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Network Engineer - Top Secret/SCI

General Dynamics Information Technology

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Top Secret/SCI
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IT - Hardware
Arlington, VA (On-Site/Office)

Network Engineer

GDIT is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day.

We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge we can't turn into opportunity. And our work depends on a Senior Network Engineer joining our team to support ETM activities at the Pentagon.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Network Engineer supporting ETM, you will be trusted to review and evaluates information technology (IT) infrastructure and systems to ensure adherence to company and customer quality standards. In this role, a typical day will include:

How the Network Engineer will make an impact:
  • Designs, plans, and builds communications networks.
  • Configures routers and switches, and firewalls for LAN and WAN systems and VPN concentrators with appropriate network engineering and communications protocols.
  • Coordinates LAN/WAN hardware/software improvements and/or enhancements.
  • Monitors the network utilizing industry leading technologies.
  • Provides innovative methods and technical solutions using the engineering design process.
  • Plans implementation of enhancements.
  • Analyzes customer requirements and provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
  • Performs maintenance and upgrade of networks including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, and networks.
  • Maintains network integrity and connectivity while ensuring compliance with policies and maintains system backup and recovery capability.
  • Coordinates the acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed.
  • Creates plans and configures systems for data communication networks.
  • Evaluates new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.
  • Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
  • Designs and builds the hardware and software components for computer or telecommunications networks.
  • Provides guidance and leadership to less-experienced network personnel.


What you'll need to be successful:
  • Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
  • 5+ years of experience in network administration
  • Bachelors' Degree in a related field, OR work experience in lieu of degree.
  • IAT Level II certification
  • One of the following Networking Certifications - Brocade, Cisco (CCNA/CCNP), Juniper (JNCIA/JNCIS/JNCIP), Aruba
  • Candidate must be willing to obtain an Aruba Certification within 90 days from start of employment
  • Must have hands-on experience/knowledge with Aruba networking systems
  • Willing to report onsite as indicated above.


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Aruba Certification (ACSA and/or ACSP, depending on role)


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.

#ETMcareer

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IT - Hardware
Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI