Circuit Activation Engineer - TS/SCI clearance
About The Position
GDIT is seeking a Circuit Activation Engineer to support its Joint Service Provider Enterprise Transport Management - Next-Gen (JSP ETM - NG) program at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. The role designs, deploys, and supports secure, high-performance network solutions. It is fully onsite; telecommuting is not allowed. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with possible work at odd hours for priority service activations for VIPs and emergency response activities. The engineer supports the Move, Add, Change (MAC) team by provisioning and configuring network devices, planning and configuring data communication systems, and coordinating with Cable Engineers and Tier I/II Service Desk Technicians to activate connectivity for JSP customers. The role includes Layer 1 and 2 activations, checking port and network-resource availability with Element Management tools, maintaining network integrity and connectivity, supporting backup and recovery capability, troubleshooting, and developing technical solutions to customer requirements. Candidates must have an active TS/SCI clearance, U.S. citizenship, a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical discipline (or an equivalent combination of education, certifications or training, and work experience), DoDD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification, and at least five years of related experience, including 1–3 years directly related to network engineering and/or administration. Hands-on experience with network engineering for data and voice communications networks is required.
Requirements
- Active TS/SCI security clearance.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.
- DoDD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification.
- At least 5 years of related experience, including 1–3 years of directly related experience in network engineering and/or administration.
- Hands-on experience with network engineering for data and voice communications networks.
- Ability to work onsite in Arlington, Virginia; telecommuting is not allowed.
Responsibilities
- Provision and configure network devices, including switches and routers, as part of the MAC (Move, Add, Change) team.
- Create plans and configure systems for data communication networks.
- Work with Cable Engineers and Tier I/II Service Desk Technicians to activate and provide network connectivity to JSP customers.
- Support MAC Layer 1 and Layer 2 activations.
- Use Element Management tools to determine port and network resource availability to meet capacity requirements.
- Maintain network integrity and connectivity, ensure compliance with policies, and maintain system backup and recovery capability.
- Provide network support and troubleshooting for the MAC team.
- Analyze customer requirements and provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
- Work odd hours when required to support priority service activations for VIPs and emergency response activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Competitive pay and paid time off.
- Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental plan options.
- Vision plan.
- Paid time off plans including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.
- Career growth tool and internal mobility support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
