Network Engineer
About The Position
The Network Engineer provides telecommunications network engineering support for the analysis, design, implementation, and management of voice and data communications capabilities. Working independently or under general direction, the engineer supports moderately complex requirements involving voice networks, LAN/WAN data networks, wireless networks, and network management systems. The position develops network designs and installation and maintenance plans, defines system requirements and network specifications, analyzes information transport needs, coordinates implementation with other information systems professionals, and develops alternative solutions and backup plans with functional users. The role supports the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Information Operations Enterprise Enclave (IOEE) and Information Operations Secure Enterprise Enclave (IOSEE) Engineering Support Services program in Springfield, Virginia. It is hybrid, with onsite requirements at least once per week and additional onsite support at the DLA facility for SIPR-related tasks. The position is contingent upon contract award.
Requirements
- Three years of relevant experience.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
- Active Secret clearance with SSBI (Tier 5 investigation) or Top-Secret clearance.
- 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification; listed certifications include CompTIA Security+, CompTIA CySA+, or CCNA Security.
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
- Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN protocols, including OSPF, BGP, MPLS, and LDP; STIG compliance; routing and switching; and multi-vendor network devices.
- Experience with wired, wireless, voice, and video technologies.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, provide updates, and meet onsite requirements.
Nice To Haves
- CCNP Enterprise certification.
- Check Point CCSA certification.
Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and document comprehensive laboratory assessments of hardware, software, and configuration changes that could affect the DLA network or interconnectivity across cloud, core, and remote sites.
- Evaluate emerging security solutions and traffic-management technologies.
- Coordinate with government customers to develop Technology Assessment Plans, Change Implementation Plans (CIP), and Enterprise Change Requests (ECR), including objectives, technical approaches, procedures, schedules, and roles and responsibilities.
- Prepare detailed After Action Reports documenting the approach, results, and recommendations.
- Identify emerging network capabilities and develop evaluation and selection criteria.
- Develop system evaluation methods, testing approaches, and technical documentation using DLA network monitoring systems.
- Produce formal engineering documentation for executive-level briefings.
- Ensure interoperability between DLA WAN and DISN network systems.
- Plan and track implementation tasks; create network maps, detailed designs, test plans, ORT reports, device configurations, and procedures.
- Define network requirements, analyze telecommunications needs, and collaborate with IT professionals to implement network services.
- Develop alternative solutions and backup plans with functional users.
- Provide constructive feedback and identify configuration or routing improvements for lead and senior engineers to consider and implement.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage for eligible full-time employees.
- Retirement savings with company match.
- Paid time off.
- Voluntary supplemental benefits.
- Access to an employee assistance program.
- Educational assistance with tuition reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
