Network Design Engineer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

About The Position

Help make the technologies, products and services that make a difference. That’s the opportunity that’s waiting for you at General Dynamics Mission Systems. We help our nation’s heroes keep our nation safe by creating solutions so advanced, they redefine innovation for the world. It’s an amazing challenge. And it’s waiting for you now. We apply advanced technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Blockchain, AR/VR, Cloud Native and Quantum Physics to solve our customers’ missions in cyber, RF, undersea, interstellar and everything in between.The experienced Advanced Network Design Engineer we seek will provide technical support to customers in installing and troubleshooting issues with GDMS Cyber products, and teach customers how to successfully deploy, configure and install these products within their networks. What you’ll experience: Technologies that aren’t just top-notch, they’re often top-secret A team of bold thinkers committed to exploring what’s next Opportunities to gain new knowledge - as it’s discovered Perform technical product support via telephone, email and on occasion, via field support Perform hardware and software system testing and configuration Develop, review and interpret technical documentation, including network diagrams Perform onsite and offsite technical Training on GDMS products Present and facilitate technical information concisely and clearly Provide product training in such a way to stimulate and motivate students Develop and proof read training materials Function independently in a multi-tasking environment and as a teammate Communicate with all levels of management, employees, and customers Participate in rotating, after hours, on-call telephone support Travel 25% after instructor qualification

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, a related specialized area or field (or equivalent experience) plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience
Subject matter expert (SME) in one discipline/field and developing working knowledge in adjacent disciplines/fields
Develop and provide innovative and creative solutions to a variety of difficult problems of considerable scope and complexity, using established precedent and policies
Display initiative on assignments, exercise independent judgment and professionally execute projects with little direction
Support and assist in the design and planning of network systems
Ability to handle more complex assignments and grasp and apply new information quickly
Solid written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively in interpersonal situations and before large groups of people/students
Ability to develop and proof training materials
Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

Creative thinking with the ability to multi-task
Commitment to ongoing professional development
Team player who thrives in collaborative environments and revels in team success
Experience in administrating, maintaining, troubleshooting, network systems which includes firewalls, DNS, VPN, LAN, WLAN Cisco/Juniper products, firewalls, and Windows servers.
Experience with word processing, spreadsheet, database, graphic presentation, and intermediate knowledge and/or experience using Microsoft Office applications; i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel, Visio, and Outlook, and Dynamics 365
CCNA Certification
Security + Certification
Network + Certification
Active Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Perform technical product support via telephone, email and on occasion, via field support
Perform hardware and software system testing and configuration
Develop, review and interpret technical documentation, including network diagrams
Perform onsite and offsite technical Training on GDMS products
Present and facilitate technical information concisely and clearly
Provide product training in such a way to stimulate and motivate students
Develop and proof read training materials
Function independently in a multi-tasking environment and as a teammate
Communicate with all levels of management, employees, and customers
Participate in rotating, after hours, on-call telephone support
Travel 25% after instructor qualification