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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Network Engineer - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $97,968.0 - $112,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cerner, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Hardware Interface Design, Virtual Local Area Networks, Information Technology, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure - **Published:** August 6, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=76db1dc126ce8dff ## About the Role * Experience with FedRAMP-authorized cloud environment (OCI preferred) * Prior experience with networking and cybersecurity for large Federal program * Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. * 8+ years of experience supporting medium-to-large IT projects * Training/education/experience in task coordination; functional knowledge of IT project management concepts and tools. * Ability to travel up to 25% of the year, if needed. DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: * Experience with OCI preferred; Federal instances of OCI a bonus * Experience with the Oracle Health (Cerner Millennium) system preferred * Task management experience and/or skills * Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to manage frequently changing priorities of competing importance * Ability to communicate and interact effectively with internal/external teams including key stakeholders, various customer teams, and/or executive leadership * Ability to work and support the work of others across multiple U.S. time zones * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and within tight deadlines, following detailed written policies, processes, procedures, and work instructions * Ability to produce high-quality documentation SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: * Must be able to obtain a SSBI (T5) public trust clearance, which requires residency in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years. This role requires you to obtain and maintain an in-depth Public Trust Level 5. This investigation will review personal and criminal behavior, financial conduct, foreign influence, as well as other adjudications., 8 + years of related experience * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree ## Description * As part of the Cloud Infrastructure team in the broader program Engineering organization, the Principal Network Engineer is tasked with implementing network requirements to meet customer and program objectives * Supports Deployment activities primarily by creating device mappings in compliance with customer VLAN micro segmentation requirements for facility deployments. * Supports Sustainment/Support activities by troubleshooting a wide range of technical issues including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) connections to the IHS network; VLAN configurations; system-to-system interface connections, and other protocols, and service management (PPSM) topics * Collaborate with cybersecurity to ensure alignment with NIST CSF, NIST 800-53, PPSM, and IHS agency policies; collect artifacts for ATO approvals * Works closely with the IHS and Team GDIT Network and Cybersecurity teams in developing strategies for routing network traffic to meet cybersecurity policies and objectives * Works closely with the IHS and Team GDIT Configuration Management and Change Management teams * Participate in cross-functional teams tasked with implementing new or emerging vendor (chiefly Oracle Health) capabilities, or greenfield initiatives * Maintains current knowledge of rapidly changing technology and works with management to evolve current processes. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Green Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/592-green-cloud-computing) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)