Network Engineer III - 557125

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401K Matching

Disability insurance

Pet Insurance

Education reimbursement

Parking and transit benefits

Job summary

DNI (Delaware Nation Industries) is seeking a Network Systems Engineer to support WPAFB networking operations, focusing on security, reliability, and integration across LAN/MAN/WAN.

The role requires DoD standards familiarity, Cisco and firewall expertise, and experience with monitoring tools such as ISE and TACACS, with potential for Top Secret clearance in the future.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree + 5 years networking/CS required; 3 years substitution possible
• DoD 8140.30: IAT-I, GISF, GSLC or Security+ certification preferred
• OS certification: CCNA/CCNP preferred
• Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS

Responsibilities

• Design and implement integrated networks per DISA STIGS and customer specs
• Support planning and performance of network engineering research and system design development
• Maintain WPAFB network availability, security and maintenance as primary focus
• Provide day-to-day admin for WPAFB monitoring tools (ISE, Catalyst Center, TACACS)
• Monitor and maintain WPAFB LAN/MAN/WAN networks and infrastructure
• Track ServiceNow tickets and update status/resolution information

Skills

Cisco ISE experience

Catalyst Center administration

Nexus / IOS-XE management

SolarWinds administration

Palo Alto firewall management

Cisco FMC experience

routing protocols

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related discipline

5+ years networking experience (5 years)

Tools

Cisco ISE

Cisco Catalyst Center

Cisco Nexus

SolarWinds

Palo Alto

Cisco FMC

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 Catalyst Center infrastructure administration
• Cisco Nexus, IOS-XE, and IOS layer 2/3 device management
• SolarWinds node/device administration
• Palo Alto Firewall Management Experience
• Cisco FMC 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)
• Operating System (OS) Certification - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) preferred
• Secret Clearance, with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret
• Excellent coordination and communication skills

Benefits

• 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.