Network Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 96,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (Medical, Dental and V

401K with company match

Educational Assistance and eLearning

Internal mobility team

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking an experienced IT Infrastructure Engineer to support the USSTRATCOM mission from Offutt AFB, NE. The role entails RFC authoring, incident resolution, and OS patching across Cisco devices, with emphasis on DISA STIG compliance and secure network operations.

The position requires 5+ years of related experience and active Top Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility. Proficiency with NAC, Palo Alto, SolarWinds, and datacenter fabrics is expected.

Qualifications

• Education: BA/BS or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience: 5+ years of related experience.
• Required Certifications: Security+ or DoD 8140 Compliant Certification.
• ITIL Foundations v4 Certificate or the ability to obtain within 9 mos.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
• Must have a current/active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI status.
• Hands-on experience configuring, administering, and updating enterprise and datacenter network devices.
• Reviewing DISA STIGs and applying STIGs to harden Cisco network infrastructure.
• Operational experience with enterprise firewalls (PAN-OS).
• Experience with NAC solutions and authentication protocols (802.1X, ForeScout, TACACS+, RADIUS).
• Monitoring using SolarWinds for fault isolation and performance analysis.

Responsibilities

• Authoring formal Requests for Change (RFCs) with implementation and rollback plans.
• Managing Tier I-III network incidents and service requests in ServiceNow.
• Scheduling and performing OS upgrades and security patches on Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, NX-OS devices.
• Auditing switches/routers against DISA STIG benchmarks and maintaining compliance docs.
• Monitoring network health and telemetry alerts with SolarWinds to triage issues.
• Assisting with firewall operations and security rule modifications (Palo Alto PAN-OS).
• Troubleshooting NAC/authentication issues using ForeScout, TACACS+, and RADIUS.
• Maintaining datacenter spine-leaf fabrics, VXLANs, and related topology docs.
• Supporting hardware lifecycle initiatives and decommissioning activities.
• Performing after-hours work as needed.

Skills

Enterprise IT

Enterprise Platforms

Network Engineering

Education

BA/BS or equivalent relevant experience

Tools

ForeScout

TACACS+

RADIUS

SolarWinds

PAN-OS

Cisco IOS

IOS-XE

NX-OS

Job description

Job Description

Type of Requisition

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Skills

Enterprise IT, Enterprise Platforms, Network Engineering

Certifications

None

Experience

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

Yes

Job Description

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:

The work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of USSTRATCOM. USSTRATCOM is a Combatant Command responsible for strategic deterrence, nuclear operations, and enterprise IT services essential to national security. It oversees Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), Joint Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (JEMSO), Global Strike, and Missile Threat Assessments, working closely with other Combatant Commands, Services, and defense agencies. SCITLS will be a key component that will ensure mission success and the safety of the U.S. and its allies by providing 24/7 IT services and network support for NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, and SAP/SAR environment.

You will play a crucial role in providing support in the following areas:

• Authoring formal Requests for Change (RFCs) with comprehensive implementation and rollback plans, scheduling Authorized Service Interruptions (ASIs), and executing technical tasks within approved maintenance windows
• Managing and resolving assigned Tier I-III network incidents, service requests, and task orders within ServiceNow while creating/maintaining detailed troubleshooting documentation
• Scheduling, testing, and performing operating system upgrades and security patches across Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, and NX-OS devices while validating pre- and post-upgrade operational stability
• Auditing network switches and routers against DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) benchmarks, implementing required configuration hardening, and maintaining compliance documentation and vulnerability remediation tracking
• Monitoring enterprise network health and telemetry alerts using platforms such as SolarWinds to proactively triage, diagnose, and resolve Tier I-III campus and datacenter connectivity issues
• Assisting with firewall operations, recommending security rule modifications, and traffic troubleshooting across Palo Alto appliances
• Troubleshoot Network Access Control (NAC) and authentication issues utilizing ForeScout, Cisco TACACS+, and RADIUS platforms
• Assisting with the monitoring and operational maintenance of datacenter Cisco Nexus spine-leaf fabrics, routing, and VXLAN overlay environments
• Supporting network hardware lifecycle initiatives, including hardware refresh planning, inventory auditing, tracking end-of-life/end-of-support assets, and sanitizing decommissioned gear
• Creating, updating, and sustaining detailed physical and logical network diagrams and rack elevation schematics
• Performing physical installations, including racking, cabling, labeling, and decommissioning network hardware across telecommunication closets and datacenter facilities
• Executing technical infrastructure project tasks, hardware deployments, provisioning, and special assignments as directed by engineering leadership
• Ability to perform after-hours work on an as-needed basis may be required

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Education: BA/BS or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience: 5+ years of related experience
• Required Certifications:
• Security+ or DoD 8140 Compliant Certification
• ITIL Foundations v4 Certificate or the ability to obtain within 9 mos
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Must have a current/active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI status
• Location: Offutt AFB, NE
• Hands-on experience configuring, administering, and updating enterprise and datacenter network devices running Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, and NX-OS
• Direct experience reviewing DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and applying STIGs to harden Cisco network infrastructure
• Working knowledge or operational experience with enterprise firewalls, including Palo Alto Networks (PAN-OS)
• Practical experience administering or supporting Network Access Control (NAC) solutions and authentication protocols such as 802.1X, including ForeScout, TACACS+, and RADIUS
• Familiarity with enterprise network monitoring and management systems (such as SolarWinds) for fault isolation and performance analysis
• Foundational understanding of datacenter spine-leaf architecture, routing protocols (OSPF/BGP), and VXLAN overlay concepts
• Experience supporting hardware lifecycle management, including equipment refreshes, inventory tracking, and device decommissioning
• Demonstrated experience preparing change requests and executing work within scheduled Authorized Service Interruptions (ASIs)
• Experience developing and maintaining network topology diagrams and rack elevation layouts
• Practical experience with physical hardware deployment, including racking, stacking, and copper/fiber cabling standards
• Proven track record of supporting structured infrastructure project work, equipment cutovers, and directed technical tasks

Gdit Is Your Place

• Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• 401K with company match
• Educational Assistance and eLearning
• Internal mobility team dedicated to employee advancement
• Rewards and Recognition programs
• Innovative and collaborative environment encouraging highly motivated critical thinking

#SCITLS

The likely salary range for this position is $95,625 - $129,375. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options

Onsite

Work Location

USA NE Offutt AFB

Total Rewards At GDIT

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as 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. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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