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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Fairbanks, AK, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $83,927.0 - $113,549.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Access Control List, Artificial Intelligence, Border Gateway Protocol, Biometrics, Cisco Routers, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Networking Hardware, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Troubleshooting, Microsoft Servers, Multicasting, Network Architecture, Network Connections, Network Monitoring, Software Requirements Analysis, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Firewalls (Computer Science), SC Clearance, Cisco Firewalls, SolarWinds (Software), Network Support, Cisco - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://gdit.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Career_Site/job/USA-AK-Fort-Wainwright/RQ224068-FWA-Network-Engineer---Secret-Clearance-Required--Evergreen-_RQ225735-1/apply ## About the Role * Education: BA/BS Degree or equivalent relevant years of experience * Required Experience: minimum of five (5) years' related experience in network architecture design, implementation, and management; MTC experience preferred * Required Technical Skills: + Possess advanced knowledge in network planning, troubleshooting and maintenance + Possess knowledge of network hardware and software components + Strong understanding of technology integration, information flow, configuration and implementation of LAN, WAN, DNS, DHCP, firewalls and security, and storage and backup methodologies + Must understand and be able to apply Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology and the Certification & Accreditation process + Must have experience in applying network patches and STIGs and performing other RMF Cybersecurity tasks * Certification: SEC+ required; Meet DoD 8570.01-M Baseline Computing Environment (CE) Certification Requirements at Information Assurance Technical Level II (IAT II), CCNA (preferred) * Security Clearance Level: Secret clearance is required * Required Skills and Abilities: + Experience with tactical networks at the division level and higher + Experience working with Microsoft server platform and Cisco routers and switches + Knowledgeable in MSPP, MPLS, and BGP configurations, architecture, and technologies + Knowledge of specific product lines, e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto, Wire Shark, and Solar Winds * Location: On Customer Site/moderate travel to other customer sites throughout Pacific AoR, Years of Experience 5 + years of related experience * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA Travel Required Less than 10% Citizenship ## Description * Network design: Design, plan, implement, and oversee classified and unclassified MTC WAN/LAN networks supporting voice, data, and video services for exercises and events. * External network integration: Manage MTC use of networks owned by external organizations, including NIPR, SIPR, tactical networks, and others as required. * Cross-site coordination: Coordinate network design, requirements, and responsibilities with other MTCs, training sites, training units, and external communications organizations. * Architecture and configuration: Design network architecture, develop network plans, configure equipment, and assist with installation of equipment and circuits supporting distributed exercises. * Operational and analytical tasks: Install, configure, maintain, and secure networks and associated devices. * Simulation network support: Configure, document, test, troubleshoot, and update network documentation for internal simulation networks, including Cisco firewalls, routers, and switches. Troubleshoot TCP/IP, multicast, UDP traffic flows, and tunneling encryption devices. * Cybersecurity compliance: Apply system updates, quarterly patches/IAVAs, SRG/STIGs, configure access control lists, and analyze or modify network devices and software to meet user and system requirements. * Encrypted connections: Plan, develop, and execute encrypted network connections to external entities supporting constructive simulation exercises. 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