Network Engineer II

Delaware Nation Industries; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Talantir is seeking a Network Engineer II to provide Tier 3 engineering and 24x7 NOSC support for the IHS enterprise network. You will troubleshoot complex incidents, perform upgrades, and coordinate with vendors while ensuring secure, compliant services across data centers and hundreds of sites.

The role emphasizes Cisco Nexus/IOS environments, OSPF/BGP routing, QoS for voice/video, firewall/VPN configurations, and rigorous documentation aligned with ITIL, DISA/STIGs, and NIST controls.

Qualifications

• U.S. Government Public Trust clearance (Level 5C) required.
• 5+ years of enterprise network experience supporting large WANs and/or data centers.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching; ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Knowledge of OSPF, BGP, and VPN technologies (IPsec).
• Strong documentation and communication skills; customer-focused and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 3 engineering and operational support for NOSC operations.
• Troubleshoot complex network incidents and perform config changes and upgrades.
• Configure and support Cisco Nexus/IOS platforms in data centers and facilities.
• Implement OSPF and BGP routing; manage QoS for critical apps.
• Generate required documentation and reports per ITIL and federal standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer-focused

24x7 operations

Education

CCNA

CCNP or equivalent

Tools

Cisco routing & switching

Cisco Nexus/Catalyst IOS

Palo Alto (Panorama)

Firepower Management Center

Splunk

PRTG

LiveAction NX

Cisco ISE

Catalyst Center

NetFlow/SNMP

Wireshark

ServiceNow

Job description

The Network Engineer II provides Tier 3 engineering and operational support for the Indian Health Service (IHS) enterprise network as part of a 24x7 Network Operations & Support Center (NOSC). This role is responsible for maintaining reliable, secure, and compliant network services across a large WAN and multiple data centers, supporting hundreds of geographically distributed sites. The engineer troubleshoots complex incidents, performs configuration changes and upgrades, coordinates with telecommunications and hardware vendors, and produces required documentation and reporting in accordance with ITIL processes and Federal security standards.

Routing & Switching (R&S)

• Provide support for routing, switching, and WAN connectivity incidents; diagnose and remediate degraded performance and outages.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco Nexus/IOS-based routing and switching platforms in enterprise environments located in data centers and individual IHS facilities.
• Implement and support standard routing protocols OSPF, BGP.
• Perform software upgrades and patching, maintaining secure configuration baselines and standardized templates.
• Support QoS policies for voice/video and critical clinical applications; validate traffic behavior using flow and packet analysis tools as needed.

Network Monitoring & Event Management

• Monitor network infrastructure for circuit, device, and security events; detect both hard failures and degraded performance.
• Respond to alerts and incidents with urgency and ownership; communicate status to stakeholders and impacted sites.
• Use monitoring and analysis tools such as Splunk, PRTG, LiveAction NX, Cisco Catalyst Center, SNMP/NetFlow, and log review to isolate root cause.
• Generate operational reporting (e.g., daily situational awareness, weekly summaries, monthly network availability and status reports) as required by the program.

Wireless

• Support enterprise wireless LAN environments (Cisco and Aruba) including controllers and access point configurations.
• Troubleshoot wireless performance, authentication, and connectivity issues; coordinate changes and maintenance activities remotely.

Security & Compliance

• Support Federal communication standards and security requirements; address vulnerabilities and compliance findings in coordination with security stakeholders.
• Implement and maintain firewall and VPN configurations as assigned, including IPsec tunnel support and rule change implementation per policy.
• Perform log review and analysis to help identify potential threats; support incident response investigations when requested.
• Operate in accordance with DISA STIG's, NIST SP 800-53 controls, FISMA expectations, FIPS 140-2 encryption requirements, and CDM support activities.

Telecommunications & Circuit Management

• Provide support for circuit incident management through close coordination with Verizon and other telecom providers.
• Initiate and manage vendor tickets; coordinate circuit installations/changes, activations, and acceptance testing.
• Maintain circuit inventory and external connections information; support capacity monitoring and planning activities.
• Support Telecommunications Service Priority (TSP) circuit registration processes when directed.

Configuration, Change, Incident & Problem Management

• Implement configuration changes on network devices (routers, switches, firewalls, wireless controllers) following approved change control processes.
• Log and track incidents, requests, and changes in ServiceNow; ensure documentation is complete, accurate, and timely.
• Participate in root-cause analysis, problem management, and continuous improvement efforts; identify opportunities for automation and standardization.

Design, Implementation & Modernization Support

• Support network architecture/design, installation, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of core communications infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain reference designs, implementation/test plans, and site topology documentation.
• Support new technology deployments (e.g., SD-WAN, cloud connectivity) including proof-of-concept testing and operationalization.
• Support connections to external environments (e.g., Azure/AWS) and maintain compliance expectations (e.g., TIC where applicable).

Process & Documentation

• Develop and maintain SOPs for monitoring alerts, escalation, and stakeholder notifications.
• Maintain accurate network diagrams (physical and logical) and update documentation within 2 business days of topology changes.
• Maintain equipment and IP address/inventory documentation; track external connections and allocations as required.

Tools & Technologies (Representative)

• Routing/Switching: Cisco Nexus, Catalyst (e.g., C9300), IOS/IOS-XE platforms
• WAN: MPLS/Internet, site-to-site VPN, DMVPN/Cisco SD-WAN
• Security: Palo Alto (Panorama), Cisco Firepower Management Center, Cisco ISE; Splunk
• Monitoring/Visibility: PRTG, LiveAction NX, Catalyst Center, NetFlow/SNMP, Wireshark
• NAC/Asset Visibility: ForeScout; traffic distribution/visibility in supported environments
• ITSM/Workflow: ServiceNow (incidents, requests, changes, problem records)

Performance Expectations

• Support the team in a 24x7 operational support requirement which may include some Federal holiday coverage and after-hours work as needed (Compensation included).
• Meet or support program service targets (e.g., timely response to failures/alerts, timely communications, and required reporting deliverables).
• Maintain a high standard of customer communication, ownership, and follow-through; ensure issues are tracked to resolution or proper escalation.
• Follow approved maintenance windows for upgrades, particularly for 24-hour facilities; minimize service disruption and validate outcomes.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Public Trust clearance (minimum Level 5C).
• 5+ years of enterprise network experience supporting large WAN infrastructures and/or data center networks.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching; demonstrated ability to troubleshoot complex network communications and interoperability issues.
• Working knowledge of routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) and VPN technologies (IPsec).
• Experience using troubleshooting tools and methodologies (protocol analysis, log review, event correlation) and documenting findings clearly.
• Strong communication skills, sense of urgency, and a customer-focused mindset; ability to work independently and within a 24x7 operations team.

Certifications

• CCNA required; CCNP or equivalent strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting healthcare operations environments.
• Experience with Cisco SD-WAN and associated operations.
• Palo Alto firewall experience (Panorama) and/or Cisco Firepower Management Center experience.
• Experience with secure cloud networking concepts and connectivity (Azure/AWS).
• Scripting/automation using AI, Python and/or PowerShell to reduce repetitive operational tasks.
• Experience creating detailed physical and logical network diagrams (e.g., Visio).

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.