Network Engineer

The Network Engineer will serve as a senior project support SME within the J6 Plans Division (J65), focused on solution design, documentation development, and integration planning for network-related mission initiatives. This position blends technical engineering knowledge with strong project support and documentation capabilities to ensure solutions are well-defined, approved, and delivered in alignment with mission and security requirements., As a Network Engineer within J65, you will be instrumental in developing technical solutions to support enclave expansion, system integration, and partner connectivity. Your role will shape the documentation, diagrams, planning artifacts, and design materials that enable forward mission execution., * Serve as the J65 network design SME, developing system diagrams, integration documentation, and solution white papers for planned mission IT capabilities

• Collaborate with Project Managers, Cybersecurity, and Engineering teams to define technical network requirements and identify integration risks
• Translate mission objectives into technical network architectures and coordinate with engineering staff for feasibility assessments
• Lead documentation efforts for new network implementations, including high-level design (HLD) and low-level design (LLD) packages, rack elevations, IP schemes, and enclave interconnectivity models
• Support briefings and white papers to justify technical approaches, solution tradeoffs, and risk mitigation strategies
• Contribute to configuration baselines, STIG compliance documentation, and RMF control mappings as part of planning and delivery
• Coordinate with vendors or external stakeholders during design and requirements validation

• Education: Associate's with 8 years, or Bachelor's with 6 years in network design, engineering, or IT planning
• Experience: 6+ years supporting DoD network infrastructure design or enterprise architecture planning
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of network protocols, routing/switching architecture, VLAN design, IP schema, and firewall rule logic; Expertise developing engineering documentation in Word, PowerPoint, and Visio; Familiarity with Cisco platforms and tools including ISE, FMC, ASA, and core Layer 3 switching
• Clearance: Active DoD Secret clearance required
• Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required
• ROLE REQUIREMENTS: Excellent written communication and diagramming skills; Ability to draft planning documents, architectural justifications, and risk mitigation recommendations; Experience working in collaborative IPT environments; Familiarity with RMF processes and cyber input to network design
• CERTIFICATIONS: Required: IAT Level II (e.g. Security+ CE), Cisco CCNA; Preferred: CCNP, ITIL v4, or PMP
• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience supporting joint mission or coalition enclave designs; Ability to translate strategic direction into actionable designs and implementation plans, Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

2 + years of related experience

• may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) | Cisco - Cisco Travel Required

Less than 10% Citizenship

At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

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• 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, The likely salary range for this position is $93,662 - $126,500. 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. Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.