Network Engineer SME

General Dynamics•North Las Vegas, NV

40d•$146,536 - $169,050•Onsite

About The Position

Transform technology into opportunity as a Network Engineer Expert with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Network Engineer Expert you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Network Engineer Expert joining our team to evolve and maintain network infrastructure for the Department of Energy, National Nuclear Security Administration. HOW A NETWORK ENGINEER EXPERT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: Provides technical guidance for directing and monitoring information systems operations. Designs, builds, and implements network systems. Directs compilation of records and reports concerning network operations and maintenance. Troubleshoots network performance issues. Analyzes network traffic and provides capacity planning solutions. Monitors and responds to complex technical control facility hardware and software problems. Interfaces with vendor support service groups to ensure proper escalation during outages or periods of degraded system performance. Performs a variety of systems engineering tasks and activities that are broad in nature and are concerned with major systems design, integration, and implementation, including personnel, hardware, software, budgetary, and support facilities and/or equipment. Provides assistance and oversight for all information systems operations activities, including computer and telecommunications/communications operations, data entry, data control, LAN/MAN/WAN administration and operations support, operating systems programming, system security policy procedures, and/or web strategy and operations. Monitors and responds to hardware, software, and network problems. Provides the routine testing and analysis of all elements of the network facilities (including power, software, communications machinery, lines, modems, and terminals). Utilizes software and hardware tools and identifies and diagnoses complex problems and factors affecting network performance. Plans and executes network upgrades and expansion to ensure optimal performance and capacity. Monitors network performance and troubleshoots and resolves highly complex problems to maintain operating efficiency and ensure quality transmission service on the network. Collaborates with cross functional teams to ensure successful project delivery. May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced staff. Possibly serve as a team lead. Potentially participate in the development of organizational IT policies and procedures.

Requirements

Education: Master's Degree (Substitutions will be based on additional years of experience)
15+ years of related experience
Technical Skills: Demonstrated ability with Network Administration, Network Management, Network Engineering, Network Design, Network Security, Network Security, Problem Solving/Troubleshooting
Skills and Abilities: Proficient Written and Oral Communication; Organization, Problem Solving, Communication, Technical Documentation, and Teamwork.
U.S. Citizenship Required
Possess Q or TS level clearance (or their equivalency) with the ability to obtain a Q level clearance
Must be eligible to obtain and maintain such clearance as a condition of employment

Responsibilities

Provides technical guidance for directing and monitoring information systems operations.
Designs, builds, and implements network systems.
Directs compilation of records and reports concerning network operations and maintenance.
Troubleshoots network performance issues.
Analyzes network traffic and provides capacity planning solutions.
Monitors and responds to complex technical control facility hardware and software problems.
Interfaces with vendor support service groups to ensure proper escalation during outages or periods of degraded system performance.
Performs a variety of systems engineering tasks and activities that are broad in nature and are concerned with major systems design, integration, and implementation, including personnel, hardware, software, budgetary, and support facilities and/or equipment.
Provides assistance and oversight for all information systems operations activities, including computer and telecommunications/communications operations, data entry, data control, LAN/MAN/WAN administration and operations support, operating systems programming, system security policy procedures, and/or web strategy and operations.
Monitors and responds to hardware, software, and network problems.
Provides the routine testing and analysis of all elements of the network facilities (including power, software, communications machinery, lines, modems, and terminals).
Utilizes software and hardware tools and identifies and diagnoses complex problems and factors affecting network performance.
Plans and executes network upgrades and expansion to ensure optimal performance and capacity.
Monitors network performance and troubleshoots and resolves highly complex problems to maintain operating efficiency and ensure quality transmission service on the network.
Collaborates with cross functional teams to ensure successful project delivery.
May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced staff.
Possibly serve as a team lead.
Potentially participate in the development of organizational IT policies and procedures.