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Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact
Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.
Job Description
Network Engineer
Transform technology into opportunity as a Network Engineer with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.
At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Network Engineer you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on highly capable simulation administrator joining our team to performing system management and system administration functions supporting a distributed computing environment.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:
- The Network Engineer will act as the overall communications architect and network team manager for the MTC
- Design, plan, implement and oversee classified and unclassified MTC networks, both WAN and LAN that support voice, data, and video services for exercises and events
- The Network Engineer will work closely with the Operations and Training Team, Risk Management Framework Team, Systems Administration and Network Team, and the Simulations Team to design and establish network architecture, coordinate network plans, configure network equipment, and assist in installing equipment and circuits in support of distributed events and exercises
- Manage MTC integration and use of networks owned and managed by external organizations, including NIPR, SIPR, CENTRIXS, tactical networks, and other networks as required
- Coordinates network design, requirements, and responsibilities with other MTCs and training sites, training units and external network and communications organizations
- Performs other duties as required
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED: - Education: Meet DoD 8570.01 baseline computing environment (CE) certification requirements for Information Assurance Technical Level III (IAT III) within 6 months of hiring date. PREFERRED: BA/BS (in computer science, information systems, engineering, or related field with concentration in computer-based technology).
- Required Experience: 8+ years of experience in network architecture design, implementation, and management; PREFERRED: Military and MTC experience; experience designing tactical networks at the Division level and higher; experience working with Microsoft server platform and Cisco routers and switches; knowledgeable in MSPP, MPLS, and SONET configurations, architecture, and technologies; knowledge of specific product lines, e.g., Cisco, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard, Tripwire, and Solar Winds.
- Required Technical Skills:
- possess an advanced knowledge in network planning, troubleshooting, and maintenance
- two years of experience in designing and implementing technical support plans for military training and exercises
- experience supporting distributed, simulation-supported exercises
- demonstrated knowledge of the SCA-V process and be able to apply RMF methodology
- understanding of NIST, DoD, Army Cybersecurity and RMF policies, directives, instructions, manuals, and best business practices
- Certification: Current CCNA certification required
- Security Clearance Level: SECRET clearance is required
- Required Skills and Abilities:
- Advanced knowledge of network hardware and software components
- strong understanding of technology integration, information flow, configuration and implementation of LAN, WAN, DNS, DHCP
- understanding of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF)
- firewalls and security and storage and backup methodologies
- experience in applying network patches and STIGs and performing other RMF Cybersecurity tasks
- experience in building and maintaining a CUCM; experience configuring TACLANEs
- excellent communications skills and ability to brief senior leaders in layman’s terms
- understand the DoD purchasing processes and life cycling of networking equipment
- Preferred Skills:
- Location: On Customer Site / moderate travel required to other customer sites throughout AoR
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: 401K with company match
- Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in program management at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.
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Work Requirements
Years of Experience
5 + years of related experience
* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree
Certification
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) | Cisco - Cisco
Travel Required
Less than 10%
Citizenship
U.S. Citizenship Required
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