Network Engineer III

General Dynamics Information Technology; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Network Engineer III, where you will be at the forefront of cybersecurity solutions. In this exciting role, you will work with cutting-edge technologies, conducting risk assessments and implementing secure network architectures to support national security. Collaborate with talented professionals to enhance network capabilities and ensure the integrity of critical systems. This position offers a long-term contract opportunity with a focus on professional growth and development, making it ideal for those passionate about technology and security. If you are ready to take on challenges and make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical plan options

Dental plan options

Vision plan

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off plans

Short and long-term disability benefits

Life insurance

Accidental death and dismemberment insurance

Critical illness insurance

Business travel and accident insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Network Security or Network Engineering.
• Bachelor's degree required; additional experience may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-wide network security solutions.
• Manage WAN, LAN, CAN, and remote network security.

Skills

Enterprise Security Architecture Fundamentals

Secure Network Architecture

Standard Operating Procedures Preparation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Network Security or Engineering

Tools

Firewalls (Palo Alto, Juniper, Cisco)

Routers/Switches (Juniper, Cisco)

Intrusion Detection Systems (F5 Load Balancer, Cisco FTD)

Unix, RHELS OS, Windows Enterprise AD, VMware

Job description

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

Job Family: Network Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills: Enterprise Security Architecture (ESA) Fundamentals, Secure Network Architecture, Standard Operating Procedures Preparation

Certifications: None

Experience: 3 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is your place. You make it your own by embracing autonomy, seizing opportunity, and being trusted to deliver your best every day. We think. We act. We deliver. There is no challenge we can't turn into opportunity. And our work depends on TS/SCI level cleared Network Engineer III joining our team to support our Intelligence customer in Springfield, VA or St. Louis, MO.

GDIT's Transport and Cybersecurity Services (TCS) program has an exciting and challenging opportunity for a Network Engineer III on our Network Security Services (NSS) team.

More About the Opportunity:

TCS offers a long-term contract opportunity supporting our intelligence customer. Our team of talented Network and Cybersecurity professionals help design, develop, procure, implement, operate/sustain, and enhance NCE networks and cybersecurity posture in support of national security.

Joining the TCS Team means working with truly cutting-edge technologies, on high performing cyber engineering teams, and benefiting from accelerated professional growth!

What You'll Get to Do:

• Work with both corporate and customer leadership to research, analyze, and implement enterprise-wide network security solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives.
• Assist with design, analysis, testing and implementation of state-of-the-art secure network architectures.
• Conduct risk assessment and provide recommendations for design.
• Manage WAN, LAN, CAN, and remote network security as well as incident and problem management.
• Oversee security infrastructure sustainment, maintenance, and advanced configuration (firewalls, F5 load balancers, web gateways, mail gateways, IDS, and management tools).
• Oversee the reporting, documentation, and investigation of all security related incidents; lead the development and implementation of corrective measures.
• Develop and execute standard operating procedures (SOPs) for security tools.
• Evaluate and report on new network security technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.
• Act as liaison to the contract and customer management, and government Designated Approving Authority (DAA) regarding network security status, policies, and procedures.
• Travel up to 15% of the time CONUS, maybe occasional OCONUS.

You'll Bring These Qualifications:

• TS/SCI (current).
• Ability to successfully pass and maintain a Government Polygraph (post-hire requirement).
• Bachelor's Degree and three (3) years of technical experience in Network Security or Network Engineering with large-scale enterprise/global networks in high-paced, diverse environment (Additional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree).
• Firewalls (e.g. Palo Alto, Juniper, Cisco, etc.).
• Routers/Switches (e.g. Juniper, Cisco, etc.).
• Intrusion Detection Systems / IDS Products (e.g. F5 Load Balancer, Cisco FTD, etc.).
• Unix, RHELS OS, Windows Enterprise AD, VMware, WAN/LAN/CAN.
• DoD Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification (current).
• DoD CSSP Infrastructure Support certification (current).

The likely salary range for this position is $84,068 - $113,740. 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: None

Telecommuting Options: Onsite

Work Location: USA VA Springfield

Additional Work Locations: USA MO St. Louis

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.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.