Network Engineer Principal

General Dynamics Information Technology•Springfield, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a creative, driven Network Engineer Principal to support the US Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation System eXtended (US BICES-X), a program supporting Department of War intelligence information sharing with mission and coalition partners. The internationally dispersed team supports combatant commands and warfighters. The role designs, develops, upgrades, tests, troubleshoots, and documents network systems and architecture, while collaborating with stakeholders to align network solutions with business and organizational objectives. It also leads and mentors network engineers and administrators, coordinates incident response, and promotes knowledge sharing and continuous learning. Work is typically performed at client sites and requires appropriate safety precautions; occasional handling of light materials, boxes, or equipment may be required. The position is onsite in Springfield, Virginia, with 10–25% travel and 40 scheduled hours per week. The stated likely salary range is $107,525–$145,475, with final compensation dependent on experience, location, and contractual requirements.

Requirements

At least 10 years of related network engineering experience.
Must possess and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS).
Completed CCNA certification.
Must meet DoW 8750 requirements and be eligible for IAT Level II access upon hire for positions with elevated privileges.
Must obtain ITIL V4 Foundation within six months of hire.
Knowledge and experience with routing and switching protocols, including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, Spanning Tree Protocol, ISAKMP, ESP, SIP, and SCCP.
Knowledge and experience with current Cisco IOS software and hardware features.
Knowledge and experience with current Juniper JUNOS software and hardware features.
Ability to configure and troubleshoot multicast, DMVPN, and GRE tunnels.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment and efficiently in a fast-paced, multitasking environment while maintaining high-quality work.
Strong organization, prioritization, and independent work skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, and presentation skills.
Results-driven, efficient, energetic, and highly motivated.
The work may require some physical effort handling light materials, boxes, or equipment.
US citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

JNCIA-JUNOS or JNCIS-SP certification.
Additional specific certifications may be required depending on job assignment.
Knowledge and experience with VoIP/collaboration systems.
Knowledge and experience with HAIPE-based encryption devices.
Knowledge of VMware, Citrix, and Microsoft virtualization technologies.
Knowledge and experience with data center networking.
Experience with firewalls and firewall rule sets.
Understanding of network virtualization.
Understanding of concepts presented in the VMware Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals course.
Knowledge of network automation.
Experience with F5 LTM BIG-IP, Riverbed Steelhead Optimization, Puppet, Ansible, Python, or API-based automation.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with network staff to ensure reliable operation of software and systems supporting business objectives and processes.
Work with executives, decision makers, and stakeholders to define business requirements and systems goals and resolve business systems issues.
Design and define network architecture for new or existing computer systems, and perform complex network development and design work.
Participate in operating system upgrades and design network enhancements.
Provide input for documentation on new or existing networks.
Develop and conduct tests to verify networks meet documented user requirements.
Identify, analyze, and resolve network problems.
Provide network, equipment, and specialized training and technical guidance.
Determine network specifications, input/output processes, and hardware/software compatibility parameters.
Provide guidance and leadership to less-experienced systems engineers as needed.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology and participate in special projects as assigned.
Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of network engineers and administrators.
Collaborate with senior management and other teams to develop network strategies aligned with organizational goals.
Lead and delegate troubleshooting to resolve network issues and minimize downtime while ensuring rapid incident response.
Set team expectations and performance goals aligned with departmental and organizational objectives.
Encourage knowledge sharing, continuous learning, and exchange of ideas and best practices.
Serve as an escalation point for technical challenges and critical incidents.

Benefits

Medical plan options, including options with Health Savings Accounts.
Dental plan options.
Vision plan.
401(k) plan with pre-tax and post-tax contribution options and company match.
Full flex work weeks where possible.
Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
Short- and long-term disability benefits.
Life insurance.
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
Personal accident insurance.
Critical illness insurance.
Business travel and accident insurance.