Wireless Network Engineer

This wireless engineer role supports wireless project design, implementation, installation, and O&M. The wireless engineer contributes to the formulation of architecture approaches to onsite customer wireless development initiatives. The network engineer will participate in high-level collaboration and coordination meetings and working groups with other architecture groups within the customer organization as well as external vendors. Design wireless networks in accordance with DoD and Industry standards, select appropriate equipment and hardware to support the installation and management of a wireless network, develop ROMS/LOMS and purchase requests, ensure proper network accreditation and perform the required network defense.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

• Support to Non-secure Internet Protocol Network (NIPRNET) wireless management capability.
• Assists the government in reviewing wireless designs to ensure that the designed meet requirements and is compatible with government STIGs, including (but not limited to) the Network Infrastructure Policy Security Technical Implementation Guide and the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Approved Products List (APL).
• Performs all aspects of the installation of wireless capability.
• After installation, implements and manages the wireless capability, to include the CAC-enabled EAP-TLS authentication and all required certificate management.
• Configure and manage Cisco Systems and ensure the network is protected and secure.
• Provide pro-active network management of switches routers, and other ancillary devices to ensure a constant state of readiness and availability.
• Ensure the network is properly configured and operating efficiently while maintaining constant network availability and 100% network uptime.
• Schedule and perform preventative maintenance checks and services (PMCS) on a regularly scheduled basis and provide touch labor service support as needed.
• Provide Communication Security (COMSEC) support for the organization.
• Properly handle and safeguard Controlled Cryptographic Items in accordance with Army Regulations and local security policies.
• Provide support as the COMSEC hand receipt holder to include requisition, accountability, issuance, key management, destruction, and associated records management.
• Assist the team with logistics support as required.
• Works closely with Architects/Engineers to coordinate strategies for defining, deploying, and maintaining the wireless architecture and its associated network connections and component hardware.
• Providing engineering analysis and resolving issues, determining, and documenting root causes.
• Providing technical training, documentation, and technical assistance to the supported organizations.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Network Engineer must have:

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or IT Degree in related field plus 5-8 years of direct network engineering experience (additional years of experience can be substituted for degree requirement)
• Experience: 8+ years plus relevant and related military/government experience performing network installation and network and systems administration support is required.
• Technical skills: Must have experience with scoping, designing, installing, implementing and maintaining a wireless network. Understanding of best practices when designing and implementing wireless security. Experience with wireless controllers, access points, Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking.
• Security clearance level: Secret SSBI Clearance
• US citizenship required
• Certifications: CCNA Wireless Certification at a minimum and DoD 8570 certification such as a CompTIA Security+ CE certification

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

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