Senior Network Engineer — Top Secret Clearance

General Dynamics IT; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics IT is seeking a seasoned network engineer to support USSTRATCOM mission-critical IT services. You will manage RFCs, perform OS upgrades, harden Cisco networks per STIGs, and monitor health using SolarWinds across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, and SAP/SAR environments.

The role requires 5+ years of related experience, Security+ or DoD 8140, CCNA, and TS clearance with TS/SCI eligibility. Offutt AFB, NE, on-site work is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience.
• Security+ or DoD 8140 compliant certification.
• ITIL Foundations v4 certificate or ability to obtain within 9 months.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
• Must have a current/active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

• Authoring formal RFCs with comprehensive implementation and rollback plans.
• Managing and resolving Tier I-III network incidents and service requests in ServiceNow.
• Scheduling, testing, and performing OS upgrades and security patches on Cisco devices (IOS, IOS-XE, NX-OS).
• Auditing switches/routers against DISA STIG benchmarks and maintaining compliance docs.
• Monitoring network health with SolarWinds and proactively triaging issues.
• Assisting with firewall operations and traffic troubleshooting on Palo Alto appliances.
• Troubleshooting NAC and authentication using ForeScout, TACACS+, and RADIUS.

Skills

Enterprise IT

Enterprise Platforms

Network Engineering

Education

BA/BS or equivalent relevant experience

Job description

General Dynamics IT is seeking a seasoned network engineer to support USSTRATCOM mission-critical IT services. You will manage RFCs, perform OS upgrades, harden Cisco networks per STIGs, and monitor health using SolarWinds across NIPRNet, SIPRNet, JWICS, and SAP/SAR environments.

The role requires 5+ years of related experience, Security+ or DoD 8140, CCNA, and TS clearance with TS/SCI eligibility. Offutt AFB, NE, on-site work is expected.