Network Engineer Principal (TS/Q clearance required)

General Dynamics - IT; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health and wellness packages

401(k) company match

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot large-scale network systems. You will optimize performance, security, and reliability for mission-critical government programs from Albuquerque, NM.

Responsibilities include monitoring, capacity planning, vendor coordination, and detailed documentation. A DOE Q or TS clearance is required, with extensive experience in routers, switches, firewalls, and secure networking best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in IT/CS or related field.
• 10+ years of professional network engineering experience.
• DOE Q or TS security clearance required.
• Deep knowledge of routers, switches, firewalls, wireless tech, and network design.
• Proficiency with TCP/IP, VLAN, VPN, OSPF, and BGP.
• Strong network security and hardening practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot complex network systems.
• Monitor and troubleshoot issues; perform root-cause analysis.
• Analyze traffic patterns; provide capacity planning solutions.
• Coordinate with vendors for issue resolution.
• Configure systems including hardware, OS, and platform specs.
• Evaluate and test network products and technologies.
• Provide oversight across LAN/MAN/WAN operations and security.
• Contribute to policy discussions on standards and budgets.
• Conduct testing and optimization of network components.
• Identify opportunities to optimize and secure performance.
• Create and maintain detailed network documentation.

Skills

Network design

Routers & switches

Firewalls

Wireless technologies

TCP/IP

VLAN

VPN

OSPF

BGP

Security best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft DNS

Unix BIND

Security/compliance tooling

Job description

GDIT is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to join our team supporting mission-critical operations for our customer. In this role, you will design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot complex network systems to ensure optimal performance, security, reliability, and scalability in a large-scale environment. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in network infrastructure and security best practices to advance enterprise IT capabilities for critical government programs.

Responsibilities:

• Infrastructure Design & Implementation: Design, build, and implement network systems for LAN, MAN, and WAN environments, ensuring they meet performance and scalability requirements.
• System Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Monitor and diagnose network issues, performing root-cause analysis to address connectivity problems and optimize operations.
• Traffic Analysis & Capacity Planning: Analyze network traffic patterns and provide capacity planning solutions to support infrastructure growth and performance improvements.
• Vendor Coordination: Interface with vendor support services to ensure timely resolution of issues and proper escalation during outages or performance degradations.
• System Configuration: Perform system-level design and configuration, determining hardware, operating systems, and platform specifications to meet operational requirements.
• Quality Assurance: Evaluate and test new and existing network products and technologies, ensuring they align with organizational standards and quality protocols.
• Network Operations Oversight: Provide technical assistance and oversight across all network operations, including LAN/MAN/WAN administration, security protocols, and systems integration.
• Policy Input: Contribute to policy discussions by providing insights on standards, technical constraints, and budget considerations impacting network operations.
• Testing & Optimization: Conduct routine testing and analysis of network hardware, communications systems, and connectivity components.
• Performance Enhancements: Identify opportunities for network optimization and implement improvements to maximize system performance and security.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation for network configurations, processes, and procedures to support operational consistency.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience: 10+ years of professional experience in network engineering, infrastructure design, and systems troubleshooting.
• Security Clearance: DOE Q or TS clearance required.
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of routers, switches, firewalls, wireless technologies, and network design principles.
• Expertise in protocols like TCP/IP, VLAN, VPN, OSPF, and BGP.
• Understanding of network security practices, including system hardening and compliance with organizational standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• DOE Experience: Previous experience working with the Department of Energy or similar federal agencies.
• DNS & Configuration Expertise: Familiarity with Microsoft DNS and Unix BIND systems.
• Compliance Standards: Experience with DISA STIGs and other security frameworks required for federal compliance.

Work Location:

Albuquerque, NM

Citizenship:

US Citizenship required.

Why Join GDIT?

At GDIT, your contributions help deliver solutions that ensure national security and operational excellence.

Professional Growth:

Access internal mobility programs, paid certifications, and continuous learning opportunities to expand your career journey.

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Health and wellness packages
• 401(k) company match
• Paid time off

Collaborative Environment:

Work alongside a diverse and innovative team that prioritizes teamwork and high-impact results.

Mission Impact:

Support critical government programs by advancing enterprise IT infrastructure and modernizing essential functions.

Grow Your Career with GDIT

If you're passionate about designing and implementing secure, high-performing networks, join GDIT to apply your expertise and drive meaningful outcomes for cutting-edge technologies and federal IT operations.

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