Network Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology

18d • $93,662 - $126,500 • Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is hiring a Network Engineer to support the Security Assistance Group - Ukraine (SAG-U) as part of its Enterprise Mission Information Technology Services (EMITS) program supporting U.S. Army Europe and Africa's mission in Wiesbaden, Germany. The role designs, plans, builds, hardens, and maintains the SAG-U Mission Partner Network and the organization's commercial network. It plans and implements major changes to core routing and switching infrastructure, network modifications, and expansions, and develops and deploys multi-tenant solutions for an operational mission.

The Network Engineer analyzes customer requirements and develops technical solutions to difficult problems; configures and maintains network infrastructure and services; monitors network traffic and responds to anomalies or security concerns; and supports network integrity, policy compliance, and backup and recovery. The role also evaluates communications technologies, coordinates acquisition and implementation of hardware, software, and subcontractor services, and provides training, documentation, technical assistance, and guidance to colleagues. The position is onsite at Wiesbaden Army Airfield, Germany, and may require shift work or weekend and holiday coverage.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of related network engineering experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Must possess and maintain a DoW Secret security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• CCNA or equivalent industry certification.
• IAT Level II certification or higher to meet DoW 8570 requirements.
• Experience designing and implementing routed networks in multi-enclave, multi-vendor environments requiring high availability.
• Knowledge and experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) design, protocols, profiles, management, and functions.
• Knowledge and experience with Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC).
• Knowledge and experience with Windows Server 2019.
• Ability to work individually and in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Must be eligible for German TESA. TESA eligibility may be met with a bachelor's degree and 3 years of recent specialized experience; an associate's degree and 7 years; a major certification and 7 years; or 11 years of recent specialized experience.
• Onsite work at the customer location in Wiesbaden, Germany.

Nice To Haves

• Current CCNP Routing and Switching or CCNP Enterprise certification.
• Knowledge and experience with routing, switching, and encryption protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, Spanning Tree Protocol, ISAKMP, ESP, and MACsec.
• Knowledge and experience with URL and network filtering and geo-blocking.
• Knowledge and experience with VMware.
• Understanding of ACLs, route maps, ports, and protocols, with the ability to assist cybersecurity personnel and engineers with boundary security implementations on routers and firewalls.
• Ability to develop complex network diagrams to support cybersecurity teams with accreditation activities.
• Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer requirements and provide technical solutions to difficult problems.
• Create plans and configure systems for data communication networks; design and build hardware and software components of the SAG-U Mission Partner Network and commercial network.
• Plan and implement major changes to core routing and switching infrastructure, network modifications, and expansions.
• Configure routers, switches, firewalls, and VPN concentrators for LAN and WAN systems using appropriate network engineering and communications protocols.
• Maintain and upgrade networks, including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, and remote access systems.
• Maintain network integrity and connectivity, ensure policy compliance, and maintain system backup and recovery capability.
• Monitor the network using industry technologies and collaborate with systems and security teams to define requirements, monitor traffic, and respond to anomalies or security concerns.
• Provide Cisco Umbrella DNS services.
• Evaluate communications technologies and develop and deploy multi-tenant-enabled solutions.
• Coordinate acquisition of hardware, software, and subcontractor services; develop designs and initial bills of material; and work with vendors on new systems.
• Provide technical training, documentation, and assistance to Help Desk personnel and other organizations; coach and guide less-experienced professionals.
• Maintain relevant technology knowledge and maintain or acquire certifications needed for evolving mission requirements.
• Support other network issues affecting the SAG-U mission, including configuration changes.
• May serve as a team or task lead.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
• Internal mobility team and professional growth opportunities, including paid education and certifications.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• The international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits; availability varies by circumstances.
• For U.S.-based employees, medical plan options, dental and vision plans, paid time off, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, and other insurance offerings are described.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level