Network Engineer

General Dynamics IT; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth initiatives and AI-powered upsk

Internal mobility opportunities

Comprehensive benefits and 401K

Job summary

General Dynamics IT in Washington, DC is seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to support the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Technologies.

This role focuses on 24x7 global network operations, modernization, security integration, service management, and ongoing engagement across regions. Candidates must hold a TS/SCI clearance, a related Bachelor's degree, and 8+ years of experience with CCNP and DoD 8570 IAT II, plus hands-on expertise in network security, SDN/SD-WAN, cloud

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 8 years of related technical experience.
• US Citizenship Required: Yes
• Aligned CCNP certifications
• Security+ or DoD 8570 IAT II Certification
• Experience with load balancing, routing, switching, firewalls, and micro-segmentation
• Understanding of Zero Trust Architecture and NIST frameworks
• Experience with SDN/SD-WAN and cloud networking
• Experience with Azure, AWS, or GCP
• Experience with ServiceNow ITSM and IaC/Python/Git

Responsibilities

• 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
• Leverage secure, scalable, and automated and AI-augmented solutions for provisioning, monitoring, and operational support
• Support governance frameworks, lifecycle controls, and operational standards for hardware, process, and procedure
• Develop architecture artifacts, implementation guidance, metrics, and telemetry driven reporting

Skills

Enterprise IT

Network Engineering

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Type of Requisition: Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret

Public Trust/Other Required: None

Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications: Skills: Enterprise IT, Network Engineering, Networks Certifications: None Experience: 8 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

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.

The likely salary range for this position is $111,155 - $150,385. 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%

T elecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA DC Washington

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 cont