Senior Network Engineer

GDIT is looking for a Senior Network Engineer to support all aspects of network operations support and projects for the USCENTCOM Information Technology Services (CITS) Program supporting the USCENTCOM J6 in Tampa, FL., The Senior Network Engineer serves as a technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining complex enterprise network infrastructures. This role focuses on integrating advanced network technologies such as Software-Defined Networking (SDN), Network Function Virtualization (NFV), Zero Trust architectures, and cloud-based connectivity solutions to ensure secure, scalable, and resilient network operations., + Architect secure, scalable solutions leveraging Cisco ACI, VMware NSX, Cisco ISE, Palo Alto , or equivalent platforms.

• Integrate Zero Trust principles and micro segmentation across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

• Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture.

• Provides specific, detailed information for hardware and software maintenance, implementation techniques.

• Conducts testing of network systems.

• Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, switches, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc.

• Provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable and consistent with organization objectives.

• Contributes to completion of specific programs and projects.

• Works under very general direction.

• Independently determines and develops approach for complex problem solving. Work is/may be reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.

• Frequent inter-organizational and outside contacts.

• Represents organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.

• Participate in briefings and technical meetings with internal and external representatives.

• Deploy and manage LAN/WAN , SD-WAN , wireless , VPN , and data center networks across on-premises and cloud infrastructures.

• Configure and optimize network performance, redundancy, and failover using technologies such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VXLAN, and MPLS .

• Manage advanced firewalls, load balancers, and identity-based access policies.

Network Design,Network Systems,System Testing,Zero Trust

Certifications:

Experience:

8 + years of related experience, + Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 8+ years of progressively responsible network engineering experience.

• Expert knowledge of Cisco, Juniper, or Arista platforms.

• Strong understanding of SDN, Zero Trust, and network virtualization (e.g., VMware NSX, Cisco ACI) .

• Hands-on experience with network automation (Ansible, Python, Terraform) .

• Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs, QoS, IPv6 , and firewall policies .

• Experience integrating cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP) with on premise environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing or operating Zero Trust architectures.

• Familiarity with network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Riverbed, Splunk, etc.).

• Experience supporting mission-critical or regulated environments (DoD, FedRAMP, or Financial).

• Knowledge of container networking (Kubernetes, Istio, Calico).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives.

• Commitment to continuous learning and innovation.

Clearance Requirement:

• Active TS/SCI clearance required

Travel Requirements:

• Required USCENTCOM mission support of up to 10% travel during the year to CONUS and OCONUS locations.

The likely salary range for this position is $123,250 - $166,750. 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.

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. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

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