Network Engineer - TS/SCI Required

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401K with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Network Engineer to support ETM activities at the Pentagon. This is an onsite role in Arlington, VA with no telecommuting.

The candidate will design, plan, build LAN/WAN networks, configure routers/switches/firewalls, and ensure network health and security compliance. Active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required or must be obtainable; 5+ years' experience and a related degree are expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience in network engineering or administration.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required or the ability to obtain.
• US Citizenship required.
• Willingness to obtain Aruba certification within 90 days if not held.

Responsibilities

• Designs, plans, and builds communications networks.
• Configures routers, switches, and firewalls for LAN/WAN and VPNs.
• Monitors networks and provides technical solutions using engineering processes.
• Maintains network integrity and backup/recovery capabilities.
• Coordinates hardware/software acquisitions and subcontractor services as needed.

Skills

LAN

Network Engineering

Network Infrastructures

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

Aruba

Cisco (CCNA/CCNP)

Juniper (JNCIA/JNCIS/JNCIP)

Job description

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 Job Qualifications: Skills: Local Area Network (LAN), Network Engineering, Network Infrastructures Certifications: None Experience: 5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking a Network Engineer joining our team to support ETM activities at the Pentagon. Due to the nature of work this role entails, telecommuting is not allowed.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Designs, plans, and builds communications networks. Configures routers and switches, and firewalls for LAN and WAN systems and VPN concentrators with appropriate network engineering and communications protocols. Coordinates LAN/WAN hardware/software improvements and/or enhancements. Monitors the network utilizing industry leading technologies. Provides innovative methods and technical solutions using the engineering design process. Plans implementation of enhancements. Analyzes customer requirements and provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Performs maintenance and upgrade of networks including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, and networks. Maintains network integrity and connectivity while ensuring compliance with policies and maintains system backup and recovery capability. Coordinates the acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed. Creates plans and configures systems for data communication networks. Evaluates new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network. Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned. Designs and builds the hardware and software components for computer or telecommunications networks. Provides guidance and leadership to less-experienced network personnel.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED - REQUIRED:

Clearance: Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance Certifications: ---- IAT Level II certification ---- ONE of the following Networking Certifications - Brocade, Cisco (CCNA/CCNP), Juniper (JNCIA/JNCIS/JNCIP), Aruba ---- Willing to obtain an Aruba Certification within 90 days from start of employment (if candidate does not already hold this certification) Year's Experience: 5+ years of experience in network administration Education: Bachelors’ Degree in a related field, OR work experience in lieu of degree. Technical Skills: ---- Must have hands‑on experience/knowledge with Aruba networking systems ---- Proven experience in routing protocols and L3 configurations

Location:

Willing to report full-time onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Certification: Aruba (ACSA and/or ACSP, depending on role)

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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40 Travel Required: Less than 10% Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA VA Arlington Additional Work Locations:

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.

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