Principal Network Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a senior network engineer to support US BICES-X programs in Hawaii. The role involves designing, testing, and maintaining secure networks, collaborating with executives to set requirements, and guiding junior staff.

The candidate will operate on-site at client locations and ensure performance meets strict DoD standards. Required are 10+ years of experience, TS/SCI clearance, CCNA, and strong knowledge of routing/switching, DMVPN/GRE, and Cisco

Qualifications

• 10+ years of network experience.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's Degree; may substitute additional years of experience.
• IAT Level II compliant with DoD 8140.
• ITIL V4 Foundation within six months of hire.
• CCNA certification required.
• Knowledge of routing and switching protocols (OSPF/EIGRP/BGP/Spanning Tree).
• Experience with Cisco IOS software and hardware features.
• Ability to configure/troubleshoot Multicast, DMVPN and GRE tunnels.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with network staff to ensure smooth operation of software and systems.
• Define business requirements and goals with executives and stakeholders.
• Design network architecture for new or existing systems.
• Perform complex network development and design work.
• Upgrade operating systems and design network enhancements.
• Develop tests to ensure networks meet user requirements.
• Identify and resolve network problems.
• Provide training and guidance on networks and equipment.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant technologies.

Skills

10+ years networking

TS/SCI clearance

IAT II

CCNA

Routing & Switching

Cisco IOS

DMVPN/GRE

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

SolarWinds

Cisco ASA/FTD

Palo Alto

CUCM

HAIPE encryption

VMware

VxRail

Job description

Job Description

Check out this great opportunity to join one of GDIT’s fastest long-standing growing programs! US Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation Systems eXtended (US BICES-X) is a cutting-edge program supporting DoW intelligence information sharing on current and emerging global threats to mission and coalition partners and emerging nations. With an internationally dispersed team supporting each combatant command, the US BICES-X team is in direct support of the war fighter and their missions. We are seeking a creative and driven professional with a passion for solving real world issues on a cross-functional, fast paced team.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with network staff to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems for fulfilling business objectives and processes.

• Work with executive team members, decision makers, and stakeholders to define business requirements and systems goals, and to identify and resolve business systems issues.

• Designs and defines network architecture for new or existing computer systems

• Performs complex network development and design work.

• Participate in the upgrading of operating systems and design of network enhancements.

• Provides input for documentation on new or existing networks.

• Develops and conducts tests to ensure networks meet documented user requirements.

• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves network problems.

• Provides network/equipment/specialized training and technical guidance.

• Determines network specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility.

• May provide guidance and leadership to less-experienced systems engineers.

• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.

• Comprehensive knowledge of network engineering principles, methods, and techniques.

• Knowledge of the associated hardware, software, and equipment.

• Knowledge of Data Center and Virtualization.

• Knowledge of Automation techniques and structure.

• Participates in special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• A minimum of ten (10) years’ network experience.

• Active TS/SCI clearance

• Bachelor’s Degree– may substitute additional years of experience

• Must be IAT level II compliant with DoW 8140

• ITIL V4 Foundation within six months of hire

• Must possess a complete CCNA certification.

• Knowledge and experience with routing and switching protocols (e.g., OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, Spanning Tree Protocol, ISAKMP, ESP, SIP, SCCP, etc.)

• Knowledge and experience with current Cisco IOS software and hardware features

• Ability to configure and troubleshoot Multicast

• Ability to configure and troubleshoot DMVPN and GRE tunnels

• Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and multi-task while still ensuring high quality of work

• Highly organized with strong ability to prioritize work and work autonomously

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Great attention to detail and presentation

• Results driven, highly efficient, energetic, and highly motivated

• Must possess a high degree of intelligence, competence, maturity, adaptability, resilience, integrity, and initiative

• The work is typically performed at client site locations, which requires proper safety precautions; work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes, or equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completed CCNP Routing and Switching or CCNP Enterprise

• Knowledge and experience with SolarWinds

• Knowledge and experience with Firewall (Cisco ASA/FTD, Palo Alto, etc) firewall rule sets

• Knowledge and experience with VoIP/collaboration systems i.e. Cisco, CUCM etc

• Knowledge and experience with HAIPE-based encryption devices

• Knowledge of Virtualization technologies

• Knowledge and experience with data center networking

• Understanding of network virtualization

• Understanding of concepts presented in the VMware Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals course

• Understanding of VxRail Manager and best practices

• Knowledge of ISP/Transport concepts and practices

• Knowledge of network security and hardening practices and concept

The likely salary range for this position is $107,744 - $145,475. 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.

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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