Network Engineer, Senior Principal

General Dynamics Information Technology; Newington (VA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 173,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Network Engineer to design and secure scalable voice, video, wireless, and data networks on government projects. You will drive high- and low-level designs, deploy Cisco-based solutions, and implement automation using Python/Ansible.

The role emphasizes delivering resilient architectures for mission-critical operations on customer sites. Ideal candidates have 10+ years of related experience, CCNP/CCNA, and prefer CCIE.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: 10+ years of related experience.
• Required CCNP/CCNA with equivalent expert level experience.
• Cisco CCIE (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, secure voice, video, wireless, and data communication networks.
• Lead development of high-level and low-level network designs (HLD/LLD).
• Deploy and integrate Cisco-based enterprise and data center solutions.
• Configure and support advanced technologies including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VXLAN, and EVPN.
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Translate complex technical requirements into actionable strategies and architectures.
• Collaborate across multiple technical disciplines including security, cloud, and DevOps.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues and perform root cause analysis.
• Develop automation solutions using Python, Ansible, or similar tools.

Skills

Communication Network

High Availability

Network Automation

Routing and Switching

Virtual Desktop Infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience)

Tools

Python

Ansible

Terraform

Job description

Job Qualifications

Communication Network, High Availability (Inactive), Network Automation, Routing and Switching, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

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.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Network Engineer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of supporting national security, defense operations, and critical infrastructure protection. You will play a crucial role in designing, securing, and maintaining resilient network architectures that enable uninterrupted communication, real-time data sharing, and mission-critical system availability, ensuring that operational objectives are achieved efficiently and securely in dynamic and high-stakes environments.

• Design and architect scalable, secure voice, video, wireless, and data communication networks


• Lead development of high-level and low-level network designs (HLD/LLD)


• Deploy and integrate Cisco-based enterprise and data center solutions


• Configure and support advanced technologies including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VXLAN, and EVPN


• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to stakeholders and senior leadership


• Translate complex technical requirements into actionable strategies and architectures


• Collaborate across multiple technical disciplines including security, cloud, and DevOps


• Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment managing competing priorities


• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues and perform root cause analysis


• Identify and implement performance, reliability, and security improvements Develop automation solutions using Python, Ansible, or similar tools

What You’ll Need To Succeed

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

Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (or equivalent experience)

Experience: 10+ years of related experience.

Required Technical Skills

• Routing & switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)


• LAN/WAN architecture and deployment


• Network monitoring and performance tools (SolarWinds, NetFlow, Wireshark).


• Firewalls, VPNs, QoS, load balancers


• Cisco platforms (Catalyst, Nexus, NGFW, ACI, Meraki)

Certifications

Required CCNP/CCNA with equivalent expert level experience

Cisco CCIE (preferred)

Preferred Skills

• SDN, Cisco Catalyst Center, ISE, Intersight


• Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)


• Network automation (Python, REST APIs, Ansible, Terraform)


• Zero Trust principles and security best practices


• Data center technologies (VXLAN, EVPN, ACI)

Security clearance level: TS/SCI

US citizenship required

Role Requirements

• Strong communication and presentation skills


• Ability to engage with senior leadership and influence decisions


• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills

Location: On Customer Site

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

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.

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The likely salary range for this position is $142,792 - $172,500. 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 Newington

Type of Requisition

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Skills

Communication Network, High Availability (Inactive), Network Automation, Routing and Switching, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)

Certifications

None

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.

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