Network Engineer Senior

General Dynamics•Bossier City, LA

39d•Hybrid

About The Position

Advance your career while impacting our national security in cyber as a Network Engineer Senior at GDIT. Here, technologists have many paths to grow a meaningful career supporting cyber missions and operations across the federal government. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT: As a Network Engineer Senior, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of our customers. You will play a crucial role via the following: Configures and maintains network hardware and software, including routers, switches, and firewalls Plans and executes network upgrades and expansion to ensure optimal performance and capacity Supports regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and address security gaps Monitors network traffic for suspicious activity and respond to security incidents and breaches Develops and enforces security policies and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations Uses scripting to automate security tasks and security tool development. Designs and implements scalable and robust network solutions to support organizational needs Monitors network performance and troubleshoots and resolves complex problems to maintain operating efficiency and ensure quality transmission service on the network Uses subject matter expertise to diagnose and solve issues and has authority to deviate from standard operating procedures Maintains detailed documentation of network configurations, changes and procedures Stays up to date on current cybersecurity best practices and procedures WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED: Bring your cyber expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Network Engineer Senior must have: Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science, or related experience

Requirements

Experience: 5+ years of related experience
Strong knowledge of standard networking concepts like routing, VPNs, and LAN/WAN architecture
Strong knowledge of AWS Cloud networking concepts like ENIs, gateways, load balancers, ACM, and Route 53
Proficiency with various security products, including firewalls, WAFs, and vulnerability scanners
Experience with one or more programming or scripting concepts such as Python, Terraform, or PowerShell
Deep understanding of information security principles, such as cryptography, threat mitigation, and security trends
Comfort with a dynamic environment where creative solutions are required to resolve non-standard problems and meet evolving requirements
Security Clearance Level: Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance
US Citizenship Required

Responsibilities

Configures and maintains network hardware and software, including routers, switches, and firewalls
Plans and executes network upgrades and expansion to ensure optimal performance and capacity
Supports regular vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify and address security gaps
Monitors network traffic for suspicious activity and respond to security incidents and breaches
Develops and enforces security policies and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
Uses scripting to automate security tasks and security tool development.
Designs and implements scalable and robust network solutions to support organizational needs
Monitors network performance and troubleshoots and resolves complex problems to maintain operating efficiency and ensure quality transmission service on the network
Uses subject matter expertise to diagnose and solve issues and has authority to deviate from standard operating procedures
Maintains detailed documentation of network configurations, changes and procedures
Stays up to date on current cybersecurity best practices and procedures

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid 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 are provided or available

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