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Network Engineer SME

Job in Hampton, Virginia, 23661, USA
Listing for: General Dynamics - IT
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-24
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Cybersecurity
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We are GDIT. General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Systems Engineer Expert for our Air Force customer in Hampton, VA. If you are seeking an opportunity to support our nation's military, live in a place with low cost of living, low crime and on a program that has a lot of excellent opportunities within a Fortune 100 company - then this position is perfect for you!

The GDIT Air Defense Communications Service program and its employees have the responsibility of maintaining 99.999% availability for the DoD/Air Force Air Defense Communications Systems, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.

How a Systems Engineer Expert Will Make An Impact:
  • Analyzes customer requirements and solves unusually complex problems with highly innovative solutions
  • Provides expert knowledge for maintenance and upgrade of networks including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, and telecom equipment
  • Provides expert knowledge for maintaining network integrity and connectivity while ensuring compliance with policies and maintains system backup and recovery capability
  • Analyzes, evaluates and plans method of approach and organizes means to achieve solution of complex technical problems
  • Develops advanced engineering ideas and guides their development into a final product
  • Develops advanced solutions to a variety of highly complex engineering problems
  • Perform highly advanced network/systems design, development, and integration from the start of a project life cycle to the end
  • Provides and applies advanced engineering to highly complex infrastructures including installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining network devices, telecom equipment, radio equipment, operating systems, application software, and system management tools
  • Provides and applies advanced engineering skills to highly complex systems modeling, simulation, and analysis
  • Performs continual maintenance and provides advanced solutions for security, backup, and redundancy problems
  • Prepares and maintains documentation for processes and procedures related to engineering projects
  • Maintains current knowledge of rapidly changing technology, always on the lookout for new technologies, and works with management to evolve current processes
  • Invents innovative ways to drive production operational efficiency
  • Coordinates the acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed
  • Creates plans and configures systems for data communication networks
  • Designs and builds hardware and software components for computer or telecommunications networks
  • Evaluates new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network
  • Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned
  • Consults with executives and customers to deliver complex network solutions
  • Will coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals
  • Will serve as a team or task lead
  • Recognized as an industry leader in network engineering
  • Coordinates with project managers and engineers to oversee that the engineering tasks and team are on track
  • Communicates regularly with leadership team
What You'll Need to Succeed:
  • Active secret clearance
  • History of working in a Cisco environment
  • Master's Degree and 15+ years of experience or 17 years of experience in lieu of degree.
  • Must meet the certification requirement of DoD Directive 8140.01 and 8570.01-M
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or higher – (Highly Preferred)
    • Lack of valid/current certification would be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for exceptional candidates with an extensive network engineering background.
  • Work is onsite in Hampton, Virginia
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
  • 401K with company match
  • Comprehensive health and wellness packages
  • Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
  • Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
  • Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
  • Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

#GDITpriority

Secret Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $146,536 - $172,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly…

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