Network Engineer Senior

General Dynamics Information Technology•Molesworth Hills, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Please take this opportunity to join one of GDIT’s fastest long-standing growing programs! US Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation System extended (US BICES-X) is a cutting-edge program supporting DoD intelligence information sharing on current and emerging global threats to mission and coalition partners and emerging nations. With an internationally dispersed team supporting each combatant command, the US BICES-X team is in direct support of the war fighter and their missions. We are seeking a creative and driven professional with a passion for solving real world issues on a cross-functional, fast paced team. As a Senior Network Engineer, your role is to ensure stability, integrity and efficient operation of the in-house information systems that support the USBICES-X program. This is achieved by monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing, troubleshooting all aspects of layer 1 through 3 networked devices. The Senior Network Engineer must have a strong understanding of COMSEC principles and handling procedures and can handle it autonomously after initial guidance and training.

Requirements

Self-Starter, takes initiative over problems, and can explain his or her own solutions
5+ years of related Network Engineering experience
Must possess and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
BA/BS degree
Must possess an active CCNA certification.
Must meet DOD 8750 requirements and be eligible for IAT level II access upon hire for positions with elevated privileges and must obtain ITIL V4 Foundation within six months of hire.
Additional specific certifications may be required, depending on job assignment.
Knowledge and experience with routing and switching protocols (e.g. OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, Spanning Tree Protocol, ISAKMP, ESP, SIP, SCCP, etc.)
Knowledge and experience with current Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, NX-OS and ASA software and hardware features
Experience with firewall and rule sets
Ability to configure and troubleshoot Multicast
Ability to configure and troubleshoot DMVPN, IPSEC, and GRE tunnels
Ability to configure and troubleshoot VRF-Lite, understand the basics of route-leaking
Ability to configure and explain STIG procedures for L2, L3 Switches, Routers, Firewalls, and network applications
Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and multi-task while still ensuring high quality of work
Highly organized with strong ability to prioritize work and work autonomously
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Great attention to detail and presentation
Results driven, highly efficient, energetic and highly motivated

Nice To Haves

Extreme ownership of all tasks assigned
Depending on job assignment, additional specific certifications may be required.
Knowledge and experience with VoIP/collaboration systems
Knowledge and experience with configuring, upgrading, filling with HAIPE-based encryption devices
Knowledge and experience with Proprietary software that centralizes management for HAIPE-based encryption devices
Knowledge of Virtualization technologies: VMware, and Microsoft
Knowledge and experience with data center networking
Understanding of concepts and experience with network virtualization technologies: NSX-T
Knowledge and experience with current Juniper JUNOS software and hardware features
Knowledge of ServiceNow
Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence In All We Do
Understanding of network-based automation concepts and tools (Ansible, Python, Puppet, API based Automation)

Responsibilities

Collaborate with internal and external US BICES-X teams to ensure reliable operation of multiple US BICES-X networks
Work with other functional teams in a proactive manner to prevent network and service outages.
Collaborate outside of the traditional network disciplines to produce relevant and actionable courses of action to apply corrective action during network outages.
Document network topologies and changes via technical drawings and plans to the program standard using the approved tools available to the team.
Track, report, and advise network hardware EOL, EOS, EOV dates and provide recommendations for replacement hardware.
Perform upgrades of network equipment operating systems and firmware in accordance with program and customer directives.
Install, test, and verify network equipment ensuring US BICES-X networks meet established customer requirements and service level agreements.
Capable of working independently at remote customer locations
Monitors status of US BICES-X networks and initiates corrective action to resolve network outages.
Identifies, analyzes, and resolves network problems and service outages proactively.
Documents troubleshooting efforts via ServiceNow tickets.
Provides network equipment and specialized training as needed
Maintains current knowledge of relevant network technologies as assigned.
Comprehensive knowledge of network administration principles, methods, and techniques.
Knowledge of Data Center operations and safety principles
Participates in special projects as assigned.
Knowledge and experience utilizing SolarWinds for monitoring and management of network assets.

Benefits

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a 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.
To encourage work/life balance, 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.
To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as 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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