Implementations Network Engineer

Leidos; Illinois; Sur place; USD 59 000 - 107 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Leidos is seeking an Implementations Network Engineer for Scott AFB, IL to oversee installation, configuration, testing and activation of networks supporting DISA services. The role requires a Secret clearance and DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 certification, with hands-on experience in Cisco/Juniper devices and multi-vendor network configurations.

Responsibilities include IT&A, IP addressing planning, data input accuracy, and stakeholder coordination to ensure timely service delivery in a DoD environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient knowledge of network hardware specifications, configuration and testing.
• Experience in network engineering, problem and performance management.
• Knowledge of networking architecture and evaluating new technologies.
• Experience with BGP/ISIS, VLANs, and multi-vendor configurations.
• Hands-on with services (BGP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, WAN, VPN, VLAN, VRF) and devices (routers, load balancers, firewalls).
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively; self-driven to complete assignments.
• Strong written and verbal communications and collaboration skills.
• Active Secret security clearance required.
• DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).

Responsabilités

• Coordinate with customers and manage IT&A reporting and data input for new network activations.
• Configure and maintain DISA’s out-of-band management network with Cisco/Juniper devices.
• Upgrade software on Cisco and Juniper devices.
• Create/update project planning docs for IP addressing schemes and port assignments.
• Analyze requirements with users to determine hardware/software needs.
• Verify POC, location, and interface data per requirements.
• Confirm POC for each circuit traversal location.
• Engage project managers and customers to resolve issues and secure approvals.

Connaissances

Network hardware

Network engineering

Problem management

Performance management

Networking architecture

BGP

ISIS

VLAN

DHCP

DNS

TCP/IP

WAN

VPN

Team collaboration

Clear communication

Formation

BS degree in a relevant field

Outils

Cisco devices

Juniper devices

DISA systems

Description du poste

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

The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector/Global Solutions Management-Operations II (GSMO-II) contract has an opening for an Implementations Network Engineer at Scott AFB, IL. 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.

This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance.

Daily Responsibilities:

• 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.

Basic 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 & Experience:

• Requires BS degree and 2-4 years of prior relevant experience or Masters with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience.

GSMO

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Pay Range: $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health and Wellness programs
• Income Protection
• Paid Leave
• Retirement

More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.