Network Engineer Senior

GD Information Technology•Germantown, MD

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Transform technology into opportunity as a Network Engineer Sr Principal at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career. Experience with Juniper Networks and Cisco Systems routers, switches, wireless (a plus), and other networking products within these vendor families. Analyzes customer requirements and solves unusually complex problems with highly innovative solutions Provides expert knowledge for maintenance and upgrade of networks including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, and networks Provides expert knowledge for maintaining network integrity and connectivity while ensuring compliance with policies and maintains system backup and recovery capability Coordinates the acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed Creates plans and configures systems for data communication networks Designs and builds hardware and software components for computer or telecommunications networks Evaluates new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned May consult with executives and customers to deliver complex network solutions May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals May serve as a team or task lead Recognized as a Subject Matter Expert in network engineering WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Network Engineer Sr Principal must have: ● Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science ● Experience: 10+ years of related experience ● Technical skills: Juniper Networks ● Security clearance level: Ability to obtain clearance ● US citizenship required ● Role requirements: Hybrid remote/onsite. On call after-hours rotation for operational support GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do. ● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities ● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals ● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off ● Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home ● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward. The likely salary range for this position is $131,750 - $178,250. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Requirements

Experience with Juniper Networks and Cisco Systems routers, switches, wireless (a plus), and other networking products within these vendor families.
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
10+ years of related experience
Technical skills: Juniper Networks
Security clearance level: Ability to obtain clearance
US citizenship required
Role requirements: Hybrid remote/onsite. On call after-hours rotation for operational support

Responsibilities

Analyzes customer requirements and solves unusually complex problems with highly innovative solutions
Provides expert knowledge for maintenance and upgrade of networks including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, and networks
Provides expert knowledge for maintaining network integrity and connectivity while ensuring compliance with policies and maintains system backup and recovery capability
Coordinates the acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed
Creates plans and configures systems for data communication networks
Designs and builds hardware and software components for computer or telecommunications networks
Evaluates new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network
Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned
May consult with executives and customers to deliver complex network solutions
May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals
May serve as a team or task lead
Recognized as a Subject Matter Expert in network engineering