Implementations Activations Network Engineer III

Leidos

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Quick summary

Work type
On-site
Location
Sunset, UT
Salary
$73,450–$132,775 / yr
Employment
Full-time
Posted
10 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

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TL;DR · Implementations Activations Network Engineer III

The Implementations/Activations Network Engineer III joins the team to support Defense Information System Network services for Department of Defense and national security organizations. This role involves performing installation oversight, configuration, testing, monitoring, and servicing of network equipment while activating networks for specific projects. Daily 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 BGP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, WAN, VPN, VLAN, VRF, and various network appliances like routers, load balancers, and firewalls. The role addresses the critical challenge of ensuring end-to-end connectivity and implementing service activations in accordance with established agency standards for secure government communications.

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 network device configurations using configlets and modify configurations to resolve complex technical problems.
  • Coordinate and program customer circuit activation with commercial vendors to establish end-to-end connectivity.
  • Monitor network performance to assess if deployed changes impact customer traffic based on established behavior expectations.
  • Analyze DISN databases to validate and implement specific customer requirements for network services.
  • 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 4-8 years of experience, or a Master's degree and 2-6 years of experience, are 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 SharePoint, customer outreach, and the DISA Request Fulfillment process (preferred).

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