Implementation Network Engineer

TEKsystems; Scott Air Force Base (IL); On-site; USD 44,083 - 71,635; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Health

401(k) Plan - Pre-tax and Roth options

Life Insurance (Voluntary)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Job summary

TEKsystems is seeking an experienced network professional for a contract-to-hire role at Scott Air Force Base, IL. The position involves coordinating IT&A activities, configuring and upgrading DISA network devices, and creating IP addressing plans while ensuring DISA standards are met.

The ideal candidate will have DoD clearance, extensive knowledge of BGP/ISIS, VLANs, and WAN deployments, and strong communication skills to collaborate with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of network hardware specifications, configuration and testing processes.
• Experience in network engineering, problem management, and performance management.
• Knowledge of networking architecture, evaluating and recommending new technologies.
• Knowledge of data and voice network design across multiple transmissions and protocols (BGP, ISIS, VLANs, circuits).
• Experience with network services (BGP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, WAN, VPN, VLAN, VRF).
• Knowledge of configuring, activating, testing, and analyzing network systems.
• Ability to work in a team environment and self-drive to complete assignments with continued proficiency development.
• Strong written and verbal communications, team building and collaboration skills.
• Active DoD security clearance required.
• DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with customers and perform IT&A and reporting for new network equipment activations.
• Configure and maintain DISA's out-of-band management network with Cisco/Juniper gear.
• Upgrade software on Cisco and Juniper devices.
• Create/update project planning docs for IP addressing schemes and port assignments.
• Conduct systems analysis to determine hardware/software/system requirements.
• Verify POC, location, interface accuracy per requirements.
• Confirm POC for each circuit location and ensure correct contacts.
• Engage project managers/customers to resolve unclear requirements.
• Facilitate stakeholder approvals to advance service requests.

Skills

cisco

wan

router

Education

Bachelors degree + 3 years

Associate's degree + 7 years

Major certification + 7 years

Tools

DISA stores

Job description

Clearance Requirement

This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to be obtain an (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret).

Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Job Description

• 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.

Skills

• cisco
• wan
• router

Top Skills Details

• cisco
• wan
• router

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 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).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience at DISA, or knowledge of DISA systems and processes
• Prior experience with SharePoint data entry, DDOE, or SharePoint order processing.
• Order 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 and Experience

• A bachelor's degree plus 3 years of recent specialized experience, OR
• An associate's degree plus 7 years of recent specialized experience, OR
• A major certification plus 7 years of recent s

Experience Level

Intermediate Level

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Scott Air Force Base, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $52.00/hr.

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Scott Air Force Base,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 2026.

About TEKsystems

We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands‑on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.