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# Network Engineer Senior

- **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology
- **Location:** Fort Carson, CO, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $109,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Identity and Access Management, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Wireless Security, Routing, NIPRNet, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Wide Area Networks, Firewalls (Computer Science), SC Clearance, SDN Network, Performance Monitor, Enterprise Integration, Real Time Data
- **Published:** July 2, 2026
- **Apply:** https://gdit.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Career_Site/job/USA-CO-Ft-Carson/Network-Engineer-Senior_RQ223240

## About the Role

Communication Network, Data Communication, Telecommunications Network, 8 + years of related experience, * Education: BS/BA degree

 * Required Experience: 5+ years of related experience.
 * Required Technical Skills:
 + Comprehensive expertise in routing and switching protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP)
 + Network Integration: Manages MTC integration and use of networks owned and managed by external organizations, including NIPR, SIPR, CENTRIXS, tactical networks, and other networks as required
 + Collaboration & Coordination: Coordinates network design requirements and responsibilities with other MTCs, training sites, training units, and external network and communications organizations
 + Tactical Communications & Encryption: Manage, configure, and operate TACLANE cryptographic/network encryption devices to secure communication pathways.
 + Hands-on Operations: Performs set up, monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting for LAN/WAN, encryption, DNS, DHCP, Firewall, security, software-defined network (SDN), voice, video, data, collaboration, and Cloud components

 * Certifications: IAM Level 2 and Computing Environment Certifications

## Description

Design, secure, and maintain multi-enclave enterprise networks for a defense training complex. Lead complex implementations, optimize performance, troubleshoot tier-III issues, coordinate with stakeholders, and operate routing/switching, encryption (TACLANE), LAN/WAN, DNS/DHCP, firewalls, SDN, and cloud/voice/video systems., Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Network Engineer Senior at the Fort Carson Colorado Mission Training Complex. Here, you'll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our customer. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Network Engineer Senior, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Network Engineer Senior joining our team to help build and enable the readiness of our Nation's Army!, As a Network Engineer Senior, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of federal and defense customers. You will play a crucial role in designing, securing, and maintaining resilient network architectures that enable uninterrupted communication and real-time data sharing.

 * Lead/Manage/Support complex enterprise network designs, implementations, and upgrades across multi-enclave environments; Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and military/civilian stakeholders
 * Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and military/civilian stakeholders
 * Drive network performance optimization, proactive monitoring, and troubleshooting of tier-III escalations
 * Utilize advanced routing/switching protocols, firewalls, and modern network automation tools


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