Network Engineer - TS/SCI

General Dynamics Information Technology
Springfield, MA, United States
3 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
4 years minimum
Compensation
$111,155.0 - $150,385.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Data Analysis Border Gateway Protocol Biometrics VoIP Network Analysis Cloud Computing Information Systems Computer Networks Networking Hardware Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC) IPv4
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IPv6 Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Multi-protocol Systems Information Systems Security Architecture Professional Local Area Networks Network Security Multicasting Network Configuration and Change Management Network Architecture Network Forensics Network Monitoring Routing Network Administration NIPRNet Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) Remote Access Technology Simple Network Management Protocols Software Engineering Encapsulation (Networking) Wide Area Networks File Transfer Protocol (FTP) Juniper Information Technology Network Support Microfocus Internet Key Exchange DODAF Cisco

Job description

  • Coordinate system maintenance, monitoring, and installation activities across diverse WAN/LAN environments and technologies.
  • Research, recommend, and implement enterprise network capabilities and enhancements aligned with mission and business objectives.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues with network media, components, and connectivity.
  • Evaluate and monitor network health, performance, and hardware/software effectiveness.
  • Develop and maintain technical roadmaps for network capabilities, operations, and technologies.
  • Create and execute detailed test plans and documentation for all network configuration changes, upgrades, and additions.
  • Support network traffic analysis and bandwidth optimization to meet performance and availability targets.
  • Assess and provide recommendations on emerging network and communication technologies.
  • Recommend upgrades and changes aligned with industry standards and best practices.
  • Adhere to all customer network security policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
  • Represent customer requirements and priorities during technical exchanges with partner agencies.
  • Conduct site surveys for new installations and technology refresh initiatives.
  • Install, maintain, and troubleshoot satellite communications equipment.
  • Create and maintain network architecture diagrams.

Requirements

Cisco, CISSP, Local Area Network (LAN), Transport Technologies, WAN Networking, 8 + years of related experience, Clearance: Active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a Polygraph, * Active TS/SCIclearance with ability to obtain a Polygraph

  • BS degree or equivalent experience
  • 8+ years of hands-on experience with network and transport technologies, tools, and techniques
  • 4+ years supporting large-scale enterprise or global networks in a fast-paced, diverse environment
  • Active 8570/8140 Approved IAT II certification required
  • Working knowledge of DoD Architecture Framework and related DoW network architecture guidance
  • Experience with Juniper network devices (MX, EX, SRX) and cryptographic devices (KG-175G/X, KG-245A/X)
  • Proficiency with network analysis tools (HP/Microfocus NA/NNM, Juniper Secure Analytics, Infoblox, Riverbed)
  • Experience with Juniper firewall/VPN technologies (SRX series)
  • Experience supporting IP services for NIPRNET, SIPRNET, and JWICS (IPv4/IPv6, VPN, Multicast, QoS, SDN, SNMP, VOIP, VTC, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of OSPF, BGP, MPLS, RSVP/LDP Layer 2/3 VPNs, VRFs, IKE/IPSec, GRE tunnels, MTU, FTP, and routing policy frameworks

Desired Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Professional certifications such as JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, CCNP, CCVP, CCNA, or CCDP
  • ITIL v3 Foundations
  • ISC2 CISSP, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Artificial Intelligence (AI), BGP, Best Practices, Biometrics, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Cisco Network Systems, Cloud Computing, Community Support, Computer Science, Contract Requirements, Defense Intelligence, Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), Documentation Plan, FTP (File Transfer Protocol), GRE (Generic Routing Encapsulation), Government, Health Plan, Hewlett-Packard Product Family, IAT - Information Assurance Technical, IPsec (IP Security), Identify Issues, Industry Standards, Information Technology & Information Systems, Insurance, Intelligence Community, Internet Key Exchange (IKE), Juniper Networks Product Family, Label Distribution Protocol (LDP), Lead Generation, Local Area Network (LAN), MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching), Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Configuration Management, Network Monitoring, Network Performance/Analysis, Network Security, Network Support, Network Traffic Analysis, Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF), Problem Solving Skills, Professional Services, RSVP (Reservation Protocol), Regulatory Compliance, Satellite Communications, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Development, Systems Maintenance, Technical Delivery, Testing, Top Secret Clearance, United States Citizen, VPN (Virtual Private Network), Wide Area Network (WAN), Willing to Travel

Benefits & conditions

The likely salary range for this position is $111,155 - $150,385. 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.

Our Identity Verification Process: As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About the company

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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