Implementations Network Engineer II

Perform installation oversight, configuration, testing, monitoring, servicing of network equipment, and activation of DoD network services/projects in accordance with DISA standards.

• Lead and train team on implementation activities and processes
• Execute customer coordination, Initial Test & Acceptance (IT&A), required reporting, and all data entry for new service activations
• Work with customers, solution architects, and vendor SMEs to implement changes and identify/analyze/resolve issues
• Manage Service Orders per Change Management procedures; ensure TSOs are accurate and in place
• Initiate device configurations using configlets
• Analyze DISN and supporting databases to validate/implement customer requirements
• Design/implement solutions to complex problems via testing, documentation, and configuration modifications
• Coordinate/program circuit activations with commercial vendors for end-to-end connectivity
• Monitor networks post-change to confirm traffic behavior and detect customer impact; incorporate lessons learned/customer reporting
• Engage DISA PMs/customers to resolve unclear/incomplete requirements and drive approvals to keep requests moving

• BS + 4–8 yrs relevant experience OR MS + 2–6 yrs relevant experience
• Strong knowledge of network hardware specs, configuration/testing processes, and performance/problem management
• Network architecture/technology evaluation & needs assessment experience
• Experience with data/voice network design over transmission systems, including
• Routing protocols: BGP, ISIS (and OSPF preferred/commonly used)
• Switching: trunking, VLANs
• WAN/circuit configurations (incl. multiplexers), router-to-router connectivity
• Working knowledge of: DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, WAN, VPN, VLAN, VRF
• Familiarity with network appliances: routers, load balancers, DNS servers, firewalls
• Strong communication skills; collaborative, team-oriented, self-driven

• Paid Time Off (PTO): TEN (10) paid days off & FIVE (5) floating days off.
• Holidays: 11 paid holidays. Flex time can be utilized instead of holiday time usage.
• Payroll: paid bi-monthly.
• 401(k): partnered with the second largest retirement plan provider in the U.S. Guaranteed 3% match. Eligibility – 21 years of age or older, after 3 months of employment.
• Individual or company-wide performance and recognition awards (Quarterly).

• UNITED HEALTHCARE PPO, extensive national coverage.
• INCLUDES:
  Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA.
• Eligible on the first of the month, immediately after the start date.
• Submit the enrollment form within 30 days of your start date otherwise, you will have to wait until October for the new year enrollment.

• Training & Career Development Reimbursement of Tuition and training needed to support career development.
• $150 monthly reimbursement contribution paid monthly towards parking expenses.
• Receipts must be submitted by the close of business on the 25th of each month.
• Reimbursements will be paid on the first payroll AFTER reimbursements are submitted each month.

• Performance bonus – Project-based.
• Yearly bonus – Company based.