Implementations Network Engineer II

Leidos•Shiloh, IL

2d•$59,150 - $106,925

About The Position

The Implementations Network Engineer supports the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), which provides and operates Defense Information System Network (DISN) services for the Department of Defense and national security organizations. The role supports network projects by overseeing installation, configuring and testing equipment, monitoring and servicing networks, and activating network services. The engineer performs customer coordination, Initial Test and Acceptance (IT&A), reporting, and data entry for new equipment and service activations to ensure compliance with DISA standards. The role configures and maintains DISA’s out-of-band management network using Cisco and Juniper devices, applies site-specific baseline configurations, and upgrades device software. It also develops and updates project planning documentation for IP addressing and port assignments, analyzes users’ functional requirements, validates service-request information and points of contact, resolves unclear requirements with project managers or customers, and coordinates stakeholder approvals. The position also includes training team members on these duties.

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 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 independently 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 verify the accuracy of points of contact, locations, and interfaces.

Responsibilities

Perform and train team members in customer coordination, Initial Test and Acceptance (IT&A), reporting, and data input for network equipment and service activations.
Ensure new network equipment and service activations are implemented in accordance with DISA standards.
Configure and maintain DISA’s out-of-band management network, including Cisco and Juniper devices, using site-customized baseline configurations.
Upgrade software on Cisco and Juniper devices.
Create and update project planning documentation for IP addressing schemes, equipment management IP selection, and port assignments on out-of-band management nodes.
Analyze systems and consult users to determine hardware, software, and system functional requirements.
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.
Work with DISA project managers and customers to resolve incomplete or unclear requirements.
Engage stakeholders and facilitate approvals to keep service requests progressing.