Network Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology

3d•Remote

About The Position

Network Engineer / Network Engineer Senior / Network Engineer Advisor GDIT is seeking Junior up to Senior level Network Engineers to help support our upcoming BIM contract. These levels include Network Engineer, Network Engineer Senior, and Network Engineer Advisor. These positions are remote, HOWEVER, will require extensive travel to various Air Force/Space Force Bases around the world. A career as a Network Engineer at GDIT means owning your opportunity to help support and advance our customers’ mission. At GDIT a Network Engineer is leading every aspect of what we provide to the customer and we’re constantly evolving our approach to meeting our clients’ biggest challenges. HOW A NETWORK ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT Network Engineer provides the technical expertise to modernize network design and implementation supporting multiple Air Force and Space Force bases globally. The Network Engineer will be the technical resources supporting the survey and implementation efforts. Works closely with the base's counterparts and facilitate the planning, execution, testing and sustainment of the wired functionality of the network.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institute in an area applicable to this position. Equivalent years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
Required Experience: For JUNIOR level: 2+ years’ experience in various aspects of IT upgrade projects in the DoD environment. For SENIOR level: 5+ years’ experience in various aspects of IT upgrade projects in the DoD environment. For ADVISOR level: 8+ years’ experience in various aspects of IT upgrade projects in the DoD environment.
Required Technical Skills: Familiarity with network design documents such as – Site Survey Reports, Preliminary and Critical Design documentation, As-built diagrams, rack elevations and circuit connectivity matrices
Thorough understanding of Wired and general IT functions
Ability to work effectively in a virtual teaming environment.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, documents and governmental regulations
Strong commitment to a team environment and the ability to work collaboratively
Strong coordination and organizational skills
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Security Clearance Level: Active Secret Level Clearance required
US Citizenship Required: Yes

Nice To Haves

Thorough understanding of Wireless, and RF Networking IT Functions
Experience using MS Visio or related CAD tools

Responsibilities

Execution - Coordinate with Government Points of Contact (POCs) to coordinate base access, clearance, escorts, personnel and equipment to ensure project tasks can be completed on time.
Stakeholder Communications – assist the PM with ensuring clear, consistent, timely and accurate communications are maintained with internal and external project stakeholders
Technical support – provide input into the network design and technical recommendations to the program and operation teams.
Leadership – Lead small implementation teams or manage specific work scopes for a given AF/SF base.
Provides technical, administrative, and operational management of assigned projects
Develops technical project plans, proposals, reports, and task order and administrative reporting
Perform detailed technical services on assigned tasks
Conducts planning and provides recommendations on task workload
Provides input into risk tracking process.
Attends customer meetings and serves as primary network engineering liaison.
Interacts with vendors, other agencies, and other client staff.
Coordinates development of deliverables and products.
Ensures quality assurance of project deliverables.
Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
Participates in special projects as required.
Reviews project requirements and develop strategies for future work.