TEN-M Network Integration Lead
About The Position
General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a 5G Network Integration Lead to support the Army TEN-M program. This is a remote position requiring 25% to 50% travel. The employee must reside within 50 miles of a major airport and must be a U.S. citizen with an active Secret clearance. The Network Integration Lead oversees integration of newly deployed fiber routes into the existing optical transport network, as well as configuration and integration of 5G Core network functions, transport systems, and IP network infrastructure. The role coordinates with construction, OSP, QA/QC, and NOC teams to validate the fiber plant, tune optical equipment, bring services online, and document work while minimizing service impact. The lead also validates interfaces with network components and Government systems, conducts acceptance testing and troubleshooting, captures logs and packet traces, and supports optimization and closeout. The position develops integration procedures, validates interoperability across vendor platforms, and ensures compliance with customer security and operational requirements.
Requirements
- 15 or more years of related experience.
- 15 or more years of network configuration management experience, emphasizing 5G technologies and the duties described in the posting.
- At least 5 years of technical leadership experience.
- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree; additional years of experience may be considered instead of a degree.
- Must currently possess a Secret clearance.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- Must reside within 50 miles of a major airport.
- Willingness to travel 25% to 50%.
Responsibilities
- Oversee activation of newly deployed fiber routes and integration into the existing optical transport network.
- Configure and integrate 5G Core network functions, transport systems, and IP network infrastructure.
- Manage DWDM and ROADM configuration, optical power alignment, transponder turn-up, and end-to-end lightpath provisioning.
- Coordinate with construction, OSP, QA/QC, and NOC teams to validate the fiber plant, tune optical equipment, bring services online, and maintain documentation with minimal service impact.
- Validate interfaces between network components and Government systems.
- Perform system acceptance testing and troubleshooting, capture logs and packet traces, and support optimization and closeout activities.
- Develop integration procedures, validate interoperability between vendor platforms, and ensure compliance with customer security and operational requirements.
Benefits
- Customizable medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Educational assistance and eLearning.
- Flexible work week and full flex work weeks where possible.
- Internal mobility team dedicated to employee advancement.
- Rewards and recognition programs.
- Paid time off, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
- Typically 15 days of paid leave per calendar year for new employees, prorated based on hire date.
- Typically 10 paid holidays per year, prorated based on hire date.
- Up to 160 hours of paid family leave in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
