Network Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Flexible work weeks

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Network Engineer to support large-scale, global network operations and modernization for the U.S. Department of State. The role involves 24x7 operations, security integration, service management, and customer engagement across regions.

Required: Active TS/SCI clearance, 8+ years in IT/network roles, CCNP, and DoD 8570 IAT II. Familiarity with SDN/SD-WAN, cloud platforms, and ITSM tools like ServiceNow is expected.

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 CCNP certifications.
• Security+ or DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification.
• Experience with load balancing, routing, switching, firewalls, congestion/prioritization, or micro-segmentation.
• Understanding of SDN/SD-WAN, container networking, virtualization, and cloud technologies.
• Experience with Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper, HPE, Avaya or similar.
• Experience with enterprise WiFi environments and cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP).
• Experience with ITSM workflows (ServiceNow) and DevOps/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 and modernization readiness.
• Define enterprise architecture, strategy, and roadmap for network capabilities.
• Leverage secure, scalable, and AI-augmented solutions for provisioning, monitoring, and support.
• Support governance frameworks and operational standards for hardware, processes, and procedures.
• Develop architecture artifacts, guidance, metrics, and telemetry-driven reporting.

Skills

Enterprise IT

Network Engineering

Networks

Zero Trust Architecture

SDN/SD-WAN

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline

Tools

Cisco CCNP

Security+ or DoD 8570 IAT II

Azure

AWS

GCP

ServiceNow

IaC (Python, Git)

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

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%

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA DC Washington

Additional Work Locations: 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 our 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. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews.

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