Implementations Activations Network Engineer II

Leidos

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Work type: On-site
Location: Shiloh, IL
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 14 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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The Implementations/Activations Network Engineer II joins the Digital Modernization Sector team to support Defense Information System Network services. This role involves performing installation oversight, configuration, testing, and monitoring of network equipment while activating networks for Department of Defense projects. Day-to-day responsibilities include coordinating with customers and vendors, managing Service Orders, initiating device configurations using configlets, and analyzing databases to validate requirements. The engineer will design solutions for technical problems, program circuit activations, and perform network monitoring to assess traffic impacts. Key technologies and skills include experience with BGP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, WAN, VPN, VLAN, and VRF protocols, alongside proficiency with routers, load balancers, and firewalls. The role addresses the technical challenge of ensuring end-to-end connectivity and implementing service activations in accordance with specific agency standards and requirements.

Skills

BGP OSPF ISIS TCP/IP VPN VLAN VRF DNS DHCP Router Firewall Load Balancer SharePoint ITIL Security+ CCNA CCNP CISSP Change Management Network Monitoring

What you'll do

Perform installation oversight, configuration, testing, and monitoring of network equipment to activate networks for Department of Defense projects.
Execute Initial Test and Acceptance (IT&A) and manage data input for new service activations according to DISA standards.
Manage Service Orders and ensure Telecommunication Service Orders are accurate for scheduled network additions and changes.
Initiate and implement network device configurations using configlets based on analyzed customer requirements.
Design and implement technical solutions through testing, documentation, and modification of configurations on network devices.
Coordinate and program circuit activations with commercial vendors to establish end-to-end connectivity.
Monitor network performance to ensure deployed changes do not negatively impact customer traffic.
Resolve issues regarding incomplete or unclear requirements by engaging directly with project managers and stakeholders.

What we're looking for

U.S. citizenship and an active Secret security clearance are required.
DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) is required.
A Bachelor's degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience, or a Master's with less than 2 years of experience, is required.
Proficiency in network hardware specifications, configuration, testing processes, and industry standards is required.
Experience with network services (BGP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, WAN, VPN, VLAN, VRF) and appliances like routers and firewalls is required.
Knowledge of data and voice network design using military and commercial protocols is required.
Prior experience at DISA or knowledge of DISA systems and processes (preferred).
Experience with DISA Request Fulfillment processes, SharePoint data entry, and customer outreach (preferred).

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