-of-band management nodes.
- Apply systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting users to determine hardware, software, or system functional requirements supporting 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
