Network Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks an experienced Network Engineer to support large-scale, global network operations and modernization for the U.S. Department of State.

The role focuses on 24x7 operations, security integration, service management, and customer engagement across regions. You will work with Network Architects and program leadership to define outputs, architectures, and adoption frameworks while leveraging automation, AI-augmented solutions, and governance to drive

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 8+ years of technical network engineering experience.
• CCNP certification and Security+ or DoD IAT Level II.
• Experience with load balancing, routing, switching, firewalls, QoS, and segmentation.
• Familiarity with Zero Trust, NIST frameworks, and government standards.

Responsibilities

• Define outputs, outcomes, and adoption framework with network architects and leadership.
• Provide steady state support for current network operations and modernization.
• Define enterprise architecture, strategy, and roadmap for network capabilities.
• Leverage secure, scalable, automated, and AI-augmented solutions for provisioning and monitoring.
• Governance, lifecycle controls, and operational standards for hardware and processes.
• Create architecture artifacts, implementation guidance, and telemetry-driven reporting.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline

Tools

CCNP certification

Security+ or DoD 8570 IAT Level II

ITSM (ServiceNow)

Cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP)

IaC with Python & Git

Job description

The Network Engineer will support the technical implementation and operationalization of large‑scale, global network operations and modernization contract supporting the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Technologies (DT). This role supports 24x7 worldwide network operations, modernization activities, security integration, service management, and customer engagement across all geographic regions.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Support Network Architect and program leadership to define outputs, outcomes, and adoption framework for project creation and implementation
• Provide steady state support for current environment network operations, preparing for a modernization journey
• Support the Network Architect in defining the enterprise architecture, strategy, and roadmap for network capabilities, aligning solutions with business, technology, and cybersecurity objectives
• Leverage secure, scalable, and automated and AI-augmented solutions for provisioning, monitoring, and operational support
• Support and leverage governance frameworks, lifecycle controls, and operational standards for hardware, process, and procedure.
• Develop architecture artifacts, implementation guidance, metrics, and telemetry driven reporting that promote consistency, automation, resiliency, and operational excellence.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline, or combination of degree and experience.
• Minimum of 8 years’ technical experience
• Aligned Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certifications
• Security+ or DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification
• Experience with supporting network solutions incorporating load balancing, route, switch, firewalls, congestion and prioritization management, and/or micro segmentation.
• Understanding of and previous experience with Zero Trust Architecture, NIST frameworks, and other government standards and compliance frameworks.
• Understanding of Software-Defined Networking (SDN), SD-WAN, container networking, virtualization platforms, and/or other cloud focused network technologies.
• Previous experience with one or more industry leading vendors such as Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper, HPE, Avaya, or similar.
• Previous experience supporting enterprise WiFi environments, including mesh solutions.
• Previous experience with Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Experience integrating workflows and automation solutions with ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow

• Experience with DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC, Python, Git, and/or other applicable technologies

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working within a government enterprise environment
• Demonstrated understanding of Natural Language Processing (NLP) implementation and concepts of intent-based architecture
• Previous experience with low bandwidth, high latency locations and solutions
• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
• One or more of the following Microsoft certifications: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Microsoft AI-centric professional certifications or Applied Skills
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking and/or AWS Certified Security
• Technical certifications from other industry leaders in the network or security segment

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 an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.