Network Engineer

General Dynamics - IT; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AI-powered career guidance

Internal mobility support

Comprehensive benefits and wellness

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT seeks a Network Engineer to support 24x7 global network operations and modernization for a U.S. government contract.

You will work with the Network Architect on enterprise architecture, strategy, and modernization initiatives, leveraging secure, scalable, and AI-augmented solutions for provisioning, monitoring, and operations. The role requires TS/SCI clearance, a related bachelor’s degree, 8+ years of experience, and CCNP with Security+ or DoD 8570 IAT II.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of technical experience in networking/telecom.
• CCNP and Security+ or DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification.
• Experience with load balancing, routing, switching, firewalls, QoS, and micro-segmentation.
• Understanding of Zero Trust, NIST, and government security standards.
• Experience with SDN/SD-WAN and cloud-focused networks.
• Experience with major vendors (Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper, HPE, Avaya).
• Experience supporting enterprise WiFi environments and cloud services (Azure/AWS/GCP).
• Experience integrating ITSM workflows (ServiceNow).
• DevOps, IaC, Python, Git familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Support Network Architect and leadership to define project outputs and adoption framework.
• Provide steady-state and modernization support for global network operations.
• Contribute to enterprise architecture, strategy, and roadmap for network capabilities.
• Leverage secure, scalable, automated, and AI-augmented provisioning and monitoring.
• Support governance, lifecycle controls, and operational standards for hardware and processes.
• Create architecture artifacts, implementation guidance, metrics and telemetry-driven reporting.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

8+ years experience

DevOps

Infrastructure as Code

Python

Git

Zero Trust Architecture

NIST frameworks

SDN/SD-WAN

Container networking

Virtualization

Cloud networking (Azure/AWS/GCP)

WiFi/enterprise wireless

ServiceNow ITSM

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline

Security+ or DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification

CCNP Certification

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

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

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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.