Network Engineer Expert – TS​/SCI Polygraph

Req : RQ221090

Type of Requisition: Regular

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret SCI Polygraph

Public Trust/Other

Required:

None

Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

Skills:

Cisco, DISA STIG, Juniper, Network Engineering

Experience:

10 years of related experience

US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as a Network Engineer Expert 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 Sr Principal, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Network Engineer Sr Principal joining our team to support a geographically dispersed, state of the art systems that seamlessly integrate Linux and Microsoft services. Positions will provide engineering support to multiple WAN connected sites, with data flows crossing various controlled interfaces, and will follow specific IT project management and engineering lifecycle processes.

A Network Engineer Sr Principal will be responsible for supporting their solutions throughout the IT project lifecycle, to include refining requirements, creating design documentation, creating installation instructions and deployment plans, and providing O&M support. Project assignments will vary based on skill level, and may include engineering geographically dispersed services, integrating services into public, private and hybrid cloud environments, engineering solutions to be deployed via automated CM tools, and hardening the solutions to address security and SCAP compliance.

• Administer, operate, manage and maintain network components for on-premises and cloud-based virtualized systems

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain (LAN, WAN, Wireless) network infrastructure

• Determine network bandwidth needs and recommend measures to meet those requirements

• Design, recommend and implement new solutions to improve the resilience of network operations

• Conduct network modeling and analysis to construct a reliable, high-performance integrated network

• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot problems and outages

• Schedule updates and upgrades

• Collaborate with network architects to optimize system performance

• Engage in data network fault investigations

• Secure network systems with policies that define and monitor access

• Configure DNS servers and appliances

• Education:
  
  BA/BS

• Required Certification:
  CompTIA Security certification or similar for IAT Level II DoD 8570 certification

• Required Experience:
  
  10 years of related experience

• Understanding of networking protocols (e.g., IPSEC, MACSEC, HSRP, BGP, OSPF, 802.11, QoS)

• Candidate should be familiar with the following technologies and protocols.

• Layer 2:
  Ethernet, Frame Relay, PPPoE, STP, 802.1q, 802.1x, MPLS, L2
  
  VPNs

• Layer 3: IP, IPv6, LDP, L3
  
  VPNs, RSVP, DHCP, IPSEC, PIM, IGMP

• Layer 4: TCP, UDP

• Routing Protocols: BGP, OSPF

• Other: SNMP, RADIUS, TACACS F5 BIG IP Load Balancers

• Cisco Secure Web Appliance

• Ability to setup, configure, upgrade, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco and Juniper routers, switches, firewalls and load balancers

• Experience with various cloud provider environments such as AWS and Azure

• Experience with managing work tasks via tools such as JIRA and Service Now

• Previous experience with the following technologies is beneficial but not required:

• Juniper QFX Series Router

• Cisco Firepower Threat Defense / Firewall Management Center

• Cisco DNA Center

• Cisco Identity Services Engine

• System configuration based on security guidelines such as DISA STIGs

• 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

The likely salary range for this position is $148,750 –…