Implementations Network Engineer - 174869

Zachary Piper Solutions is currently seeking an Implementations Network Engineer to support a DISA program based in Scott AFB, IL. This position is a full-time role that will be fully onsite. As an Implementations Network Engineer, you will play a critical role in the installation, configuration, activation, testing, and support of Department of Defense network services. This position supports mission-critical communications infrastructure by ensuring network implementations are executed in accordance with DISA standards, customer requirements, and established change management procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform customer coordination, Initial Test and Acceptance (IT&A), execution of reporting functions, and complete data input associated with new service activations.
• Implement network services in accordance with DISA standards, policies, and procedures.
• Work directly with customers, solution architects, and vendor subject matter experts to implement network changes and resolve technical issues.
• Manage Service Orders in accordance with Change Management processes.
• Ensure Telecommunications Service Orders (TSOs) are accurate and in place for scheduled network additions and modifications.
• Initiate and validate network device configurations using approved configuration templates and configlets.
• Analyze DISN databases and management systems to validate customer requirements and support implementation activities.
• Design and implement solutions to complex networking challenges through testing, documentation, and configuration modification on network devices.
• Coordinate customer circuit activations with commercial vendors to establish end-to-end network connectivity.
• Perform network monitoring and impact assessments during and after implementation activities to ensure customer traffic remains unaffected.
• Utilize systems analysis techniques to determine hardware, software, and network functional requirements.
• Collaborate with DISA Project Managers and customers to resolve incomplete or unclear service requirements.
• Facilitate stakeholder communications and approval workflows to ensure service requests progress efficiently.
• Engineer and model network connections across the DISN by evaluating bandwidth requirements and network constraints.
• Support network optimization, survivability testing, routing analysis, and operational assessments utilizing DISN analytical tools.
• Provide impact assessments, network grooming recommendations, and alternate routing support during operational and contingency events.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Network Engineering, or related field.
• 4-8 years of relevant network engineering experience or Master's Degree with 2-6 years of relevant experience.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).
• Experience configuring, activating, testing, and troubleshooting enterprise network systems.
• Knowledge of network routing and switching technologies including BGP, OSPF, ISIS, VLANs, VRFs, VPNs, DHCP, DNS, and TCP/IP.
• Experience with routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and WAN technologies.
• Understanding of telecommunications technologies, circuit provisioning, and network implementation processes.
• Experience with network performance monitoring, problem management, and service activation procedures.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team environment.

Compensation Includes:

• Salary Range: $70,000 - $82,000 (depending on experience)
• Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and Sick Leave as required by law

This job posting opens on 9/21/2026 and will remain open for at least 30 days from the posting date

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