NCIS Network Engineer | Shift Work | Active TS/SCI clearance

General Dynamics - IT; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Internal mobility support

Competitive benefits and 401K

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is hiring a Network Engineer to support the NCIS ITD at Quantico, VA. The role includes providing technical support, troubleshooting, and monitoring network performance across multi-vendor environments.

You will work on planning, deploying, and maintaining core network services while collaborating with vendors and internal teams. The position requires active TS/SCI clearance, 8+ years of network experience, and a strong background in data center technologies, routing,

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 8+ years of network experience with 3+ years in specialized networking.
• Experience with data center and IP backbone networks in multi-vendor environments.
• Experience with BGP, OSPF, VLANs, QoS, and Cisco ASA/Firepower.
• Experience with firewalls (Cisco ASA, Juniper SRX, Forcepoint).
• Cisco router/switch configuration 4500/6500/ASR 1000 and Nexus platforms.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for network incidents across systems, software, and hardware.
• Troubleshoot end-user software/hardware and diagnose issues.
• Monitor and manage network performance and traffic.
• Plan, install, test, and maintain network upgrades across a multi-location environment.
• Document operations and coordinate with vendors for maintenance and upgrades.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Networking expertise

Networking protocols

Firewall configuration

Nexus/Data Center

Cisco ASA/Firepower

Security+ CE

CCNP or CISSP

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT/CS/Technical

Tools

Cisco Prime

SolarWinds

Cisco ACS/ISE

Job description

Transform technology into opportunity as a Network Engineer with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

Shift schedule:

A two‑week rotation where teams alternate between four weeknight 10‑hour night shifts and weekend 12‑hour day/night coverage for a 40-hour workweek.

The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) is an organization of approximately 2,000 personnel of which 700 serve at HQ and the remaining staff serve at offices worldwide. NCIS is the DON component with primary responsibility for criminal investigation, law enforcement (LE), counter‑terrorism (CT), counterintelligence (CI), and cyber matters. NCIS not only has primary responsibility for all criminal investigative, CI, CT, and cyber matters within the DON, but it also has exclusive investigative jurisdiction in non‑combat matters involving actual, potential, or suspected criminal, terrorism, sabotage, espionage, and subversive activities.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Network Engineer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the IT Technology Development division within the NCIS ITD organization in Quantico, VA.

• Provide technical support and troubleshooting services for incoming service incidents related to computer systems, software, and hardware

• Provide end‑user software and hardware troubleshooting, applies diagnostic techniques to identify problems, investigate causes, and implement or recommend solutions

• Identify recurring issues and notify management of patterns

• Tests and analyzes all elements of network facilities

• Responsibilities include providing technical assistance, addressing customer queries, and ensuring a seamless customer experience.

• Specialists will assess and troubleshoot issues related to company products/services, offer step‑by‑step guidance, and elevate complex problems to the appropriate department

• Monitors and controls the performance and status of network resources on multiple enclaves utilizing software and hardware tools

• Identifies and diagnoses problems and factors affecting network performance

• Analyzes network performance, usage, traffic flows, access, and interfaces

• Provides technical planning and analysis for communication activities including designing, integrating, installing, troubleshooting, repairing, testing, monitoring, reporting, documenting, working with appropriate vendors, and performing preventative maintenance services

• Performs testing, provisioning, operations and emergency response for ongoing network operations

• Oversees and manages the deployment of upgrades to existing data, video, and related systems in a multi‑location environment

• Ensures all required operational and support documents are current

• Maintains a current understanding of emerging technologies and trends in online media, cloud service, storage solutions, and other data center technologies

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. Our Network Engineer must have:

• Security Clearance Level: Active TS/SCI clearance
• Required Experience: 8+ years of network experience; with 3 years of specialized networking experience
• Experience with engineering data center and IP backbone networks in a multi‑vendor, multiprotocol environment, including networks based on T1, DS3, Fiber/Optical, DSL, Ethernet, and Ethernet over Copper core.
• Experience with the following protocols, BGP, OSPF, vDC, vPC, VRF’s, Spanning‑Tree, VLANs, 802.1q, QoS, Cisco ASA with Active/Active Multiple Contexts
• Firewall Experience Required- Cisco ASA 5500X, Juniper SRX, Forcepoint SW
• Expert level configuration of Cisco routers and switches including: 4500/6500, 3750, 3850, and ASR 1000
• Nexus 2K/5K/7K/9K Data Center Experience
• Experience with configuration and management of firewalls; Cisco Firepower, Palo Alto, Forcepoint Sidewinder, and Juniper
• Familiar with NTP /MAB/F5 Deployment
• Experience with Network Management Apps - Cisco ACS/ISE, Cisco Prime, SolarWinds
• Required Certifications: Security+ CE, CCNP or CISSP
• Education: Bachelors Degree in IT, Computer Science or Technical discipline.
• Location: Onsite at Quantico, VA
• Shift Schedule: A two‑week rotation where teams alternate between four weeknight 10‑hour night shifts and weekend 12‑hour day/night coverage for a 40‑hour workweek.
• US Citizenship required

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: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match and competitive pay and paid time off
• Community: Award‑winning culture of innovation and a military‑friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.

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