Network Engineer Senior – TS/SCI required
About The Position
GDIT is hiring a Senior Network Engineer to support the U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM). The role leads and designs networking solutions, deploys technologies, and mentors other team members to support mission success. It requires on-site support at the customer location in Fort Lewis, Washington, and may involve travel to support mission goals. The engineer installs, configures, supports, maintains, and monitors LAN, WAN, AIN, intranet, internet, and other data communication systems. The role oversees complex network designs spanning multiple technologies, plans network configurations and communications facilities, and translates business requirements into LAN, MAN, WAN, voice, and video solutions. It also evaluates and integrates new technologies, develops architecture and design documentation, troubleshoots complex issues, and coordinates network security and integration activities. The position engages with government stakeholders and program personnel to address technical considerations, recommend solutions, and ensure the technical integrity of network engineering deliverables. The successful candidate also reviews and approves engineering documentation, manages large-scale integrated projects, and coordinates work across teams. A TS/SCI clearance is required; some positions may require obtaining a CI polygraph. The required computing-environment certification is at least CCNA at start, with CCNP required within 180 days of starting.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Must currently possess a Top Secret/SCI clearance; willingness to attain a CI polygraph for specific positions as determined by the contract.
- More than 12 years of related experience; equivalent experience may substitute for education.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II/8140 Computing Environment certification required before supporting the contract.
- Security+ or equivalent IAT II 8570/8140 baseline certification.
- At least CCNA at start; CCNP must be obtained within 180 days of the start date.
- Ability to mitigate risks, control costs, and manage large-scale integrated projects.
- Experience reviewing and approving network engineering documentation.
- Experience coordinating network integration and documenting interfaces in a standard interface control format.
- Experience analyzing user requirements, high-level system architectures, and network performance indicators to develop network specifications.
- Must provide on-site support at the customer location.
- May need to lift IT hardware and reach, bend, or kneel to connect cables; moderately strenuous activity may be required.
- Travel may be required to support mission goals.
Nice To Haves
- CCNP certification on the first day is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Install, configure, and support LAN, WAN, AIN, intranet, internet, and other data communication systems or network segments.
- Maintain network hardware and software for consistent, optimized performance.
- Monitor networks for availability and perform maintenance to maximize uptime.
- Coordinate and implement network security measures, and lead and mentor junior and mid-level network engineers.
- Oversee the network control center and support ongoing network-related projects.
- Manage complex network designs spanning multiple technologies.
- Evaluate new network technologies and recommend their integration to project managers.
- Plan network configurations for performance and integration, considering system performance and network interface specifications.
- Plan hardware and communications facilities for analysis, installation, and support of voice, video, and data systems.
- Translate business requirements into telecommunications designs for LAN, MAN, WAN, voice, and video solutions.
- Design and integrate technologies into local and wide area networks, guide users in formulating requirements, and lead feasibility studies.
- Transition network designs, develop architecture and design documentation, and troubleshoot complex network issues.
- Work with government stakeholders to address technical considerations and recommend resolutions to network problems.
- Oversee the technical integrity of network engineering deliverables and communicate with program personnel, government representatives, and senior executives.
- Mitigate risks, control costs, and manage large-scale integrated projects.
- Review and approve network engineering documentation to ensure processes and specifications meet user and network needs.
- Coordinate network integration among multiple teams, ensure interface coverage, and capture designs in a standard interface control format.
- Analyze user requirements, high-level system architectures, and network performance indicators to develop network specifications.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Competitive pay.
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal leave, and paid holidays.
- Medical plan options, including some with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental plan options.
- Vision plan.
- Paid parental leave and paid family leave of up to 160 hours in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees.
- Military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
- Short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Life insurance and other insurance offerings, including accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance.
- Full flex work weeks where possible.
- Internal mobility support and an AI-powered career development tool.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
