Implementation Engineer

Location: Scott Air Force Base

Description

Responsible for customer coordination, Initial Test & Acceptance (IT&A), reporting execution, and all data input associated with new service activations to ensure alignment with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) standards.

• Work directly with customers, solution architects, and vendor SMEs to implement changes and identify, analyze, and resolve issues.
• Manage Service Orders in accordance with established Change Management procedures.
• Ensure Telecommunication Service Orders (TSOs) are accurate and in place for scheduled network additions and modifications.
• Initiate network device configurations using configlets.
• Analyze DISN and associated databases to validate and implement customer requirements.
• Design and implement solutions for complex technical issues through testing, documentation, and configuration modifications on network devices.
• Coordinate and execute customer circuit activations with commercial vendors to establish end-to-end connectivity.
• Perform network monitoring to assess impact of deployed changes on customer traffic, leveraging expected traffic behavior, lessons learned, and reporting.
• Apply systems analysis techniques, including consulting with users, to determine hardware, software, and system requirements.
• Collaborate with DISA project managers and customers to clarify and resolve incomplete or unclear requirements.
• Engage stakeholders and facilitate approvals to ensure continuous progress of service requests.

Top Skills

• Network Design
• Cisco (Routers & Switches)
• Routing & Switching

Required Qualifications

• Active Secret Security Clearance
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security+ CE or equivalent)
• Candidates scheduled to obtain certification will be considered

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of network hardware, configuration, testing processes, and industry standards
• Experience configuring, activating, testing, and analyzing network systems
• Background in network engineering, problem management, and performance optimization
• Understanding of telecommunications and IT fundamentals
• Experience with:
  • Data and voice network design across transmission systems
  • Router-to-router connectivity using BGP and ISIS
  • Switch-to-switch trunking, including VLANs
  • Circuit configurations via multiplexers
• Hands-on experience with network services and protocols:
  • BGP, OSPF, DHCP, DNS, TCP/IP, WAN, VPN, VLAN, VRF
• Familiarity with network appliances (routers, firewalls, load balancers, DNS servers)
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; collaborative mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior DISA experience or familiarity with DISA systems and processes
• Experience with SharePoint data entry and customer outreach
• Knowledge of DISA Request Fulfillment processes and documentation (TSRs, TSOs, completion reports)
• Understanding of DISA organizational structure (e.g., DITCO)
• Relevant certifications:
  • Cisco (CCNA, CCNP)
  • Microsoft (MCSE)
  • Security (Security+ CE, CISSP)
  • ITIL

Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Scott Air Force Base, IL.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision
Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
Short and long-term disability
Health Spending Account (HSA)
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Scott Air Force Base,IL.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 2026.

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