F-35 Network Engineer | Active Secret clearance
About The Position
Transform technology into opportunity as a Network Engineer at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your IT career. The F-35 Lightning II Program is the DoW's focal point for defining affordable next generation strike aircraft weapon systems for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and our allies. The F-35 will bring cutting-edge technologies to the battlespace of the future. The JSFs advanced airframe, autonomic logistics, avionics, propulsion systems, stealth, and firepower will ensure that the F-35 is the most affordable, lethal, supportable and survivable aircraft ever to be used by so many warfighters across the globe. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Network Engineer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the JSF F-35 support team at Edwards AFB or China Lake CA : 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, and networks. Assist with networks solutions, including hardware, software, and cloud solutions. Awareness of various network technologies, including routing, switching, Azure cloud technologies. Ability to monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize performance. Ability to review network logs, backup network configurations, and recover network devices. Knowledge utilizing Cisco ISE, Cisco Unified Call Manager, and SolarWinds. Ensure compliance with network directives, policies, and STIGs. Ability to apply network patches, updates, and DoW STIGs to firewalls, routers, switches, and VPNs. Works with project managers to complete rapidly deployed network-related projects. Strong communication skills for technical and nontechnical inter-team collaboration. Stays current with new network technologies and utilizes industry best practices. May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced networking professionals. Occasional travel may be required in response to network outages.
Requirements
- Active Secret clearance
- 5 years of experience in an enterprise LAN/MAN/WAN environment.
- 5 years of concurrent experience in network administration and analysis.
- Experience working with appropriate complex network administration and maintenance.
- Experience working with complex system implementations and organizational processes to include maintaining network system documentation.
- Experience maintaining the integrity and security of networks and connected systems.
- Experience evaluating vendor products and making recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and coordinating installation.
- Experience in developing and monitoring policies and standards related to the use of computing resources.
- Experience in developing and implementing testing strategies and documenting results.
- BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related IT discipline.
- 8140 Work Role: (441) Network Operations Specialist - Intermediate
- Industry certification: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).
- US Citizenship required
Nice To Haves
- Awareness of various network technologies, including routing, switching, Azure cloud technologies.
- Knowledge utilizing Cisco ISE, Cisco Unified Call Manager, and SolarWinds.
Responsibilities
- 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, and networks.
- Assist with networks solutions, including hardware, software, and cloud solutions.
- Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize performance.
- Review network logs, backup network configurations, and recover network devices.
- Ensure compliance with network directives, policies, and STIGs.
- Apply network patches, updates, and DoW STIGs to firewalls, routers, switches, and VPNs.
- Works with project managers to complete rapidly deployed network-related projects.
- Stays current with new network technologies and utilizes industry best practices.
- May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced networking professionals.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
- 401K with company match
- Competitive pay
- Paid time off
- Full flex work weeks
- Variety of medical plan options
- Health Savings Accounts
- Dental plan options
- Vision plan
- 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.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
