Network Engineer SME Job at General Dynamics - IT in Honolulu
General Dynamics - IT, Honolulu, HI, United States
Transform technology into opportunity as a Network Engineer SME at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.
We are seeking a Network Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide technical leadership and architectural oversight for a mission-critical defense program supporting operations in Oahu, Hawaii. This individual will serve as the senior authority for enterprise network design, integration, cybersecurity compliance, modernization initiatives, and operational sustainment across classified and unclassified environments.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strategic vision and the ability to lead engineering teams in high-availability, mission-focused environments.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain secure, resilient, and scalable enterprise network architectures.
Oversee integration of network infrastructure supporting C5ISR, cloud, hybrid, and tactical environments.
Develop roadmaps for modernization, automation, and performance optimization.
Provide technical direction to network engineers, cybersecurity engineers, and system administrators.
Review and approve network designs, configurations, and change requests.
Lead root cause analysis for complex network incidents and outages.
Ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities are implemented and tested.
Ensure compliance with DoW cybersecurity requirements (e.g., RMF, STIG implementation, zero trust principles).
Support ATO processes, vulnerability remediation, and audit readiness.
Architect solutions that meet classified network requirements and cross-domain solutions.
Oversee network sustainment activities, lifecycle management, and hardware/software refresh planning.
Required Qualifications
Active Top Secret clearance (SCI eligibility strongly preferred).
Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise network engineering.
Deep expertise in:
Enterprise routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SD-WAN)
Layer 2/Layer 3 network architecture design
Firewall architectures and segmentation
VPN technologies and secure remote access
Network monitoring and performance management tools
Experience supporting classified environments (SIPR, JWICS, or equivalent).
Strong understanding of:
Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Zero Trust Architecture
Network segmentation and micro-segmentation
Cross-domain solutions
Relevant certifications such as:
CCIE (preferred)
CISSP
CASP+
CCNP Enterprise (minimum)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting INDOPACOM or Pacific-based defense operations.
Experience designing hybrid cloud network architectures (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government).
Familiarity with software-defined networking (SDN) and network automation (Ansible, Python).
Experience with satellite communications (SATCOM) and tactical edge networking.
ITIL v4 certification or familiarity with service management frameworks.
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.
#DefendTheIndoPacific
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $147,292 - $199,278. 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.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.
About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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We are seeking a Network Engineer Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide technical leadership and architectural oversight for a mission-critical defense program supporting operations in Oahu, Hawaii. This individual will serve as the senior authority for enterprise network design, integration, cybersecurity compliance, modernization initiatives, and operational sustainment across classified and unclassified environments.
The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strategic vision and the ability to lead engineering teams in high-availability, mission-focused environments.
Key Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain secure, resilient, and scalable enterprise network architectures.
Oversee integration of network infrastructure supporting C5ISR, cloud, hybrid, and tactical environments.
Develop roadmaps for modernization, automation, and performance optimization.
Provide technical direction to network engineers, cybersecurity engineers, and system administrators.
Review and approve network designs, configurations, and change requests.
Lead root cause analysis for complex network incidents and outages.
Ensure high availability and disaster recovery capabilities are implemented and tested.
Ensure compliance with DoW cybersecurity requirements (e.g., RMF, STIG implementation, zero trust principles).
Support ATO processes, vulnerability remediation, and audit readiness.
Architect solutions that meet classified network requirements and cross-domain solutions.
Oversee network sustainment activities, lifecycle management, and hardware/software refresh planning.
Required Qualifications
Active Top Secret clearance (SCI eligibility strongly preferred).
Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (Master’s preferred).
15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise network engineering.
Deep expertise in:
Enterprise routing and switching (BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SD-WAN)
Layer 2/Layer 3 network architecture design
Firewall architectures and segmentation
VPN technologies and secure remote access
Network monitoring and performance management tools
Experience supporting classified environments (SIPR, JWICS, or equivalent).
Strong understanding of:
Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Zero Trust Architecture
Network segmentation and micro-segmentation
Cross-domain solutions
Relevant certifications such as:
CCIE (preferred)
CISSP
CASP+
CCNP Enterprise (minimum)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting INDOPACOM or Pacific-based defense operations.
Experience designing hybrid cloud network architectures (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government).
Familiarity with software-defined networking (SDN) and network automation (Ansible, Python).
Experience with satellite communications (SATCOM) and tactical edge networking.
ITIL v4 certification or familiarity with service management frameworks.
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.
#DefendTheIndoPacific
Salary and Benefit Information
The likely salary range for this position is $147,292 - $199,278. 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.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.
About Our Work
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
#J-18808-Ljbffr