Network Engineer SME

General Dynamics Information Technology; Aiea (HI); On-site; USD 110,500 - 149,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-flex work week (when eligible)

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, vision and wellness

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology seeks a Network Engineer SME to support USPACOM J6 enterprise IT and Mission Partner Environment initiatives at Camp Smith, HI. The role focuses on architecture, design, and cross-team collaboration to deliver secure networking solutions.

Candidates should have 8+ years in DoD/enterprise IT, an active Secret clearance, and strong technical writing skills to produce documentation and briefings for leadership and partners.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in DoD/enterprise IT environments.
• Active Secret security clearance.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Assist architecture, engineering planning, and design for Mission Partner Environment (MPE).
• Translate operational requirements into executable technical plans and designs.
• Develop and review network designs, implementation plans, and diagrams.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and coordinate with engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and document outcomes.
• Prepare clear technical documentation, briefings, and recommendations for leadership.

Skills

Enterprise network engineering

Routing and switching

Network modernization

WAN/LAN design

Secure enclave connectivity

Technical documentation

Education

Technical training/certifications

Job description

Job Description

Seize your opportunity as a Network Engineer SME supporting USPACOM J6 enterprise IT, mission partner interoperability, and Pacific theater operations. You will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. You will support USPACOM J6 mission outcomes through Mission Partner Environment (MPE) engineering planning and development, modernization, secure integration, and operational collaboration across the Pacific.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Support architecture, engineering planning, and design activities for Mission Partner Environment (MPE) Engineering Planning and Development.
• Translate operational and mission partner requirements into executable technical plans, designs, and integration actions.
• Develop and review network designs, implementation plans, diagrams, and technical documentation.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and coordinate resolution across engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and mission partner teams.
• Collaborate with USPACOM J6 stakeholders, service components, mission partners, and GDIT team members to resolve technical challenges.
• Prepare clear technical documentation, briefings, status inputs, and recommendations for customer and internal leadership.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Education: Technical training, certification(s), or equivalent experience.
• Required Experience: 8+ years of relevant experience supporting the role, mission area, or equivalent DoD/enterprise IT environment.
• Required Technical Skills: enterprise network engineering; routing and switching; network modernization; WAN/LAN design; secure enclave connectivity; technical documentation.
• Security Clearance Level: Active Secret.
• Required Skills and Abilities: Strong communication, analytical problem‑solving, technical writing, customer engagement, and coordination across engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and mission partner teams.
• Preferred Skills: Experience supporting USPACOM, combatant command, service component, or joint/coalition mission environments. Experience working in government site environments and coordinating with military and civilian stakeholders. Experience with mission partner, coalition, tactical, or multi‑enclave networking.
• Location: On customer site at Camp Smith, HI.
• Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations.
• Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required.

Benefits

• Full‑flex work week where eligible and approved.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and wellness packages.
• Paid vacation and holidays, additional paid leave.
• Professional growth opportunities, internal mobility, paid education and certifications.

Other Details

Salary range: $110,500 - $149,500. Pay will be based on experience, location and possibly contractual requirements.

Scheduled weekly hours: 40. Travel required: None. Telecommuting: Onsite. Work location: USA HI Camp Smith.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans