Implementations Network Engineer II

Leidos•Shiloh, IL

About The Position

The Implementations Network Engineer 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 performs installation oversight, configuration, testing, monitoring, and servicing of network equipment, and activates networks for projects supporting Department of Defense networks. The engineer coordinates with customers and stakeholders, performs Initial Test and Acceptance (IT&A), completes reporting and data entry for new equipment and service activations, and ensures implementation follows DISA standards. The position also configures and maintains DISA’s out-of-band management network, comprising Cisco and Juniper devices, and supports planning, IP addressing, troubleshooting, requirements clarification, and service-request progress.

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 network architecture, evaluating and recommending technologies, and conducting needs assessments.
Knowledge of data and voice network design over various transmission systems, router-to-router connections using military and commercial 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 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 while being self-driven in completing assignments and 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.
Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and less than 2 years of relevant experience.

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 providing customer outreach on orders to ensure 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 entry associated with new network equipment and service activations.
Ensure network equipment and service activations are implemented 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.
Conduct systems analysis, including consulting users to determine hardware, software, and system functional requirements in support of customer resources.
Ensure points of contact, locations, and interfaces are accurate and formatted according to requirements.
Verify the correct points of contact for each location traversed by a circuit.
Engage DISA project managers and customers to resolve incomplete or unclear requirements.
Contact stakeholders and facilitate approvals to keep service requests moving forward.