Network Engineer Principal

General Dynamics Information Technology • Chantilly, VA

2d • $122,275 - $165,431 • Onsite

About The Position

The Network Engineer Principal analyzes customer requirements and develops technical solutions to difficult problems. The role plans, designs, deploys, maintains, and upgrades network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, wireless devices, servers, and remote-access systems. It performs radio-frequency site surveys, analyzes wireless and network performance, configures access points and controllers, and troubleshoots connectivity. The position supports a multi-vendor environment, virtual and cloud-hosted networking, and protocols and technologies such as TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, VLANs, DNS, and OSI models.

The engineer installs, configures, and maintains physical Wireless Intrusion Detection System (WIDS) infrastructure and oversees its implementation, system development life cycle, system and network administration, information assurance, and storage management. The role provides Tier-2/Tier-3 support for network and WIDS incidents, maintains network integrity and connectivity, supports compliance and backup/recovery capabilities, and uses monitoring applications to ensure reliability through continuous monitoring, proactive maintenance, and upgrades. It also creates and updates technical documentation; advises on operating-system dependencies, server environments, and infrastructure integration; coordinates hardware, software, and subcontractor acquisitions; evaluates new network technologies; escalates IT issues to leadership; and participates in special projects.

This is an onsite role in Chantilly, Virginia, with client-site work and 25–50% travel required. The position requires U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. The stated salary range is $122,275–$165,431, with compensation dependent on experience, location, and possible contractual requirements.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• A Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of relevant experience, an Associate’s degree and 6 years of relevant experience, or a High School diploma/GED and 8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Westfields, WIDS implementation, SDLC, and system/network administration activities.
• Windows and Linux systems experience.
• Networking expertise, including network administration, network engineering, and network infrastructures.
• Onsite client work and travel are required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with WIDS administrative functions, metrics, and active M&R.
• Experience using wireless monitoring equipment to identify unauthorized signals and recommend mitigations and response.
• Experience with mobile wireless direction-finding equipment and signal detection, identification, and reporting.
• Experience working with the IC and DOW elements and supporting Contractor base.
• Experience writing operating procedures and reporting templates to promote best practices in accordance with national and DOW requirements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of National and DOW directives, orders, regulations, and instructions governing WIDS activities.
• Comprehensive knowledge of wireless protocols and RF theory.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements and provide technical solutions to difficult problems.
• Conduct RF site surveys, analyze network performance, configure access points and controllers, and troubleshoot connectivity issues.
• Plan, design, deploy, maintain, and upgrade network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, wireless devices, servers, and remote-access systems.
• Install, configure, and maintain physical WIDS infrastructure and oversee its implementation, SDLC, and system/network administration activities.
• Perform WIDS operations and maintenance, including system administration, information assurance, and storage management.
• Provide Tier-2/Tier-3 support for network and WIDS incidents; analyze performance and resolve issues.
• Maintain network integrity and connectivity, ensure policy compliance, and maintain backup and recovery capability.
• Use network monitoring applications to monitor traffic, access, and performance, and ensure reliability through proactive maintenance and upgrades.
• Create and update technical documentation for network configuration, topology, and mapping.
• Recommend approaches concerning operating-system dependencies, physical and virtual server environments, infrastructure integration, and efficient configuration of systems and applications.
• Coordinate hardware, software, and subcontractor-service acquisitions as needed.
• Evaluate network solutions, capabilities, and technologies to enhance network capabilities.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and escalate IT issues to leadership.
• Participate in special projects as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Competitive pay and paid time off.
• Medical plan options, including plans with Health Savings Accounts.
• Dental and vision plan options.
• Flexible work weeks where possible.
• Paid vacation, sick, personal, holiday, 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