Network Engineer (Tactical Networks - CANES) | Active Secret clearance
About The Position
Transform networks into operational edge as a Network Engineer with GDIT. You’ll architect, integrate, and sustain Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) and related Navy tactical network capabilities with NIWC Pacific (Codes 55131/55132/55133) in support of PMW-160 Tactical Networks—across ashore, afloat, subsurface, airborne, mobile, and joint environments. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT Design and integrate CANES L2/L3 architectures (core/distribution/access, spine-leaf, EVPN-VXLAN), IPv4/IPv6, MPLS, multicast (PIM/IGMP), QoS, and segmentation for mission enclaves. Engineer WAN/transport edges (e.g., ADNS-like, SATCOM/optical), GPON, wireless, and boundary defenses (firewalls, IDS/IPS, TACLANE/VPN), aligning to DISA STIGs and Navy policy. Implement/operate virtualized data-center networking (VMware vSphere/vCenter; NSX-T or Cisco ACI), load balancing (e.g., F5), and zero-trust/micro-segmentation patterns. Produce installation design packages (IDPs), rack elevations, cabling/power/HVAC calcs, BoMs, and as-builts; support BESEPs/SHIPALTs and CCB/PTRB change control. Plan and execute SOVT and DT&E network events; author test plans/procedures, conduct packet analysis/throughput testing, and support TRR readiness. Operate/optimize monitoring and observability (SNMP/NetFlow/IPFIX, SolarWinds, Splunk, Wireshark); build dashboards, alerts, and SLA/SLO/KPI reporting. Automate configuration and compliance (Ansible/Python, Git, CI/CD for network configs); detect/remediate drift and enforce golden baselines. Perform Tier III fault isolation and root-cause analysis; document fixes via MS/FRACAS and feed reliability insights to production and installation teams. Coordinate with cybersecurity to preserve ATO conditions (ACAS results, IAVM remediation) and with CM (CMPro) to maintain approved hardware/software baselines. Brief IPTs/WIPTs, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to SE/implementation plans and readiness artifacts.
Requirements
- Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance.
- Experience: 2+ years network engineering (design/implementation/ops) for enterprise or tactical C4ISR networks; 2+ years supporting Navy programs (e.g., CANES/ADNS-like).
- Hands-on with BGP/OSPF (IS-IS a plus), EVPN-VXLAN or equivalent overlays, multicast, QoS, and IPv6.
- Virtualized networking (vSphere/vCenter; NSX-T or ACI) and perimeter security (next-gen firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS).
- Authoring IDPs/as-builts/BoMs and supporting SOVT/DT&E/TRR activities.
- Tools: Wireshark/Tshark, SolarWinds (or equivalent), Git; automation with Ansible and Python.
- Standards & Compliance: Working knowledge of DISA SRGs/STIGs, IAVM processes, and Navy change/configuration governance (CCB/PTRB/CMPro).
- Certifications: DoD 8570/8140 IAT-II baseline (e.g., Security+ CE) required; CCNP Enterprise (or JNCIP) highly preferred.
- Education: BS/BA in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (equivalent experience may substitute per GDIT policy).
- Work Location: Onsite NIWC Pacific, San Diego, CA (labs/shipyards/fleet concentration areas).
- Limited CONUS/OCONUS travel as tasking requires; ability to work in classified labs and onboard ships/submarines/airborne ground sites.
- Position Availability: Position is pending final contract award.
- US Citizenship Required
Nice To Haves
- CCIE, JNCIE, VCP-NV, PCNSE/NSE, RHCSA/RHCE, ITIL v4 Foundation.
- Optical/DWDM/SONET and timing/sync (NTP/PTP) experience; SATCOM integration; GPON design/implementation.
- Experience with TACLANE/KG-series COMSEC integration and cross-domain/guard interfaces.
- Prior NIWC Pacific/PMW-160 support; familiarity with BESEP/SHIPALT workflows and CCRI preparations.
- Container/Kubernetes networking (CNI/Calico), API-driven network automation (NETCONF/RESTCONF/YANG), and zero-trust reference designs.
Responsibilities
- Design and integrate CANES L2/L3 architectures (core/distribution/access, spine-leaf, EVPN-VXLAN), IPv4/IPv6, MPLS, multicast (PIM/IGMP), QoS, and segmentation for mission enclaves.
- Engineer WAN/transport edges (e.g., ADNS-like, SATCOM/optical), GPON, wireless, and boundary defenses (firewalls, IDS/IPS, TACLANE/VPN), aligning to DISA STIGs and Navy policy.
- Implement/operate virtualized data-center networking (VMware vSphere/vCenter; NSX-T or Cisco ACI), load balancing (e.g., F5), and zero-trust/micro-segmentation patterns.
- Produce installation design packages (IDPs), rack elevations, cabling/power/HVAC calcs, BoMs, and as-builts; support BESEPs/SHIPALTs and CCB/PTRB change control.
- Plan and execute SOVT and DT&E network events; author test plans/procedures, conduct packet analysis/throughput testing, and support TRR readiness.
- Operate/optimize monitoring and observability (SNMP/NetFlow/IPFIX, SolarWinds, Splunk, Wireshark); build dashboards, alerts, and SLA/SLO/KPI reporting.
- Automate configuration and compliance (Ansible/Python, Git, CI/CD for network configs); detect/remediate drift and enforce golden baselines.
- Perform Tier III fault isolation and root-cause analysis; document fixes via MS/FRACAS and feed reliability insights to production and installation teams.
- Coordinate with cybersecurity to preserve ATO conditions (ACAS results, IAVM remediation) and with CM (CMPro) to maintain approved hardware/software baselines.
- Brief IPTs/WIPTs, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to SE/implementation plans and readiness artifacts.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
- 401K with company match
- Competitive pay and paid time off
- 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, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
