Senior Network Architect, TS/SCI | DoD Network Engineer

gdit; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 108,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

GDIT is seeking an experienced Network Engineer in Hawaii to support the US BICES-X program, assisting in designing and upgrading secure networks for mission-critical operations. The role involves collaboration with stakeholders to define requirements and ensure high-availability systems across dispersed teams.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of network experience, CCNA, and TS/SCI clearance, with strong routing/switching and Cisco IOS expertise.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related 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.

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.

Skills

Data Communication Networks

Network Engineering

Routing and Switching

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Cisco IOS

Job description

GDIT is seeking an experienced Network Engineer in Hawaii to support the US BICES-X program, assisting in designing and upgrading secure networks for mission-critical operations. The role involves collaboration with stakeholders to define requirements and ensure high-availability systems across dispersed teams.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of network experience, CCNA, and TS/SCI clearance, with strong routing/switching and Cisco IOS expertise.