Implementations / Activations Network Engineer II

ADP, Inc.; Shiloh (IL); In loco; USD 56.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) seeks an Implementations / Activations Network Engineer II to oversee installation, configuration, testing and monitoring of network equipment for DoD projects. The role supports DISA-provided capabilities and services within GSMO-II and requires working with customers, architects and vendors.

The candidate will manage activations, coordinate with vendors, and ensure changes meet DISA standards while maintaining strong documentation and communication

Competenze

• Active Secret Security Clearance required.
• DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) at start date.
• BS degree and 2-4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with network services (BGP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, WAN, VPN, VLAN, VRF) and network appliances (routers, load balancers, firewalls).
• Knowledge of data and voice network design across transmissions systems and protocols such as BGP and ISIS.
• Ability to work in a team environment but self-driven to complete assignments.
• Strong written and verbal communications.

Mansioni

• Coordinate customer activation with IT&A and data input 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 additions and changes.
• Analyze DISN and databases to validate customer requirements.
• Design and implement network solutions through testing and configuration changes.
• Coordinate activation with vendors for end-to-end connectivity.
• Monitor network to assess impact on customer traffic and report findings.
• Engage with project managers to resolve unclear requirements.
• Facilitate approvals to progress service requests.

Conoscenze

Network engineering

Problem management

Performance management

Teamwork

Communication

Self-motivation

Formazione

BS degree

MS degree

Strumenti

Routers

Firewalls

Load balancers

Descrizione del lavoro

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Implementations / Activations Network Engineer II

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1022

Salary Range: $56,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

Category: Network Administration and Ops

Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time

Travel Required: No

Shift: Day

Potential for Telework: No

Required:

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) at start date

Job Description:

Our customer, the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), provides, operates, and assures command and control of the Defense Information System Network (DISN) services to the Department of Defense (DoD) and national security organizations. This position directly supports the DISA-provided capabilities and services.

We are seeking an Implementations /Activations Network Engineer to support the Digital Modernization Sector and the Global Solutions Management Operations II (GSMO-II) program. The Implementations Network Engineer will perform installation oversight, configuration, testing, monitoring, and servicing of network equipment for projects supporting the Department of Defense networks.

Primary 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 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
• Analyze DISN and databases to validate and implement customer requirements
• Design and implement 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

Basic Qualifications

• 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
• An active Secret security clearance is required
• DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent)
• Requires BS degree and 2-4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience. (Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.)

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Prior experience at DISA, or knowledge of DISA systems and processes
• Prior experience with SharePoint data entry
• 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.