Network Engineer - TS/SCI Required

General Dynamics Information Technology•Arlington, VA

2d•$119,000 - $161,000•Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking a Network Engineer to join their team to support ETM activities at the Pentagon. This role requires an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance and involves reviewing and evaluating IT infrastructure and systems to ensure adherence to company and customer quality standards. The position is strictly onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA, with no telecommuting options.

Requirements

Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance
IAT Level II certification
ONE of the following Networking Certifications - Brocade, Cisco (CCNA/CCNP), Juniper (JNCIA/JNCIS/JNCIP), Aruba
Willing to obtain an Aruba Certification within 90 days from start of employment (if candidate does not already hold this certification)
5+ years of experience in network administration
Bachelors’ Degree in a related field, OR work experience in lieu of degree.
Must have hands-on experience/knowledge with Aruba networking systems
Proven experience in routing protocols and L3 configurations
Willing to report full-time onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA
US Citizenship Required

Nice To Haves

Aruba (ACSA and/or ACSP, depending on role) Certification

Responsibilities

Designs, plans, and builds communications networks.
Configures routers and switches, and firewalls for LAN and WAN systems and VPN concentrators with appropriate network engineering and communications protocols.
Coordinates LAN/WAN hardware/software improvements and/or enhancements.
Monitors the network utilizing industry leading technologies.
Provides innovative methods and technical solutions using the engineering design process.
Plans implementation of enhancements.
Analyzes customer requirements and provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
Performs maintenance and upgrade of networks including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, and networks.
Maintains 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.
Evaluates new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.
Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
Designs and builds the hardware and software components for computer or telecommunications networks.
Provides guidance and leadership to less-experienced network personnel.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Competitive pay
Paid time off
Variety of medical plan options
Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
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.
Full flex work weeks where possible
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 insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance