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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # F-35 Network Engineer | Active Secret clearance - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Edwards Air Force Base, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $93,500.0 - $126,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Microsoft Azure, Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Software Documentation, Complex Networks, CompTIA Security+, Networking Hardware, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), JavaServer Faces, Network Configuration and Change Management, Network Monitoring, Routing, Network Administration, Cloud Services, Strategies of Testing, Network Routers, Identity Services Engine, Computer Network Operations, Computer Network Technologies, Firewalls (Computer Science), SC Clearance, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Firepower, Cisco - **Published:** July 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=aa921dcfb006ebe3 ## About the Role Bring your networking expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. Our Network Engineer must have: * Security Clearance Level: Active Secret clearance * Required Experience: 5 years of experience in an enterprise LAN/MAN/WAN environment. * 5 years of concurrent experience in network administration and analysis. * Experience working with appropriate complex network administration and maintenance. * Experience working with complex system implementations and organizational processes to include maintaining network system documentation. * Experience maintaining the integrity and security of networks and connected systems. * Experience evaluating vendor products and making recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and coordinating installation. * Experience in developing and monitoring policies and standards related to the use of computing resources. * Experience in developing and implementing testing strategies and documenting results. * Required Certifications: 8140 Work Role: (441) Network Operations Specialist - Intermediate and Industry certification: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP). * Education: BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related IT discipline. * Allowable Substitution: 6 years of additional work experience without a degree or 2 years of additional experience with an AS/AA Degree. * Travel: Occasional travel may be required in response to network outages * Location: Onsite in either Edwards AFB or China Lake, CA * US Citizenship required, 5 + years of related experience * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA Travel Required Less than 10% Citizenship ## Description Transform technology into opportunity as a Network Engineer at GDIT. Shape what's next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what's next for your IT career. The F-35 Lightning II Program is the DoW's focal point for defining affordable next generation strike aircraft weapon systems for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and our allies. The F-35 will bring cutting-edge technologies to the battlespace of the future. The JSFs advanced airframe, autonomic logistics, avionics, propulsion systems, stealth, and firepower will ensure that the F-35 is the most affordable, lethal, supportable and survivable aircraft ever to be used by so many warfighters across the globe. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Network Engineer, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the JSF F-35 support team at Edwards AFB or China Lake CA : * 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, and networks. * Assist with networks solutions, including hardware, software, and cloud solutions. * Awareness of various network technologies, including routing, switching, Azure cloud technologies. * Ability to monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize performance. * Ability to review network logs, backup network configurations, and recover network devices. * Knowledge utilizing Cisco ISE, Cisco Unified Call Manager, and SolarWinds. * Ensure compliance with network directives, policies, and STIGs. * Ability to apply network patches, updates, and DoW STIGs to firewalls, routers, switches, and VPNs. * Works with project managers to complete rapidly deployed network-related projects. * Strong communication skills for technical and nontechnical inter-team collaboration. * Stays current with new network technologies and utilizes industry best practices. * May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced networking professionals. * Occasional travel may be required in response to network outages. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [The Developer Workstation Blind Spot: Why Your Security Stack Can't See What Matters Most](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100254-the-developer-workstation-blind-spot-why-your-security-stack-can-t-see-what-matters-most) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [How Much FAANG Companies Actually Pay Software Engineers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/230-how-much-faang-companies-actually-pay-software-engineers-in-2025) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing)