Senior Network Engineer - Top Secret

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support the JSP ETM‑NG program in Arlington, VA. The role requires a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and full‑time onsite work at the Pentagon area.

Responsibilities include designing and deploying complex LAN/WAN networks, configuring routers, switches, and firewalls, and maintaining high availability. A Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of related experience are expected plus IAT II certification and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; an additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for degree.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance required with ability to obtain SCI.

Responsibilities

• Designs, plans, and builds communications networks including LAN/WAN.
• Configures routers, switches, and firewalls for LAN/WAN systems and VPN concentrators.
• Monitors network using industry leading technologies and ensures policy compliance.
• Maintains data backup and recovery capabilities and coordinates hardware/software acquisitions.
• Provides guidance to less‑experienced network personnel.

Skills

LAN/WAN

Network Engineering

Network Monitoring

Network Systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree

4+ years experience substituting for degree

Tools

CCNA/CCNP

JNCIA/JNCIS/JNCIP

Brocade

Juniper

Aruba

IAT Level II

Job description

Job Details

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: LAN WAN, Network Engineering, Network Monitoring, Network Systems Certifications: None Experience: 5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes

Job Description

Transform technology into opportunity as a Senior Network Engineer at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission‑critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career. GDIT is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to help support the JSP ETM‑NG program at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. Selected candidate will support Shift: Sunday - Thursday (6:00am - 2:30pm). Due to the nature of work this role entails, telecommuting is not allowed and will require full‑time onsite support

Responsibilities

Meaningful work and personal impact: The Senior Network Engineer will play a crucial role in driving the success of multiple concurrent efforts. Designs, plans, and builds communications networks. Configure 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 for 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 configure 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.

Requirements

Bring your program management expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Senior Network Engineer must have: Education: Bachelor’s Degree. An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree. Experience: 5+ years of related experience. Security clearance level: Active Top Secret required with the ability to obtain SCI. Certifications: Current IAT Level II certification required. In addition, candidate must possess a current Networking Certification to include Brocade, Cisco (CCNA/CCNP), Juniper (JNCIA/JNCIS/JNCIP), or Aruba. Role requirements: Hands‑on experience/knowledge with Aruba networking systems required.

Why GDIT?

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.

Compensation

The likely salary range for this position is $102,000 - $138,000. 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.

Work Schedule & Location

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

Total Rewards

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.

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 GDIT

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. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Opportunity Owned From working with technologies like AI, cyber and cloud to careers in intelligence and health, we offer endless opportunities to apply your expertise to create a safer, smarter world. For more information about GDIT's Privacy Policy, click here: Privacy Policy | GDIT