TEN-M Network Engineer 5G Lead

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 170,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and 401K

Educational Assistance

Flexible work week

Internal mobility

Rewards and Recognition

Innovative and collaborative env.

Job summary

General Dynamics IT is seeking a highly experienced Network Engineer Lead to support the Army TEN-M program. This remote role requires 25%–50% travel and residency within 50 miles of a major airport.

The position emphasizes leadership in 5G networking, IT infrastructure engineering, and cross-domain collaboration to deliver integrated, mission-ready platforms. Responsibilities include architecture, installation, O&M, and security support across government networks, fiber, and 5G environments,

Qualifications

• 15+ years of network engineering experience with emphasis on 5G technologies and understanding of the duties as described above
• 5+ years of technical leadership experience
• Secret Clearance
• US Citizenship Required

Responsibilities

• Performs network engineering in support of IT infrastructure, including fiber‑optic systems, government networks, private 5G, expeditionary environments, and Low‑SWaP technologies, integrating these capabilities into a unified solution.
• Collaborates with key leads across 5G, cybersecurity, and fiber/network domains to design cohesive platforms.
• Adheres to established standards, processes, and policies.
• Provides architecture, engineering, and security support for IT infrastructure, as well as installation, configuration, administration, operations and maintenance, and overall operational availability for infrastructure, applications, user desktops, and mission IT systems.
• Supports planning, system architecture development, installation, configuration, O&M, documentation, and engineering activities for network services.
• Maintains and supports network and telecommunications components, including switches, routers, firewalls, and related equipment. Delivers configuration management in alignment with policies and procedures, using configuration management systems to record, track, monitor, and update configurations, configuration items, changes, and associated assets.
• Oversees network architecture, integration strategy, interoperability planning, technical risk management, validation methodologies, and operational readiness.
• Reviews engineering deliverables, approves implementation standards, supports issue escalation and resolution, and coordinates technical engagement with Government stakeholders and vendor teams.

Skills

5G Wireless Networks

Network Development

Network Management

Telecommunications

Education

BS/BA Degree

Job description

Type of Requisition

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications

Skills

5G Wireless Networks, Network Development, Network Management, Telecommunications

Certifications

None

Experience

15 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required

Yes

Job Description

Join General Dynamics IT and be a part of a team that solve some of the world’s most complex technical challenges. We are seeking a 5G Network Engineer Lead to join our team in support of the Army TEN-M program

This is a remote position and requires 25% to 50% travel; you must reside within a 50-mile radius of a major airport

As the Network Engineer Lead, you:

• Performs network engineering in support of IT infrastructure, including fiber‑optic systems, government networks, private 5G, expeditionary environments, and Low‑SWaP technologies, integrating these capabilities into a unified solution.
• Collaborates with key leads across 5G, cybersecurity, and fiber/network domains to design cohesive platforms.
• Adheres to established standards, processes, and policies.
• Provides architecture, engineering, and security support for IT infrastructure, as well as installation, configuration, administration, operations and maintenance, and overall operational availability for infrastructure, applications, user desktops, and mission IT systems.
• Supports planning, system architecture development, installation, configuration, O&M, documentation, and engineering activities for network services.
• Maintains and supports network and telecommunications components, including switches, routers, firewalls, and related equipment. Delivers configuration management in alignment with policies and procedures, using configuration management systems to record, track, monitor, and update configurations, configuration items, changes, and associated assets.
• Oversees network architecture, integration strategy, interoperability planning, technical risk management, validation methodologies, and operational readiness.
• Reviews engineering deliverables, approves implementation standards, supports issue escalation and resolution, and coordinates technical engagement with Government stakeholders and vendor teams.

Basic Qualifications

• BS/BA Degree; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• 15+ years of network engineering experience with emphasis on 5G technologies and understanding of the duties as described above
• 5+ years of technical leadership experience
• Secret Clearance

WHAT CAN GDIT OFFER YOU?

• Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• 401K with company match
• Educational Assistance and eLearning
• Flexible work week
• Internal mobility team dedicated to employee advancement
• Rewards and Recognition programs
• Innovative and collaborative environment encouraging of highly motivated critical thinking

The likely salary range for this position is $169,604 - $229,464. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Travel Required

25-50%

Telecommuting Options

Remote

Work Location

Any Location / Remote

Total Rewards at GDIT

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. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee's date of hire.

Our 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 Our Work

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.

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