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# Lead Network Engineer

- **Company:** Gdit.
- **Location:** Wiesbaden, Germany (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** €106,250.0 - €143,750.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Access Network, Information Technology, Network Support, Enterprise Integration
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.de/jobad/deaf68c557dc8bff5e80ec0c3ec93579c0

## About the Role

Skills: Communication Network, Microsoft Windows, Network Engineering
Certifications: None
Experience: 10 + years of related experience, Ten (10) years of experience leading complex coalition network engineering efforts
Ten (10) years of experience leading the development, implementation, and
maintenance of coalition enterprise IT service programs, including multinational
interoperability, cybersecurity compliance, and mission-critical network support
Proficiency in applying Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs), managing network access controls and implementing boundary protection
Extensive, hands-on experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting scalable, multi-domain architectures
Education:
A bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
(STEM) discipline from an accredited institution, preferably in engineering, computer science, IT, mathematics, or a related field
Certification and Training Requirements

## Description

Lead Network Engineer
Transform technology into opportunity as a Lead Network Engineer at GDIT. Shape what's next for mission-critical coalition network projects across the globe while shaping what's next for your engineering career.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Lead Network Engineer you will help ensure that today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.
Provide management, direction, administration, quality assurance, and leadership of coalition network engineering and service delivery.
Manage and prioritize coalition network needs and analyze project costs and feasibility
Keep well-informed of NATO FMN standards, new technologies and industry best practices when developing coalition network support plans
Analyze customer's requirements, concept of operations documents, and high level system architectures to develop network requirements specifications
Guide network development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of network engineering management plans and network integration and test plans
Ultimate responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Network Engineering area of responsibility
Responsible for long-term planning, including circuit forecasts, traffic studies, and other coalition network performance criteria
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED


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