Network Engineer SME

General Dynamics - IT; Hawaii; On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics IT is seeking a Network Engineer SME to support USPACOM J6 IT Modernization at Camp Smith, HI, strengthening mission partner interoperability across the Pacific and advancing enterprise IT modernization.

You will lead design, documentation, and deployment efforts, troubleshoot complex network issues, and coordinate with engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and partners. A Final Top Secret clearance is required, with readiness for on-site work in Hawaii.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of relevant experience in network engineering or DoD/enterprise IT.
• Final Top Secret clearance is required.
• Strong communication, analytical problem solving, and technical writing.
• Experience collaborating with engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and mission partners.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement network designs and transition plans across modernization projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to mature prototypes and enterprise capabilities.
• Develop documentation, diagrams, and implementation plans.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues and coordinate resolutions across teams.
• Engage with stakeholders to resolve technical challenges and provide updates.

Skills

Enterprise network engineering

Routing and switching

Network modernization

WAN/LAN design

Secure enclave connectivity

Technical documentation

Job description

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Network Engineer SME supporting USPACOM J6 enterprise IT, mission partner interoperability, and Pacific theater operations. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. You will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Network Engineer SME joining our team to support USPACOM J6 mission outcomes through it modernization project support, modernization, secure integration, and operational collaboration across the Pacific.

GDIT is seeking a Network Engineer SME to support USPACOM J6 IT Modernization Project Support activities at Camp Smith, HI, helping modernize enterprise IT capabilities and strengthen mission partner interoperability across the Pacific.

How the Network Engineer SME Will Make an Impact

• Support IT modernization projects from requirements definition through planning, integration, testing, and transition.
• Collaborate with technical teams to mature prototypes, modernization sprints, and enterprise capability improvements.
• 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; degree not explicitly required by the external labor category.
• Required Experience: 15+ years of relevant experience supporting the role, mission area, or equivalent DoW/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: Final Top Secret.
• Required Skills and Abilities: Strong communication, analytical problem-solving, technical writing, customer engagement, and ability to coordinate 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.

GDIT Is Your Place

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home, when eligible and approved.
• 401K with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages.
• Professional growth opportunities, internal mobility, paid education, and certifications.
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays.

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