Defense Network Activation Engineer

RMantra Solutions; Scott Air Force Base (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RMantra Solutions is seeking an Implementations Network Engineer to oversee installation, configuration and testing of network systems for DoD DISA projects at Scott AFB. You will work with customers and vendors to implement changes, manage service orders, activate circuits, and monitor performance against expectations.

Strong knowledge of BGP/OSPF, DHCP/DNS/TCP/IP, and network hardware is required, along with an active Secret clearance and DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 certification.

Qualifications

• Requires BS and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).
• Proficient knowledge of network hardware specs, configuration and testing.
• Experience in network engineering, problem and performance management.
• Knowledge of networking architecture and evaluating new technologies.
• Experience with data and voice network design across transmissions systems.
• Experience with network services (BGP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, WAN, VPN, VLAN, VRF).
• Knowledge of configuring, activating, testing, and analyzing network systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation oversight, configuration, testing, monitoring, and servicing of network equipment for DISA-aligned projects.
• Coordinate with customers, solution architects and vendor SMEs to implement changes and resolve issues.
• Manage Service Orders in accordance with Change Management procedures.
• Ensure TSOs are in place for scheduled network changes.
• Initiate network device configurations using configlets.
• Analyze DISN/databases to validate customer requirements.
• Design and implement solutions to technical problems through testing and documentation.
• Coordinate circuit activations with vendors for end-to-end connectivity.
• Monitor deployed changes for impacts on customer traffic.

Skills

Security clearance

DoD-8570 IAT Level 2

Network engineering

BGP

OSPF

DHCP

DNS

TCP/IP

Education

BS degree in a technical field

Masters with 2-6 years of experience

Tools

SharePoint

DISA Storefront (DSF)

Job description

RMantra Solutions is seeking an Implementations Network Engineer to oversee installation, configuration and testing of network systems for DoD DISA projects at Scott AFB. You will work with customers and vendors to implement changes, manage service orders, activate circuits, and monitor performance against expectations.

Strong knowledge of BGP/OSPF, DHCP/DNS/TCP/IP, and network hardware is required, along with an active Secret clearance and DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 certification.