Network & Reliability Engineer II

Description

Our customer, the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), provides, operates, and assures command and control of the Defense Information System Network (DISN) services to its customers, the department of Defense (DoD) and national security organizations. This position directly supports the DISA-provided capabilities and services.

We have an opening for a Network Performance & Reliability Engineer II at Mac Dill AFB, FL. The Network Engineer will perform sustainment, performance, maintenance, Problem and Change management services to help ensure secure, reliable, and uninterrupted availability of the Department of Defense networks.

• Maintain, deploy, and troubleshoot databases and data ingestion scripts.
• Assist data engineers with quality control of data, data collection processes, and testing/implementing data collection and process improvements
• Aid senior team members in supporting GSMO Program driven Innovations development, integration, and continuous improvement by leveraging, maintaining, and in the creation/maintenance of various tools.
• Perform engineering tasks related to the design, performance management/analysis, implementation, and integration of network changes and sustainment of customer systems in a Wide Area Network environment.
• Conduct planning and performance of analytical research, design development, and other tasks to align with customer specifications.
• Control network systems & tools to ensure 99% or better system uptime and connectivity.
• Provide ad-hoc engineering support, statistics/data gathering, modeling, creating/updating flowcharts and providing forecasts based on trending analysis based on Engineering documents and experience.
• Ensure efficient delivery of contract capabilities using industry standards and repeatable processes.
• Mitigate risks, control costs and schedule variance, and effectively manage large scale, integrated projects.
• Perform a variety of analytical tasks which include hardware and software design and implementation.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must possess an active Secret security clearance.
• BS degree and 2-4 years of prior relevant experience or master's with less than 2 years of prior relevant experience. Specific experience, education and training may be considered in lieu of degree.
  6+ years direct experience using automation tools.
• Experience with coding in languages including but not limited to Expect, Python, SQL, and/or Perl
• Currently possess DoD 8750 certification at IAT level II, Security+ CE or equivalent to meet requirement.
• Experience with Kibana, Service Now, SQL, Web development, Python, UI UX, or Databases.
• Experience working with large sets of data from either service provider or enterprise networks.
• Experience monitoring, troubleshooting, and/or configuring IP or Transport Network technologies.
• Experience with ports and protocols.
• Experience analyzing network KPIs, VLAN, routing, IP addressing and sub-netting and/or Exposure to troubleshooting, assessment, root cause analysis, and restoration of Optical networks
• Experience with IP or Transport Technology.

• Familiarization of DOD regulations and directives.
• Python, Pearl or other language scripting capable of pull information from Cisco/Juniper routers and other network devices.
• Proficient in the tools Service Now and/or Kibana is a plus
• Physical cable plant and wiring experience.
• Certifications with major vendors such as Cisco, Elastic, or ITIL4 are a strong plus.
• Excellent project, technical, interpersonal, presentation, Performance analytics, and problem management skills.
• Extensive network integration experience for a variety of network protocol standards.
• Ability to communicate orally, and in writing, detailed technical information on troubleshooting and implementation efforts.
• Experience with Cisco IOS XR, JUNOS, and Cisco IOS codes.
• IPSEC configuration & troubleshooting experience.
• MPLS configuration & troubleshooting experience.
• CIENA 6500 configuration & troubleshooting experience.
• CISCO 4200 configuration & troubleshooting experience.
• CISCO NCS2K configuration & troubleshooting experience.
• Proficient in Ciena, Cisco, and/or Juniper configuration, troubleshooting, and design.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position…