Circuit Activation Engineer - TS/SCI clearance

GD Information Technology, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Circuit Activation Engineer to design, deploy, and support secure, high‑performance network solutions at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

This onsite role requires a TS/SCI clearance and a 40‑hour work week, Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm, with occasional after-hours as needed. You will provision and configure network devices, coordinate MAC activities, and collaborate with Tier I/II technicians to ensure reliable data connectivity for JSP

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a technical field.
• DoDD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification.
• 5+ years of network engineering experience, including 1–3 years in related roles.
• Onsite in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Provisioning & configuring network devices (switches, routers) as part of the MAC team.
• Create plans and configures systems for data communication networks.
• Work with Cable Engineers & Tier I/II Service Desk Technicians to activate & provide network connectivity to the JSP customer base.
• Support MAC (Move, Add, Change) Layer 1 & 2 activations.
• Use Element Management tools to determine port & network resource availability to meet capacity requirements.
• Maintain network integrity and connectivity while ensuring compliance with policies and maintains system backup and recovery capability.
• Provide network support and troubleshooting for the MAC team.
• Analyze customer requirements and provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
• May be required to work odd hours to support priority service activations for VIPs & Emergency Response Activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Network engineering

Provisioning & configuring

Troubleshooting

Onsite work

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science/Engineering or related field

DoDD 8570/8140 IAT Level II certification

Job description

Job Description

Circuit Activation Engineer - TS/SCI clearance Make an impact with GDIT. We’re seeking a Circuit Activation Engineer to design, deploy, and support secure, high‑performance network solutions that keep our mission moving. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, improving infrastructure capabilities, and working with advanced networking technologies, this role is for you. GDIT is seeking a Circuit Activation Engineer to help support our Joint Service Provider Enterprise Transport Management - Next-Gen (JSP ETM - NG) program at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. Due to the nature of work this role entails, telecommuting is not allowed and will require the employee to report full-time onsite. This position will support the following schedule: Day Shift (Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 4:00pm)

How the Circuit Activation Engineer will make an impact

• Responsible for provisioning & configuring network devices (switches, routers) as part of the MAC (Move, Add, Change) team


• Create plans and configures systems for data communication networks


• Work with Cable Engineers & Tier I/II Service Desk Technicians to activate & provide network connectivity to the JSP customer base


• Support MAC (Move, Add, Change) Layer 1 & 2 activations


• Use Element Management tools to determine port & network resource availability to meet capacity requirements


• Maintain network integrity and connectivity while ensuring compliance with policies and maintains system backup and recovery capability


• Provide network support and troubleshooting for the MAC team


• Analyze customer requirements and provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems


• May be required to work odd hours to support priority service activations for VIP’s & Emergency Response Activities


• Other duties as assigned

What you’ll need to succeed – required

• Clearance: Active TS/SCI security clearance


• Education: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience


• Certification(s): DoDD 8570/8140 IAT Level II


• Year's Experience: 5+ years to include 1-3 years of directly related experience in network engineering and/or administration


• Technical Skills: Hands‑on experience with Network Engineering data and voice communications networks


• Location: Onsite in Arlington, VA

Location & Schedule

• Location: Onsite in Arlington, VA


• Schedule: Day Shift (Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 4:00pm)


• Telecommuting: Not allowed (requires full-time onsite)


• Travel Required: Less than 10%


• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40


• Telecommuting Options: Onsite


• Work Location: USA VA Arlington

Job Qualifications

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Skills: Electronic Circuitry, Network Connectivity, Networks, Systems Engineering, Telecommunications Network Certifications: None Experience: 5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

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The likely salary range for this position is $93,662 - $116,150. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

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