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# Principal Network Integrator / Programmer

- **Company:** General Dynamics View all jobs
- **Location:** Washington, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $124,093.0 - $138,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** IEEE 802.1X, Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, Cyber Security, Computer Programming, Linux, Perl (Programming Language), Subnetting, JSON, Javaserver Pages, Python (Programming Language), Korn Shell, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Network Planning and Design, Network Virtualization, Windows PowerShell, Regular Expressions, Ansible, RSA (Cryptosystem), Simple Network Management Protocols, Syslog, Terminal Access Controller Access-Control System (TACACS), Scripting, Computer Network Operations, SC Clearance, Servicenow
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usb45da5ac597935126322e484948f6562/eaa

## About the Role

Skills: Complex Systems, Design Principles, Scripting, Systems Design
Certifications: None
Experience: 8 + years of related experience, Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Engineer Principal must have:
Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Security clearance level: Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Security+ CE and at least one recognized network admin/engineering certification
Experience: 8+ years of related experience
3+ years in DoD environments
3+ years in DoD environments
5+ years with RADIUS (802.1x), TACACS, RSA
5+ years programming in Linux or Ansible
Technical skills:
Experience with Ansible Automation Platform (AAP)
Scripting: Perl, Python, KSH, Bash, SH
Strong understanding of Regular Expressions (RegEx)
Experience with network virtualization/SDN and multi-tenant architectures
Moderate routing/switching skills
Full-time onsite availability at the Pentagon
Desired Qualifications
5+ years with LDAP
Additional scripting: JSON, PowerShell, Ansible
Ability to integrate and troubleshoot hardware/software with limited supervision
Experience with SNMP polling/traps and Syslog (server, application, transport)

## Description

At GDIT, our people make the difference. As a Principal Network Integrator / Programmer, you will help ensure today's operations remain secure while enabling a smarter tomorrow.
We're seeking a Principal Network Integrator/Programmer to support the Joint Service Provider Enterprise Transport Management - Next-Gen (JSP ETM-NG) program. In this role, you'll enhance mission-critical network operations that will keep today secure and make tomorrow smarter.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
Configure and maintain network and application device configurations
Program and automate solutions in Linux and Ansible environments
Manage devices through SNMP and troubleshoot issues independently
Support RADIUS (802.1x), TACACS, RSA, and IP subnetting
Utilize Remedy (ITSM) or ServiceNow (SNOW) for workflow management
Apply network design principles, SDN technologies, and multi-tenant systems
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED


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