Implementation Network Engineer

Computer World Services; Illinois; On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Computer World Services is seeking an Implementations Network Engineer to oversee installation, configuration, testing, and monitoring of DoD network projects. You will coordinate with customers, architects, and vendors, execute ITA activities, and ensure DISA compliance for all activations.

Required are a BS degree with 4–8 years of experience (or a MS with 2–6 years), strong knowledge of BGP/OSPF/VLANs, and DoD processes. On-site role with potential TSOs and security clearances.

Qualifications

• BS degree and 4–8 years of relevant network engineering experience.
• Experience configuring, activating, testing, and analyzing network systems.
• Knowledge of BGP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, WAN, VPN, VLAN, VRF.
• Experience with DISA standards and DoD networks.
• Strong written and verbal communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform customer coordination, ITA and data input for new service activations per DISA standards.
• Work with customers, solution architects and SMEs to implement changes and resolve issues.
• Manage Service Orders per 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 modify network solutions through testing and documentation.
• Coordinate circuit activations with vendors for end-to-end connectivity.
• Monitor deployed changes and assess traffic impacts against expectations.
• Engage with DISA project managers to resolve unclear requirements.

Skills

Network engineering

BGP

OSPF

VLANs

Firewall concepts

Customer coordination

Documentation

Education

BS degree in a related field

Masters degree

Tools

Cisco Certifications

SharePoint

DISA TSOs/TSRs

Job description

The Implementations Network Engineer will perform installation oversight, configuration, testing, monitoring, servicing of network equipment and activation of networks for projects supporting the Department of Defense networks.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Perform customer coordination, Initial Test and Acceptance (IT&A), execution of all reporting functions, and complete data input associated with new service activations to ensure they are implemented in accordance with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) standards.
• Work directly with customers, solution architects and vendor SMEs to implement changes and also identify, analyze, and resolve issues.
• Manage Service Orders, in accordance with Change Management procedures
• Ensure Telecommunication Service Orders (TSOs) are in place and accurate for scheduled network additions and changes
• Initiate network device configurations using configlets
• Analyze DISN and databases to validate and implement customer requirements
• Design and implementation of solutions to highly technical problems through testing, documentation and modification of configurations on network devices
• Coordinate and program customer circuit activation with commercial vendors to establish the engineered solution for end-to-end connectivity
• Perform network monitoring to assess if deployed changes have caused impacts to customer traffic using provided expectations of traffic behavior, lessons learned, and customer reporting
• Utilize systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users to determine hardware, software, or system functional requirements in support of customer resources.
• 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.

Required Education & Experience

• Proficient BS degree and 4-8 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with 2-6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Proficient knowledge of various network hardware equipment specifications, configuration and testing processes, and industry specifications.
• Knowledge of configuring, activating, testing, and analyzing network systems.
• Network engineering, problem management, and performance management experience.
• Understanding of basic telecommunications and information technology terms and technology.
• 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).
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience at DISA, or knowledge of DISA systems and processes.
• Prior experience with SharePoint data entry.
• Experience performing customer outreach.
• Experience with DISA Request Fulfillment process and associate documents (TSRs, TSOs, completion reports) and circulars experience.
• Basic understanding of Department of Defense, its policies, and hierarchy.
• Basic understanding of DISA organizational structure and how different elements (DITCO, etc.) contribute to fulfilling mission partner TSR requirements.
• Network certifications: Cisco Certifications (CCNA, CCNP, etc.), Microsoft certifications (MCSE, etc.), security certifications (Security + CE, CISSP, etc.)- ITIL certification.

Certification Requirements

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

Clearance Requirements

• Active DoD SECRET is required with ability to obtain DoD Top Secret

Other (Travel, Work Environment, DoD 8570 Requirements, Administrative Notes, etc.)

• Position is on site at Government facility. Remote work is not available.

$70,000 - $85,000 a year

The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity. The posted range is appropriate for a typical candidate meeting, at a minimum, all the core requirements of the position.

Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. Current employees and/or qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

Computer World Services is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Computer World Services will ensure that individuals with disabilities (IWD) are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].