Engineer Associate (Tactical Network - CANES) | Active Secret clearance
About The Position
Launch your engineering career on the Navy's front lines as an Engineer Associate with GDIT. You'll support Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific Codes 55131/55132/55133) delivering Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) and related tactical network capabilities across ashore, afloat, subsurface, airborne, mobile, and joint environments. You'll gain hands-on experience in labs and classified spaces-building, integrating, testing, and documenting mission networks that warfighters depend on. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT Build, rack/stack, power, and cable lab systems; label, document, and validate connectivity (fiber/copper, VLANs, trunk/access). Install and baseline OS images (Windows/Linux) and virtual hosts/guests (VMware ESXi/Workstation); stand up small test topologies. Execute checklists for System Operational Verification Tests (SOVT) and Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E); capture logs and test data. Run basic diagnostics (ping, traceroute, iperf, Wireshark); isolate Layer 1-3 issues and escalate with clear fault isolation notes. Apply vendor updates and security patches; assist with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) checklists and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scans under senior guidance. Update engineering drawings (block/rack elevations), bills of material (BOM), cable running sheets, and "as-built" packages. Submit/track configuration items in CMPro; support change control (CCB), trouble reports, and asset accountability. Contribute to installation design package (IDP) inputs and site survey artifacts; support field events alongside senior engineers. Coordinate daily with NIWC engineers, program office staff, and Fleet users; produce concise status notes and technical minutes. 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 a career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.
Requirements
- Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance.
- Experience: 1 - 2 years with PC/server hardware, basic networking (TCP/IP, subnets, VLANs), and Windows/Linux administration; comfort working in racks with power/fiber/copper.
- Skills: Scripting fundamentals (PowerShell/Bash/Python), documentation discipline, and familiarity with ticket/change tools (Jira/ServiceNow).
- Certifications: DoD 8140/8570 IAT II baseline (e.g., Security+ CE) or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
- Physical/Availability: Onsite in San Diego, CA; able to lift 40 lbs, work in lab/shipboard spaces, and support occasional CONUS/OCONUS travel.
- Education: BS/BA in Electrical/Computer/Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; equivalent military training/experience considered.
- Work Location: Onsite NIWC Pacific, San Diego, CA (labs/shipyards/fleet concentration areas). Limited CONUS/OCONUS travel as tasking requires; ability to work in classified labs and onboard ships/submarines/airborne ground sites.
- Position Availability: Position is pending final contract award.
- US Citizenship Required
Nice To Haves
- CCNA or equivalent networking certification; Linux+/RHCSA; VMware VCP-DCV (associate level acceptable).
- Hands-on with VMware ESXi/NSX, Cisco IOS/NX-OS, GPON/QoS, and TACLANE/VPN basics.
- Exposure to CANES/ADNS or other Navy tactical networks; familiarity with RMF/eMASS artifacts, STIGs, ACAS/NESSUS.
- Experience with CM tools (CMPro), requirements/tools (DOORS), and diagramming (Visio/Cameo).
- COMSEC awareness and working knowledge of classified lab procedures/SCIF etiquette.
- ITIL Foundation and/or basic automation (Ansible) a plus.
Responsibilities
- Build, rack/stack, power, and cable lab systems; label, document, and validate connectivity (fiber/copper, VLANs, trunk/access).
- Install and baseline OS images (Windows/Linux) and virtual hosts/guests (VMware ESXi/Workstation); stand up small test topologies.
- Execute checklists for System Operational Verification Tests (SOVT) and Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E); capture logs and test data.
- Run basic diagnostics (ping, traceroute, iperf, Wireshark); isolate Layer 1-3 issues and escalate with clear fault isolation notes.
- Apply vendor updates and security patches; assist with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) checklists and Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scans under senior guidance.
- Update engineering drawings (block/rack elevations), bills of material (BOM), cable running sheets, and "as-built" packages.
- Submit/track configuration items in CMPro; support change control (CCB), trouble reports, and asset accountability.
- Contribute to installation design package (IDP) inputs and site survey artifacts; support field events alongside senior engineers.
- Coordinate daily with NIWC engineers, program office staff, and Fleet users; produce concise status notes and technical minutes.
Benefits
- Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
- To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
- To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as 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.
- We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
