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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Quantico, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $111,155.0 - $150,385.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** IEEE 802.1Q, Artificial Intelligence, Border Gateway Protocol, Biometrics, Spanning Tree Protocols, Cisco PIX, Cisco Routers, Cyber Security, Data Centers, Digital Subscriber Line (DSL), Ethernet, Network Administration, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Cloud Services, Systems Integration, Virtual Local Area Networks, Computer Network Operations, Firewalls (Computer Science), Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Juniper, Information Technology, SolarWinds (Software), Network Support, Firepower, Cisco - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://gdit.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/External_Career_Site/job/USA-VA-Quantico/NCIS-Network-Engineer---Shift-Work---Active-TS-SCI-clearance_RQ225674-1/apply ## About the Role Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. Our Network Engineer must have: * Security Clearance Level: Active TS/SCI clearance * Required Experience: 8+ years of network experience; with 3 years of specialized networking experience * Experience with engineering data center and IP backbone networks in a multi-vendor, multiprotocol environment, including networks based on T1, DS3, Fiber/Optical, DSL, Ethernet, and Ethernet over Copper core. * Experience with the following protocols, BGP, OSPF, vDC, vPC, VRF's, Spanning-Tree, VLANs, 802.1q, QoS, Cisco ASA with Active/Active Multiple Contexts * Firewall Experience Required- Cisco ASA 5500X, Juniper SRX, Forcepoint SW * Expert level configuration of Cisco routers and switches including: 4500/6500, 3750, 3850, and ASR 1000 * Nexus 2K/5K/7K/9K Data Center Experience * Experience with configuration and management of firewalls; Cisco Firepower, Palo Alto, Forcepoint Sidewinder, and Juniper * Familiar with NTP /MAB/F5 Deployment * Experience with Network Management Apps - Cisco ACS/ISE, Cisco Prime, SolarWinds * Required Certifications: Security+ CE, CCNP or CISSP * Education: Bachelors Degree in IT, Computer Science or Technical discipline., Years of Experience 8 + years of related experience * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA Travel Required ## Description As a Network Engineer, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the IT Technology Development division within the NCIS ITD organization in Quantico, VA. * Provide technical support and troubleshooting services for incoming service incidents related to computer systems, software, and hardware * Provide end-user software and hardware troubleshooting, applies diagnostic techniques to identify problems, investigate causes, and implement or recommend solutions * Identify recurring issues and notify management of patterns * Tests and analyzes all elements of network facilities * Responsibilities include providing technical assistance, addressing customer queries, and ensuring a seamless customer experience. * Specialists will assess and troubleshoot issues related to company products/services, offer step-by-step guidance, and escalate complex problems to the appropriate department * Monitors and controls the performance and status of network resources on multiple enclaves utilizing software and hardware tools * Identifies and diagnoses problems and factors affecting network performance * Analyzes network performance, usage, traffic flows, access, and interfaces * Provides technical planning and analysis for communication activities including designing, integrating, installing, troubleshooting, repairing, testing, monitoring, reporting, documenting, working with appropriate vendors, and performing preventative maintenance services * Performs testing, provisioning, operations and emergency response for ongoing network operations * Oversees and manages the deployment of upgrades to existing data, video, and related systems in a multi-location environment * Ensures all required operational and support documents are current * Maintains a current understanding of emerging technologies and trends in online media, cloud service, storage solutions, and other data center technologies ## Related Videos - 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