Network Engineer III

Provides network, communications, systems engineering and integration services necessary to implement and support new and upgraded networking services in a complex enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of network engineering and systems administration tasks that are concerned with the design and implementation of integrated networks, including personnel, hardware, software and support facilities and/or equipment.
• Supports the planning and performance of network engineering research, systems design development, and other assignments in conformance with DISA STIGS, network design, engineering and customer specifications.
• Makes the operational availability, security, and maintenance of the WPAFB networks the primary focus of support.
• Provides day‑to‑day application administration, implementation, and configuration management support for the WPAFB monitoring tools and applications (e.g., Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Catalyst Center, Terminal Access Controller Access‑Control System (TACACS), etc.).
• Provides monitoring, configuration control, technical services, and second‑level maintenance and repair for the networks and infrastructure that comprise the WPAFB Local/Metropolitan/Wide Area Networks (LAN/MAN/WAN).
• Monitors the ServiceNow system for tickets assigned to the Infrastructure Operations Team and updates the tracking system with status and resolution information.

Key Skills

• Cisco ISE experience – policy creation, TACACS management, AD integration, and 802.1x wired/wireless certificate‑based authentication
• Cisco Catalyst Center infrastructure administration
• Cisco Nexus, IOS‑XE, and IOS layer 2/3 device management
• SolarWinds node/device administration
• Palo Alto Firewall Management experience
• Cisco FMC experience
• In‑depth working knowledge of routing protocols

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in network systems processes and procedures or skills equivalent to Air Force certification for the position task.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline and 5 years of experience in networking and computer systems (an additional 3 years may substitute for the degree).
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio applications.
• DoD 8140.30: Information Assurance Technical Level I (IAT‑I) Certification – Certified Automation Professional (CAP), Global Information Security Fundamentals (GISF), Global Security Leadership Certificate (GSLC) or Security+ (Security+ preferred).
• Operating System certification – Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA); Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) preferred.
• Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills.

Benefits

• Covers 100 % of employee benefit premiums, including Medical (PPO or HDHP option), Vision, and Dental.
• Matching 401(k) contributions.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability coverage.
• Pet insurance.
• Professional development/education reimbursement.
• Parking and transit benefits for NY, NJ, ATL, and DC Metro areas.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.