Network Engineer - Senior
About The Position
GDIT is hiring a Senior Network Engineer to support mission-critical government projects in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Under general direction, the role manages the purchase, installation, and support of network communications, including LAN/WAN systems, and evaluates current systems. It addresses complex problems requiring in-depth analysis, plans large-scale systems projects through vendor comparisons and cost studies, and provides work leadership and training to lower-level network engineers. The role requires expert knowledge of LAN/WAN systems, networks, and applications. The position designs and defines system architectures; supports high-availability, clustering, disaster-recovery, and hybrid-cloud environments; and implements, administers, and maintains network and VMware infrastructure. It also develops technical documentation and supports installation, configuration, troubleshooting, deployment, operations, and maintenance of enterprise applications and related storage and operating-system components. The role is onsite, with 40 scheduled hours per week and 10–25% travel required.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of related experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Technology; alternatively, an associate degree in a related area plus 2 years of experience, or equivalent experience (4 years).
- Must currently possess Top Secret/SCI clearance and be willing to obtain a CI polygraph; the posting also lists the ability to obtain Top Secret SCI + Polygraph.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- IAT Level II certification required within 6 months of hire.
- Strong understanding of network infrastructure and network hardware.
- Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewalls, routers, switches, and controllers.
- Knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocols.
- Ability to quickly learn unfamiliar technologies and products using documentation and internet resources.
- Expert knowledge of LAN/WAN systems, networks, and applications.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Exchange Server, Active Directory, Azure, VPN, and other relevant IT technologies.
Responsibilities
- Design and define system architecture for new or existing computer systems.
- Use communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to identify, communicate, and resolve issues and maximize the benefit of IT systems investments.
- Design, implement, and manage high-availability, clustering, and disaster-recovery environments.
- Support establishment of plans and templates aligned with the overall technical architecture format and program infrastructure platform.
- Complete technical documentation to design, test, implement, train, and transition solutions to operational support.
- Troubleshoot and perform deep dives into VMware infrastructure; experience with Exchange Server, Active Directory, Azure, VPN, and other IT technologies is helpful.
- Monitor, administer, and maintain vCenter modules and configurations.
- Support implementation, configuration, operations, and maintenance of VMware components, including vCenter Server, ESXi hosts, standard and distributed vSwitches, vSphere Data Protection, and Operations Manager.
- Design, implement, and maintain a hybrid cloud integrated with multiple public cloud service providers.
- Research, assist in developing, and/or participate in hands-on installation, configuration, and maintenance of large enterprise applications.
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and system production issues; support deployment of storage and OS configuration components, automation and upgrades, continuity of operations, backup, and recovery.
- Manage the purchase, installation, and support of network communications, including LAN/WAN systems, and evaluate current systems.
- Plan large-scale systems projects through vendor comparisons and cost studies.
- Provide work leadership and training to lower-level network engineers.
- Implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewalls, routers, switches, and controllers.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Competitive pay and paid time off.
- Medical plan options, including some with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental and vision plan options.
- Flexible work weeks where possible.
- 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.
- AI-powered career tool identifying career steps and learning opportunities.
- Internal mobility team focused on supporting career goals.
- Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
