Network Engineer III

General Dynamics Information Technology•Fort Carson, CO

2d•$85,093 - $109,250•Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is hiring a Network Engineer III to work onsite at the Fort Carson Colorado Mission Training Complex. The role supports federal and defense customers by designing, securing, and maintaining resilient network architectures for uninterrupted communications and real-time data sharing, helping enable the readiness of the U.S. Army. The engineer will lead, manage, or support complex enterprise network designs, implementations, and upgrades across multi-enclave environments. The role includes coordinating with engineering, cybersecurity, operations, military and civilian stakeholders, and external network organizations; optimizing network performance; proactively monitoring systems; and troubleshooting Tier III escalations. The position also supports integration with networks such as NIPR, SIPR, CENTRIXS, and tactical networks, and configures TACLANE encryption devices. The role requires an active Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and Security+ CE certification. A BS/BA degree or equivalent years of experience is required. The posting lists both 8+ years of related experience in the job qualifications and 5+ years in the detailed requirements. The position is onsite at Fort Carson, Colorado, is scheduled for 40 hours per week, and requires less than 10% travel. The likely salary range is $85,093–$109,250; compensation may vary based on experience, location, and contractual requirements.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Active Secret clearance required to start.
BS/BA degree or equivalent years of experience.
Related experience: the posting states 8+ years in the job qualifications and 5+ years in the detailed requirements.
Comprehensive expertise in routing and switching protocols, including OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP.
Security+ CE certification.
Experience or capability to manage integration with NIPR, SIPR, CENTRIXS, tactical, and other external networks.
Experience configuring and operating TACLANE cryptographic/network encryption devices.
Hands-on capability to set up, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot LAN/WAN, encryption, DNS, DHCP, firewall, security, SDN, voice, video, data, collaboration, and cloud components.

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, or support complex enterprise network designs, implementations, and upgrades across multi-enclave environments.
Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, operations, military and civilian stakeholders.
Drive network performance optimization, proactive monitoring, and troubleshooting of Tier III escalations.
Use advanced routing and switching protocols, firewalls, and network automation tools.
Manage integration with networks owned and operated by external organizations, including NIPR, SIPR, CENTRIXS, and tactical networks.
Coordinate network design requirements and responsibilities with other MTCs, training sites, training units, and external network and communications organizations.
Manage, configure, and operate TACLANE cryptographic/network encryption devices.
Set up, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot LAN/WAN, encryption, DNS, DHCP, firewall, security, SDN, voice, video, data, collaboration, and cloud components.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
401(k) with company match.
Competitive pay.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, and paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
Medical plan options, including some with Health Savings Accounts.
Dental plan options.
Vision plan.
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.
Full flex work weeks where possible.
Career growth and learning opportunities through an AI-powered career tool and internal mobility team.