Sr Network Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health & wellness packages

Internal mobility team

Education and certifications support

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc. seeks a Senior Network Engineer to join the DCGS Operations Center (DOC) program at Langley AFB, VA.

The role focuses on configuring, integrating, and upgrading network components across the AF DCGS Enterprise on-site at customer locations. Responsibilities include performance parameter definition, trend analysis, CAN/WAN optimization, and maintaining secure configurations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of seven years of network infrastructure management experience.
• Must have TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship.
• IAT Level II, CCNP; CCNP may substitute for CCNA with four years enterprise networking experience.
• Location: on-site at customer site; on-site work required.

Responsibilities

• Establish system performance parameters and sample critical network and information processing.
• Conduct network trend analysis and create reports and graphs monthly.
• Sort and file network traffic based on source and destination IP addresses as needed.
• Establish baseline network configuration and performance parameters in support of unique ISR sensor data.
• Conduct network analysis to ensure performance of the network.
• Support design, installation, and integration of new routers and other equipment on the enterprise.
• Establish proper data flows between DCGS and other Enterprise nodes.
• Maintain network interface/port configurations, IP routing tables, firewall settings, filter tables, passwords, and performance controls.
• Maintain version control of the router operating system software at Government direction.
• Establish configuration and modification of device settings protecting the DCGS Security Boundary through Access Control Lists.
• Manage and operate software applications at all sites required to conduct network management of the DPA.
• Respond to hardware and software problems related to DPA equipment.
• Coordinate with Government leads to optimize Campus Area Network (CAN) routers, switches, and cryptographic devices.
• Install CAN/WAN equipment and develop and maintain documentation and drawings.
• Develop and enforce a comply-to-connect standard for the DPA.
• Review all integration efforts to ensure engineering rigor and security practices are maintained across the DPA and advise Government leadership regarding any possible risks/concerns/improvements.
• Process and implement all network service request’s (NSR) and security approved ports and services requests (PSR).
• Perform transition planning, integration, operations and maintenance (O&M) of ATM to Carrier Ethernet/OTN, to include out-of-band network management.
• Develop and execute OTN test plan and procedures.
• Review requirements provided by the DCGS Program Office to determine bandwidth, performance, and CI settings for establishing network configuration baselines and provide input back to COR or designated representative within 7 days of receipt.

Skills

TS/SCI Clearance

IAT Level II

CCNP Certification

CCNA Certification

US Citizenship

On-Site Work

Seven+ Years Experience

Network Infrastructure Management

Education

IAT Level II Certification

CCNP Certification

CCNA Certification

Seven+ Years Experience

Job description

Job Description

Network Engineer Senior

Join the team of men and women that solve some of the world’s most complex technical challenges. GDIT is seeking a Sr Network Engineer to join the DCGS Operations Center (DOC) program at Langley AFB, VA.

The Senior Network Engineer supports the Distributed Common Ground System (DCGS) Processing, Exploitation, Dissemination (PED) Operations Center (DOC). The Senior Network Engineer performs the configuration, integration, and upgrading of all network architectural components across the AF DCGS Enterprise.

Responsibilities:

• Establish system performance parameters and sample critical network and information processing


• Conduct network trend analysis and create reports and graphs monthly


• Sort and file network traffic based on source and destination internet protocol (IP) addresses as needed


• Establish baseline network configuration and performance parameters in support of unique ISR sensor data


• Conduct network analysis to ensure performance of the network


• Support design, installation, and integration of new routers and other equipment on the enterprise


• Establish proper data flows between DCGS and other Enterprise nodes


• Maintain network interface/port configurations, IP routing tables, firewall settings, filter tables, passwords, and performance controls


• Maintain version control of the router operating system software at Government direction


• Establish configuration and modification of device settings protecting the DCGS Security Boundary through Access Control Lists


• Manage and operate software applications at all sites required to conduct network management of the DPA


• Respond to hardware and software problems related to DPA equipment


• Coordinate with Government leads to optimize Campus Area Network (CAN) routers, switches, and cryptographic devices


• Install CAN/WAN equipment and develop and maintain documentation and drawings


• Develop and enforce a comply-to-connect standard for the DPA


• Review all integration efforts to ensure engineering rigor and security practices are maintained across the DPA and advise Government leadership regarding any possible risks/concerns/improvements


• Process and implement all network service request’s (NSR) and security approved ports and services requests (PSR)


• Perform transition planning, integration, operations and maintenance (O&M) of ATM to Carrier Ethernet/OTN, to include out-of-band network management


• Develop and execute OTN test plan and procedures


• Review requirements provided by the DCGS Program Office to determine bandwidth, performance, and Controlled Interface (CI) settings for establishing network configuration baselines and provide input back to COR or designated representative within 7 days of receipt

KSAs:

• TS/SCI Clearance


• Work Location: On-Site


• Minimum of seven (7) years of Network Infrastructure Management experience


• Possess IAT Level II certification and CCNP. CCNP may be substituted for CCNA and (4) years of enterprise networking experience


• Location: On Customer Site


• US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match


• Comprehensive health and wellness packages


• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career


• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications


• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from


• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays