Implementations Network Engineer II Job at Leidos in Shiloh
Leidos, Shiloh, IL, United States
Our customer, the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), provides, operates, and ensures command and control of the Defense Information System Network (DISN) services to its customers, the Department of Defense and national security organizations. This position directly supports the DISA-provided capabilities and services from the Leidos Digital Modernization Sector/Global Solutions Management-Operations II (GSMO-II) contract.
Implementations Network Engineer – Overview
This role will conduct installation oversight, configuration, testing, monitoring, servicing of network equipment, and activation of networks for projects supporting the Department of Defense networks. The engineer will work at Scott AFB, IL. The position requires U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance.
Daily Responsibilities
Perform customer coordination, Initial Test and Acceptance (IT&A), execute all reporting functions, and complete data input associated with new network equipment and service activations to ensure implementation in accordance with DISA standards.
Configure and maintain DISA’s out‑of‑band management network consisting of Cisco and Juniper devices using baseline configurations customized for each site.
Upgrade software on Cisco and Juniper devices.
Create/update project planning documentation to support selection and creation of IP addressing schemes and assigning ports on out‑of‑band management nodes.
Perform systems analysis techniques and procedures, consulting with users to determine hardware, software, or system functional requirements.
Ensure all information (POC, location, & interface) is correct and formatted properly according to provided requirements.
Verify correct points of contact for each location through which the circuit traverses.
Engage with DISA project managers and/or customers to resolve issues with incomplete or unclear requirements.
Reach out to stakeholders and facilitate approvals as necessary to ensure continuous forward progress of the service request.
Basic Qualifications
Proficient knowledge of various network hardware equipment specifications, configuration and testing processes, and industry specifications.
Experience in network engineering, problem management, and performance management.
Knowledge of networking architecture, evaluating, and recommending new technologies to enhance current capabilities and performing needs assessments.
Knowledge of data and voice network design across 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 (BGP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, WAN, VPN, VLAN, VRF, etc.) and network appliances (e.g., routers, load balancers, domain name servers, firewalls).
Knowledge of configuring, activating, testing, and analyzing network systems.
Ability to work in a team environment, but self‑driven to complete assignments while continually developing proficiencies in processes.
Strong written and verbal communication, team‑building, and collaboration skills.
Active Secret security clearance.
DoD‑8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).
Preferred Qualifications
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 the customer; input service requests into DISA Storefront (DSF).
Experience providing customer outreach on all orders to ensure accuracy of the POC, location, and interface.
Required Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and less than 2 years of relevant experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Implementations Network Engineer – Overview
This role will conduct installation oversight, configuration, testing, monitoring, servicing of network equipment, and activation of networks for projects supporting the Department of Defense networks. The engineer will work at Scott AFB, IL. The position requires U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance.
Daily Responsibilities
Perform customer coordination, Initial Test and Acceptance (IT&A), execute all reporting functions, and complete data input associated with new network equipment and service activations to ensure implementation in accordance with DISA standards.
Configure and maintain DISA’s out‑of‑band management network consisting of Cisco and Juniper devices using baseline configurations customized for each site.
Upgrade software on Cisco and Juniper devices.
Create/update project planning documentation to support selection and creation of IP addressing schemes and assigning ports on out‑of‑band management nodes.
Perform systems analysis techniques and procedures, consulting with users to determine hardware, software, or system functional requirements.
Ensure all information (POC, location, & interface) is correct and formatted properly according to provided requirements.
Verify correct points of contact for each location through which the circuit traverses.
Engage with DISA project managers and/or customers to resolve issues with incomplete or unclear requirements.
Reach out to stakeholders and facilitate approvals as necessary to ensure continuous forward progress of the service request.
Basic Qualifications
Proficient knowledge of various network hardware equipment specifications, configuration and testing processes, and industry specifications.
Experience in network engineering, problem management, and performance management.
Knowledge of networking architecture, evaluating, and recommending new technologies to enhance current capabilities and performing needs assessments.
Knowledge of data and voice network design across 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 (BGP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, WAN, VPN, VLAN, VRF, etc.) and network appliances (e.g., routers, load balancers, domain name servers, firewalls).
Knowledge of configuring, activating, testing, and analyzing network systems.
Ability to work in a team environment, but self‑driven to complete assignments while continually developing proficiencies in processes.
Strong written and verbal communication, team‑building, and collaboration skills.
Active Secret security clearance.
DoD‑8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).
Preferred Qualifications
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 the customer; input service requests into DISA Storefront (DSF).
Experience providing customer outreach on all orders to ensure accuracy of the POC, location, and interface.
Required Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and less than 2 years of relevant experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.
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