Senior Network Engineer – Onsite Pentagon (Top Secret/SCI)

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT); Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 119,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) seeks a Network Engineer to support ETM activities at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. The role requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance and 5+ years of network experience.

You will design, configure, and monitor LAN/WAN infrastructure, with a focus on Aruba, Cisco, and related technologies. Telecommuting is not allowed; the position offers a challenging, mission-critical environment with leadership responsibilities and on-site collaboration with defense

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• IAT Level II certification.
• Networking certification (CCNA/CCNP) or equivalent (Brocade/Juniper/Aruba).
• Willing to obtain Aruba certification within 90 days of start.
• 5+ years of network administration experience.
• Bachelor's degree or work experience in lieu of degree.
• Hands-on Aruba networking experience; routing protocols and L3 configurations.
• On-site at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Designs, plans, and builds communications networks.
• Configures routers, switches, and firewalls for LAN/WAN and VPN concentrators.
• Coordinates LAN/WAN hardware/software improvements and upgrades.
• Monitors the network using industry-leading technologies.
• Provides technical solutions using engineering design processes.
• Plans implementations and evaluates new technologies.
• Maintains network integrity and backup/recovery capabilities.
• Guides less-experienced network personnel.

Skills

LAN

Network Engineering

Network Infrastructures

IAT Level II

CCNA/CCNP

Aruba networking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Routers

Switches

Firewalls

VPNs

Job description

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) seeks a Network Engineer to support ETM activities at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. The role requires a Top Secret/SCI clearance and 5+ years of network experience.

You will design, configure, and monitor LAN/WAN infrastructure, with a focus on Aruba, Cisco, and related technologies. Telecommuting is not allowed; the position offers a challenging, mission-critical environment with leadership responsibilities and on-site collaboration with defense