Implementations Network Engineer III

$68,900 - $124,550/Yr

Leidos

Full-time - Mid Level

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Implementations Network Engineer III position at Leidos involves overseeing the installation, configuration, testing, monitoring, and servicing of network equipment for projects supporting the Department of Defense networks. This role is crucial in ensuring that new network equipment and services are implemented according to the standards set by the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA).

Responsibilities

• Perform customer coordination, Initial Test and Acceptance (IT&A), and execute all reporting functions related to new network equipment and service activations.
• Configure and maintain DISA's out-of-band management network using Cisco and Juniper devices.
• Upgrade software on Cisco and Juniper devices.
• Create and update project planning documentation for IP addressing schemes and port assignments.
• Conduct systems analysis and consult with users to determine functional requirements.
• Ensure all information is correct and formatted according to requirements.
• Verify correct points of contact for each location through which the circuit traverses.
• Engage with DISA project managers and customers to resolve issues with requirements.
• Facilitate approvals from stakeholders to ensure progress of service requests.

Requirements

• Proficient knowledge of network hardware specifications and testing processes.
• Experience in network engineering, problem management, and performance management.
• Knowledge of networking architecture and evaluating new technologies.
• Understanding of data and voice network design and military/commercial protocols.
• Experience with network services such as BGP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS, and VPN.
• Knowledge of configuring and analyzing network systems.
• Ability to work in a team environment and self-driven to complete assignments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and team collaboration abilities.
• An active Secret security clearance is required.
• DoD-8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience at DISA or knowledge of DISA systems and processes.
• Experience with SharePoint data entry and order processing.
• Experience providing customer outreach on service orders.