Senior Network Engineer

Check out this great opportunity to join one of GDIT's fastest long-standing growing programs! US Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation Systems eXtended (US BICES-X) is a cutting-edge program supporting DoD intelligence information sharing on current and emerging global threats to mission and coalition partners and emerging nations. With an internationally dispersed team supporting each combatant command, the US BICES-X team is in direct support of the war fighter and their missions. We are seeking a creative and driven professional with a passion for solving real world issues on a cross-functional, fast paced team.

As a Senior Network Engineer, your role is to ensure stability, integrity and efficient operation of the in-house information systems that support the USBICES-X program. This is achieved by monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all networked software associated operating systems. The Senior Network Engineer will apply communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues to maximize the benefit of IT systems investments.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with network staff to ensure smooth and reliable operation of various network appliances and infrastructure hardware for ensuring system availability and reliability.
• Corresponds with vendors, Internet service providers, and DISA circuit actions officers to design configurations and develop architectural plans to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the US BICES enterprise.
• Monitor, maintain, support, and optimize all networked software associated operating systems.
• Assists with network architecture design for new or existing computer systems

• Generates KG, router, and switch configurations for deployable and non-deployable sites accessing US BICES
• Analyzes and implements DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to ensure the security of the network architecture.
• Participate in the upgrading of operating systems and design of network enhancements.
• Provides input on new or existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to network administration.
• May provide guidance and leadership to less-experienced systems engineers.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
• Comprehensive knowledge of network engineering principles, methods, and techniques.
• Knowledge of the associated hardware, software, and equipment.
• Knowledge of Data Center and Virtualization
• Participates in special projects as assigned.

Operational Management

• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves network problems.
• Provides network/equipment/specialized training and technical guidance.
• Comprehensive knowledge of network engineering principles, methods, and techniques.
• Knowledge of the associated hardware, software, and equipment.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of related Network Engineering and Administration experience
• Must possess and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• Bachelor's Degree- may substitute additional years of experience
• Must possess a current Cisco CCNP ENCOR certification
• Must meet DoDM 8140.03 requirements and be eligible for IAT level II access upon hire for positions with elevated privileges and must obtain ITIL V4 Foundation within six months of hire. Additional specific certifications may be required, depending on job assignment.
• Knowledge and experience with routing and switching protocols (e.g. OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, Spanning Tree Protocol, ISAKMP, ESP, SIP, SCCP, etc.)
• Knowledge and experience with current Cisco IOS software and hardware features
• Knowledge and experience with current Juniper JUNOS software and hardware features
• Hands-on experience working with HAIPE-based encryption devices, such as KG-175 and KG-250x/255x
• Knowledge and experience with Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) VoIP/collaboration systems
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot DMVPN and GRE tunnels
• Ability to configure and troubleshoot Site-to-Site VPN tunnels
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and multi-task while still ensuring high quality of work
• Highly organized with strong ability to prioritize work and work autonomously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Great attention to detail and presentation
• Results driven, highly efficient, energetic and highly motivated
• The work is typically performed at client site locations, which requires proper safety precautions; work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes, or equipment.

• Must achieve and maintain the Technical Expert Status Accreditation (TESA) as defined in the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) between the United States and the Federal Republic of Germany. In order to qualify for TESA, the candidate must have one of the following: Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of specialized experience, OR an Associate's degree plus 7 years of specialized experience, OR A major certification plus 7 years of specialized experience, OR; 11 years of specialized experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• JNCIA-JUNOS/JNCIS-SP preferred
• Depending on job assignment, additional specific certifications may be required.
• Knowledge and experience with VoIP/collaboration systems
• Knowledge and experience with HAIPE-based encryption devices
• Knowledge of Virtualization technologies: VMware, Citrix, and Microsoft
• Knowledge and experience with data center networking
• Experience with firewalls and firewall rule sets
• Understanding of network virtualization
• Understanding of concepts presented in the VMware Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals course
• Knowledge of Automation for Networks

Work Requirements