Senior Network Administrator - TS/SCI with Polygraph

General Dynamics - IT; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

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Job summary

General Dynamics - IT is seeking a Network Computer Systems Administrator to maintain enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure and secure remote access. You will design new network environments, configure routing protocols, and manage firewall platforms while enforcing DoD baselines. Strong troubleshooting and DoD/STIG compliance are required.

Location is on-site in Washington, DC with a TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance preferred. You will collaborate with engineering teams and mentor staff as needed.

Qualifications

• DoD 8570.01-M IAT II level certification or higher.
• CCNA minimum; CCNP preferred.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure.
• Design and build new network environments with topology and architecture planning.
• Configure dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, RIP, BGP).
• Manage firewall platforms and security baselines across infrastructure.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex connectivity issues.

Skills

Routing protocol knowledge

Network troubleshooting

Security best practices

Education

DoD 8570.01-M IAT II

CCNA

CCNP preferred

Tools

Cisco ASA

Cisco Catalyst/Nexus

Palo Alto

Juniper SRX

Job description

Transform technology into opportunity a Network Computer Systems Administrator with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Network Computer Systems Administrator, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

HOW A PROJECT MANAGER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Install, configure, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs. Independently design and build new network environments, including topology, configuration, and architecture planning. Configure and troubleshoot dynamic routing protocols, including OSPF, RIP, and BGP. Configure and apply standard ACLs to enforce security and traffic policies. Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco/Juniper enterprise switching environments (Catalyst, Nexus, EX, QFX). Design and implement VLANs, trunking (802.1Q), and inter-VLAN routing to support multi-tenant and segmented environments. Manage Spanning Tree Protocol (STP, RSTP, MST) to ensure loop-free topology and rapid convergence. Deploy EtherChannel/LACP for link redundancy and throughput optimization. Administer, configure, and manage Cisco ASA appliances, including VPN solutions and secure remote access. Implement and manage firewall platforms (Cisco ASA/Firepower, Palo Alto, Juniper SRX) with strong experience in rule creation, policy management, and security hardening. Enforce DoD/DISA STIGs and security baselines across network infrastructure. Monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot network performance to ensure high availability, reliability, and security. Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex connectivity issues. Support network modeling, analysis, and capacity planning to align with modernization initiatives. Collaborate with engineering teams on integration of emerging technologies and network upgrades. Provide mentorship or guidance to user support and network support staff as required.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Required Education and Experience: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree + 8 years Certifications: DoD Manual 8570.01-M at the Information Assurance Technical (lAT) Level II role& Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) minimum requirement; Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) preferred. Security Clearance Level: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph Location: 100% On-Siterequired Strong knowledge of OSPF, RIP, and BGP routing protocols (Layer 3) Knowledge of standard ACLs for security and traffic filtering Strong knowledge of Cisco routing and switching technologies Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise Layer 2 switching (Catalyst, Nexus, EX, QFX) VLAN design, trunking (802.1Q), inter-VLAN routing, and STP/RSTP/MST management Experience with EtherChannel/LACP for redundancy and performance Ability to configure and manage Cisco ASA appliances Knowledge of VPN technologies, secure remote access, and remote administration Knowledge of network architecture planning and design Familiarity with DoD/DISA STIGs and security baseline enforcement Ability to work independently and drive tasks to completion with minimal supervision.

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