Network Engineer III

DNI (Delaware Nation Industries); Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DNI (Delaware Nation Industries) seeks a Network Engineer to design, implement, and support complex enterprise networks for WPAFB. You will handle network design, security, and administration tasks, aligning with DISA STIGS and customer specs.

Required 3+ years in network environments, a CS-related degree with 5 years’ experience (or 3-year substitution), DoD IAT-I certs, and a Secret clearance with TS readiness. Excellent coordination and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in network systems processes or AF-equivalent.
• Bachelor’s in CS or related; 5 years networking; 3-year substitution allowed.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Visio.
• DoD 8140.30 IAT-I certs: CAP, GISF, GSLC or Security+.
• Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement integrated networks per DISA STIGS and specs.
• Support planning and performance of network research and systems design.
• Ensure WPAFB networks are operational, secure, and maintained.
• Provide day-to-day app admin and CM for WPAFB monitoring tools (ISE, TACACS, Catalyst Center).
• Monitor and maintain LAN/MAN/WAN networks and update ServiceNow tickets.
• Provide monitoring, configuration control, and second-level maintenance.

Skills

Cisco ISE

Cisco IOS-XE

Palo Alto Firewall

Routing protocols

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Tools

Cisco Nexus devices

TACACS

ServiceNow

Job description

Provides network, communications, systems engineering and integration services necessary to implement and support new and upgraded networking services in a complex enterprise environment.

Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of network engineering and systems administration tasks that are concerned with the design and implementation of integrated networks, including personnel, hardware, software and support facilities and/or equipment.
• Supports the planning and performance of network engineering research, systems design development, and other assignments in conformance with DISA STIGS, network design, engineering and customer specifications.
• Shall make the operational availability, security, and maintenance of the WPAFB networks the primary focus of their support.
• Provide day-to-day application administration, implementation, and configuration management support for the WPAFB monitoring tools and applications. i.e. Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Catalyst Center, Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System (TACACS), etc.
• Shall provide monitoring, configuration control, technical services, and second level maintenance and repair for the networks and infrastructure that comprise the WPAFB Local/Metropolitan/Wide Area Networks (LAN/MAN/WAN).
• Shall monitor the ServiceNow system for tickets assigned to the Infrastructure Operations Team and update the tracking system with status and resolution information.

Key Skills:

• Cisco ISE experience, specifically with policy creation, TACACS management, AD integration, and 802.1x wired/wireless certificate based authentication
• Cisco Nexus, IOS-XE, and IOS layer 2/3 device management
• Palo Alto Firewall Management Experience
• in-depth working knowledge of routing protocals

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in network systems processes and procedures or skills equivalent to Air Force certification for the position task
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline and 5 years of experience in networking and computer systems. An additional 3 years experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio applications.
• DoD 8140.30: Information Assurance Technical Level I (IAT-I) Certification: Certified Automation Professional (CAP), Global Information Security Fundamentals (GISF), Global Security Leadership Certificate (GSLC) or Security+ (Security+ preferred)
• Secret Clearance, with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret
• Excellent coordination and communication skills

Benefits Include:

• Covers 100% of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP Option), Vision, Dental
• Matching 401K
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• Professional Development/Education Reimbursement
• Parking and Transit Benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas

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.