Network Engineer II

Leidos • Shiloh, IL

1d • $59,150 - $106,925

About The Position

The Network Engineer II will support 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 (GSMO-II) contract. It provides sustainment, maintenance, problem management, and change management services to help ensure secure, reliable, and uninterrupted availability of Department of Defense IP networks.

The position performs network engineering in a Wide Area Network environment, including the design, implementation, and integration of network changes and sustainment of customer systems. It also involves analytical research, design development, and other work aligned with customer specifications; maintaining network uptime and connectivity; and carrying out hardware and software design and implementation tasks.

The stated schedule is swing shift, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Requirements

• Currently possess a DoD 8750 certification at IAT Level II, Security+ CE, or equivalent.
• Currently possess an active DoD Secret security clearance.
• Experience analyzing VLANs, routing, IP addressing, and subnetting.
• Experience with Palo Alto firewalls, F5 appliances, and Splunk systems.
• Experience troubleshooting and configuring IP networks using at least one of BGP, ISIS, OSPF, or static routing.
• Experience with service-provider or enterprise IP networks using an interface on Cisco ESR and/or ASR routers, and/or Juniper routers.
• Experience with ports and protocols.
• Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of prior relevant experience, or a master’s degree and less than 2 years of prior relevant experience; equivalent combinations of education and/or experience are accepted.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in Juniper and Cisco configuration, troubleshooting, and design.
• Experience with Cisco IOS XR, JUNOS, and Cisco IOS codes.
• Perl or other scripting-language capability for running configuration backups and retrieving information from Cisco or Juniper routers.
• IPSEC configuration, troubleshooting, and design experience.
• MPLS configuration, troubleshooting, and design experience.
• IPv6 configuration, troubleshooting, and design experience.
• Security certification and/or knowledge of DDoS and other attack vectors encountered in today’s networks.
• Crypto configuration, troubleshooting, and design experience.
• Layer 2/3 VPN and firewall knowledge and experience.
• Physical cable plant and wiring experience.
• Certifications with major network system vendors such as Cisco.
• Excellent project, technical, interpersonal, presentation, and problem management skills.
• Extensive network integration experience across a variety of network protocol standards.
• Ability to communicate detailed technical information orally and in writing about troubleshooting and implementation efforts.
• Familiarity with DoD regulations and directives.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering tasks related to the design, implementation, and integration of network changes and sustainment of customer systems in a Wide Area Network environment.
• Conduct planning and analytical research, design development, and other tasks to align with customer specifications.
• Control network systems to ensure 99% or better system uptime and connectivity.
• Ensure efficient delivery of contract capabilities using industry standards and repeatable processes.
• Mitigate risks, control costs and schedule variance, and effectively manage large-scale, integrated projects.
• Perform analytical tasks that include hardware and software design and implementation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level