Senior Network Engineer - Top Secret
About The Position
GDIT is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support the JSP ETM-NG program at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia. The role supports mission-critical government projects and involves driving multiple concurrent efforts. The schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Telecommuting is not allowed; the position requires full-time onsite support. The engineer designs, plans, builds, configures, monitors, maintains, and upgrades communications networks and their components, including LAN and WAN systems, routers, switches, firewalls, VPN concentrators, servers, and remote access systems. The role develops and implements network enhancements, analyzes customer requirements, and provides technical solutions to difficult problems. It also maintains network integrity, connectivity, policy compliance, and backup and recovery capabilities; coordinates hardware, software, and subcontractor-service acquisitions; evaluates new communications technologies; and provides guidance to less-experienced network personnel. The position requires an active Top Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain SCI, and U.S. citizenship. A bachelor’s degree is required, though an additional four years of experience may be substituted. Candidates must have at least five years of related experience, a current IAT Level II certification, a current networking certification, and hands-on knowledge of Aruba networking systems. The stated salary range is $127,500–$172,500; compensation may vary based on experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements. Travel is less than 10%.
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Active Top Secret clearance required, with the ability to obtain SCI.
- At least five years of related experience.
- Bachelor’s degree; an additional four years of experience may be substituted for the degree.
- Current IAT Level II certification.
- Current networking certification, such as Brocade, Cisco (CCNA/CCNP), Juniper (JNCIA/JNCIS/JNCIP), or Aruba.
- Hands-on experience or knowledge with Aruba networking systems.
- Skills in LAN/WAN, network engineering, network monitoring, and network systems.
Responsibilities
- Design, plan, and build communications networks.
- Configure routers, switches, firewalls, and VPN concentrators for LAN and WAN systems using appropriate network engineering and communications protocols.
- Coordinate LAN/WAN hardware and software improvements or enhancements.
- Monitor networks using industry-leading technologies.
- Develop innovative methods and technical solutions using the engineering design process.
- Plan and implement network enhancements.
- Analyze customer requirements and provide technical solutions to difficult problems.
- Maintain and upgrade networks, including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, and network infrastructure.
- Maintain network integrity and connectivity, ensure policy compliance, and maintain system backup and recovery capability.
- Coordinate the acquisition of hardware, software, and subcontractor services as needed.
- Create plans for and configure data communication network systems.
- Evaluate new communications technologies to enhance network capabilities.
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
- Design and build hardware and software components for computer or telecommunications networks.
- Provide guidance and leadership to less-experienced network personnel.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Competitive pay and paid time off.
- Medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts.
- Dental plan options and vision plan.
- Paid time off plans including vacation, sick, 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
