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Leidos · 15 hours ago

Job Posting Title Implementations / Activations Network Engineer

Scott AFB, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$73K/yr - $133K/yr

4+ years exp

Leidos is a leader in technology serving government and commercial customers, and they are seeking an Implementations Network Engineer III to support the Defense Information Systems Agency. The role involves installation oversight, configuration, testing, and activation of network equipment for Department of Defense networks.

ComputerGovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyNational SecuritySoftware

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for performing and training team on the following duties: Perform customer coordination, Initial Test and Acceptance (IT&A), execution of all reporting functions, and complete data input associated with new network equipment and service activations to ensure they are implemented in accordance with Defense Information Systems Agency (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 selecting and creating IP addressing schemes (subnet selection, equipment management IP selection) as well as assigning ports on out-of-band management nodes

Perform systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users to determine hardware, software, or system functional requirements in support of customer resources

Ensure all information (POC, location, & interface) is correct and formatted properly according to provided requirements

Verify correct points of contact (POC) for each location through which the circuit traverses

Engage with the 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 continual forward progress of the service request

Qualification

CiscoJuniperNetwork engineeringDoD-8570 IAT Level 2Network servicesNetwork designTeam collaborationWritten communicationVerbal communication

Required

U.S. citizenship

active Secret clearance

Proficient knowledge of various network hardware equipment specifications, configuration and testing processes, and industry specifications

Network engineering, problem management, and performance management experience

Knowledge of networking architecture, evaluating, and recommending new technologies to enhance current capabilities and performing needs assessments

Knowledge of data and voice network design carried over various transmissions systems, router to router connections using military and commercial protocols such as BGP and ISIS, switch-to-switch trunking to include 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 communications, team building and collaboration skills

An active Secret security clearance is required

DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent)

Requires BS and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience. (Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.)