FWA Network Engineer – Secret Clearance Required

General Dynamics Information Technology; Alaska; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Network Engineer at Fort Wainwright MTCCS II to design, implement, and sustain complex classified and unclassified networks. You will oversee WAN/LAN for exercises, coordinate with external organizations, and support distribution of simulated environments using Cisco equipment.

The role requires five years of network architecture experience, RMF/DoD guidelines, SEC+ and DoD IAT II compliance, and a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree or equivalent relevant years of experience.
• Minimum of five years in network architecture design, implementation, and management; MT C experience preferred.
• SEC+ certification required; DoD 8570.01-M IAT II; CCNA preferred.
• Secret security clearance is required.
• Experience with tactical networks at division level or higher.
• Experience with Microsoft server platform and Cisco routers/switches.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, implement, and oversee classified and unclassified MTC WAN/LAN networks supporting voice, data, and video services for exercises and events.
• Manage external networks including NIPR, SIPR, and tactical networks.
• Coordinate network design, requirements, and responsibilities with other MTCs, training sites, units, and external organizations.
• Design network architecture, develop network plans, configure equipment, and install circuits for distributed exercises.
• Install, configure, maintain, and secure networks and devices.
• Configure, document, test, troubleshoot, and update network documentation for internal simulation networks (Cisco firewalls, routers, switches).
• Apply RMF cybersecurity tasks, update patches, SRGs/STIGs, and configure ACLs to meet requirements.
• Plan encrypted connections to external entities supporting constructive simulations and troubleshoot issues.
• Monitor network performance and conduct backups and recovery testing.
• Review and update network requirements for accuracy and doctrinal compliance.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.

Skills

Network design

Troubleshooting

RMF

Security

Cross-site coordination

Cisco networking

LAN/WAN

Network security

Education

BA/BS Degree or equivalent

Tools

Cisco routers & switches

Palo Alto

Wireshark

SolarWinds

Job description

Network Engineer

GDIT is seeking qualified candidates for a Network Engineer at the Fort Wainwright Mission Training Complex (MTC) under the Mission Training Complex Capabilities Support II (MTCCS II) program. GDIT provides individual sustainment and collective Mission Command training, leadership development, Warfighter Functions (WFF) training, delta training, first‑person simulations (gaming), and constructive simulation support from squad level through Echelon Above Brigade (EAB). Responsibilities include technical integration between simulation and C4I systems, establishing and maintaining training and exercise networks, and executing Risk Management Framework (RMF) Certification and Accreditation activities.

Advance how our customers operate while advancing your own career. Join GDIT and the Mission Training Complex – Fort Wainwright as a Network Engineer and build an impactful career in enterprise IT alongside a resourceful, mission‑driven team. Our work depends on a Network Engineer who will help strengthen the readiness of our Nation’s Army in the Arctic.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

• Network design: Design, plan, implement, and oversee classified and unclassified MTC WAN/LAN networks supporting voice, data, and video services for exercises and events.

• External network integration: Manage MTC use of networks owned by external organizations, including NIPR, SIPR, tactical networks, and others as required.

• Cross‑site coordination: Coordinate network design, requirements, and responsibilities with other MTCs, training sites, training units, and external communications organizations.

• Architecture and configuration: Design network architecture, develop network plans, configure equipment, and assist with installation of equipment and circuits supporting distributed exercises.

• Operational and analytical tasks: Install, configure, maintain, and secure networks and associated devices.

• Simulation network support: Configure, document, test, troubleshoot, and update network documentation for internal simulation networks, including Cisco firewalls, routers, and switches. Troubleshoot TCP/IP, multicast, UDP traffic flows, and tunneling encryption devices.

• Cybersecurity compliance: Apply system updates, quarterly patches/IAVAs, SRG/STIGs, configure access control lists, and analyze or modify network devices and software to meet user and system requirements.

• Encrypted connections: Plan, develop, and execute encrypted network connections to external entities supporting constructive simulation exercises. Provide timely troubleshooting and resolution for network issues.

• Monitoring and backups: Monitor network performance and conduct scheduled backups and recovery testing.

• Requirements review: Review and update network requirements for accuracy and doctrinal compliance.

• Special projects: Participate in special projects as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Education: BA/BS Degree or equivalent relevant years of experience

• Required Experience: minimum of five (5) years’ related experience in network architecture design, implementation, and management; MTC experience preferred

• Required Technical Skills:

  • Possess advanced knowledge in network planning, troubleshooting and maintenance
  • Possess knowledge of network hardware and software components
  • Strong understanding of technology integration, information flow, configuration and implementation of LAN, WAN, DNS, DHCP, firewalls and security, and storage and backup methodologies
  • Must understand and be able to apply Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology and the Certification & Accreditation process
  • Must have experience in applying network patches and STIGs and performing other RMF Cybersecurity tasks

• Certification: SEC+ required; Meet DoD 8570.01-M Baseline Computing Environment (CE) Certification Requirements at Information Assurance Technical Level II (IAT II), CCNA (preferred)

• Security Clearance Level: Secret clearance is required

• Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Experience with tactical networks at the division level and higher
  • Experience working with Microsoft server platform and Cisco routers and switches
  • Knowledgeable in MSPP, MPLS, and BGP configurations, architecture, and technologies
  • Knowledge of specific product lines, e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto, Wire Shark, and Solar Winds

• Location: On Customer Site/moderate travel to other customer sites throughout Pacific AoR

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do

• Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
• Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
• Rewards: 401K with company match
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

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