Senior Cloud Network Engineer

GD Information Technology • Fort Bragg, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Transform technology into opportunity as a Cloud Network Engineer with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Cloud Network Engineer you will evaluate, design, document, install, implement, test, and perform problem isolation and resolution, monitor, tune and sets standards for all aspects of Networking. Maintain a complex range of computer network components and systems both on premise and cloud based. Plans and coordinates computer network initiatives. Researches, evaluates and recommends new computer network equipment and technologies. Design solutions to operational problems within the capacity and operational limitations of installed equipment. Provide internal consulting, technical guidance, information and support to application developers, computer operations, workstation support, company management and departmental clients. Works with other Special Operations network professionals as directed to coordinate efforts, resolve cross-team issues and communicate changes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of related experience
• CCNA or equivalent experience required
• AWS or Azure Cloud experience required
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II required
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting IPSec VPNs
• Expert level knowledge of the OSI model, common network protocols, TCP/UDP ports, and common network troubleshooting tools (tcpdump, wireshark, etc)
• Ability to troubleshoot multi-vendor network issues in the WAN and work with multiple teams to identify bottlenecks and other network configuration issues
• Has full technical knowledge of all phases of network operations.
• Must be able to evaluate network performance and interact with users to solve complex networking problems
• US Citizenship Required
• Top Secret/SCI Clearance

Nice To Haves

• CCNP preferred
• AWS or Azure Cloud certifications preferred
• ITIL v4 Foundation certification preferred
• Excellent communication skills; shows tact, effective listening skills and follow through
• Must be able to effectively interact with staff from other sections on complex client/server problems
• Must closely follow network protocols and methodology
• Military experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Analyzes customer requirements and provides technical solutions to complex 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
• Designs and builds hardware and software components for computer or telecommunications networks
• Evaluates new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network

Benefits

• 401K with company match
• Medical plan options
• Dental plan options
• Vision plan
• Full flex work weeks where possible
• Variety of 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed