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Senior Network Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology, Hampton, VA, United States


Req ID:

RQ216956

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Skills:

BIG-IP,F5 BIG-IP,Firewalls,Routing and Switching

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Please take this opportunity to join one of GDIT's fastest long-standing growing programs! US Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation System eXtended (US BICES-X) is a cutting-edge program supporting DoW intelligence information sharing on current and emerging global threats to mission and coalition partners and emerging nations. With an internationally dispersed team supporting each combatant command, the US BICES-X team is in direct support of the war fighter and their missions. We are seeking a creative and driven professional with a passion for solving real world issues on a cross-functional, fast paced team.

The Network Engineer Senior, your role is to ensure the stability, integrity and efficient operation of the in-house information systems that support the USBICES-X program. This is achieved by monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all networked software associated operating systems. The Senior Network Engineer will apply communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolves issues to maximize the benefit of IT systems investments.

Responsibilities:

Technical Primary Role

Support for Coalition Integration Lab's engineering and testing requirements

Support and Deployment for US BICES bi-lat systems and networking

Strategy & Planning

Collaborate with network staff to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems for fulfilling business objectives and processes.

Work with executive team members, decision makers, and stakeholders to define business requirements and systems goals, and to identify and resolve business systems issues.

Acquisition & Deployment

Designs and defines network architecture for new or existing computer systems

Performs complex network development and design work.

Participates in the upgrading of operating systems and design of network enhancements.

Provides input for documentation on new or existing networks.

Develops and conducts tests to ensure networks meet documented user requirements.

Operational Management

Identifies, analyzes, and resolves network problems.

Provides network/equipment/specialized training and technical guidance.

Determines network specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility.

May provide guidance and leadership to less-experienced systems engineers.

Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.

Comprehensive knowledge of network engineering principles, methods, and techniques.

Knowledge of the associated hardware, software, and equipment.

Participates in special projects as assigned.

This position may be required to complete short-term deployments to AFRICOM AOR.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

5+ years of related Network Engineering experience.

Must possess and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

BA/BS degree - may substitute additional years of experience

Must possess a completed CCNA certification.

Must meet DOW 8140 requirements and be eligible for IAT level II access upon hire for positions with elevated privileges and must obtain ITIL V4 Foundation within six months of hire. Additional specific certifications may be required, depending on job assignment.

Knowledge and experience with data center networking

Ability to configure and troubleshoot Multicast

Experience with firewalls and firewall rule sets

Understanding of network virtualization

Basic Understanding of Broadcom's NSX-T

Knowledge and experience with F5-OS and F5 BIG-IP's LTM and APM

Knowledge and experience with routing and switching protocols (e.g., OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, Spanning Tree Protocol, ISAKMP, ESP, SIP, SCCP, etc.)

Knowledge and experience with HAIPE-based encryption devices

Knowledge and experience with maintaining COMSEC accounts

Knowledge and experience with current Juniper JUNOS software and hardware

Knowledge and experience with current Cisco IOS, IOS-XE and NXOS software and hardware

Knowledge and experience with Firepower Management Center and Firepower Threat Defense.

Ability to configure and troubleshoot DMVPN and GRE tunnels

Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and multi-task while still ensuring high quality of work

Highly organized with strong ability to prioritize work and work autonomously

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Great attention to detail and presentation

Results driven, highly efficient, energetic, and highly motivated

Must possess a high degree of intelligence, competence, maturity, adaptability, resilience, integrity, and initiative

The work is typically performed at client site locations, which requires proper safety precautions; work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes, or equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completed any CISCO Advanced certifications

Completed any JUNIPER Advanced certifications

Knowledge of Virtualization technologies: VMware, Citrix, and Microsoft

Knowledge of Automation technologies for Networking (Ansible/Python)

Understanding of concepts presented in the VMware Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals course

Understanding of VxRail Manager and best practices

VDI experience highly desired

The likely salary range for this position is $89,250 - $120,750. 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.

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, 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 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

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