Network Engineer - Secret Clearance Required

General Dynamics Information Technology; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 111,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Network Engineer Senior to install, operate, and maintain the network infrastructure supporting mission-critical government projects at the Sterling, VA location. You will collaborate with a team to ensure reliable operation of software and systems critical to program objectives.

The role requires 5+ years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and a Secret clearance, with on-site work and US citizenship.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience.
• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science required.
• Must possess and maintain a Secret clearance. US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Install, operate, and maintain network infrastructure for mission-critical government projects.
• Support the network architecture for analytic applications.
• Collaborate with team to ensure reliable operation of software and systems.
• Monitor, maintain, and optimize networked operating systems and security controls.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams and SOPs.

Skills

Cisco

IPSec Tunnels

Network Engineering

Network Security

Education

Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

Job description

Type of Requisition

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications

Skills: Microsoft Windows, Network Engineering, Network Infrastructures

Certifications: None

Experience: 5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

Transform technology into opportunity as a Network Engineer at GDIT. Shape what's next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what's next for your engineering career. At GDIT you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Network Engineer, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the Diplomatic Security Service at the Department of State. You will play a crucial role in installing, operating, and maintaining network infrastructure.

• ● Support the network architecture running crucial analytic applications.
• ● Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
• ● Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth and reliable operation of various network appliances and infrastructure hardware for ensuring system availability and reliability.
• ● Monitor, maintain, support, and optimize all networked software associated operating systems.
• ● Analyzes and implements DOS Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to ensure the security of the network architecture.
• ● Participate in the upgrading of operating systems and design of network enhancements.
• ● Provides input on new or existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to network administration.
• ● Develop and maintain network architecture diagrams.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Network Engineer Senior must have:

• ● Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
• ● Experience: 5+ years of related experience
• ● Technical skills: Cisco, IPSec Tunnels, Network Engineering, Network Security
• ● Security clearance level: Possess and maintain a Secret clearance
• ● US citizenship required
• ● Role requirements: On site

***CompTIA Security + Preferred***

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• ● 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%

Telecommuting Options

Onsite

Work Location

USA VA Sterling

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.

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.

About Our Work

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans