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Company: National Steel and Shipbuilding Com
General Dynamics NASSCO is a proud member of the General Dynamics Marine Systems business unit. In addition to ship construction, our capabilities include advanced ship repair, conversion, and maintenance for both commercial and national defense assets. We encourage you to learn more about our open positions and how you can become part of the important and exciting work we do here e join our team!
We currently have an exciting opportunity in our Information Technology department. This position specifically is located in Norfolk, Virginia. We are looking for a Senior Networking Engineer. The hours are from 7am to 4pm, M-F.
Shift: ALL
Security Clearance: No Clearance
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND PURPOSE (Job Description)The Senior Network Engineer will diagnose, triage, resolve and document network-related support calls and questions from users or customers. They evaluate requests for new services, propose appropriate solutions and perform testing and turn-up of these services. They also ensure accuracy of service and network documentation, maintain network integrity and monitor network alarms, troubleshoot network issues, aid in restoration of network services and assist in root cause analysis events.
This position requires understanding and following standard procedures, escalating situations falling outside of these procedures to management. The Senior Network Engineer should have well-developed decision making, analytical and problem-solving skills, displaying the ability to provide solutions where they may not currently exist. They must possess excellent oral/written communication skills, be a self-starter, results-oriented with strong organizational ability and a high level of integrity.
The Senior Network Engineer must be able to work independently, but also be a solid team player and contributor. Errors in work or actions can affect company-wide networks.
- Bachelor’s degree or 10+ years of directly related experience
- At least 5 years’ experience supporting MS Windows environment
- Thorough understanding of LAN/WAN, DNS, routing, switches, security appliances
- Cisco, Juniper or additional certifications a plus
- Experience with Cisco switching a plus
- Knowledgeable and proficient with full suite of Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Visio, etc.)
- Knowledge of telecommunications network design principles and processes
- Possess critical thinking skills and problem-solving ability
- Excellent communication skills both oral and written
- Be an accurate, flexible, fast learner with a consistent attention to detail and follow-up
- Be self-motivated and able to work with little or no supervision
- Must demonstrate a willingness to learn
- Ability to multi-task in a busy and changing work environment with critical deadlines
- Proficiency in Cisco Catalyst Center (formerly Cisco DNA Center)
- Experience with network automation and assurance
- Ability to configure and manage network policies, automation, and analytics
- Experience with device onboarding and lifecycle management
- Troubleshooting and optimizing software-defined networking (SDN) solutions
- Strong understanding of Cisco ISE architecture and deployment models
- Ability to integrate ISE with Active Directory (AD), PKI, and other identity providers
- Hands‑on experience with Trust Sec, segmentation, and profiling
- Strong understanding of Zero Trust Security (ZTS) principles
- Knowledge of Software-Defined Perimeter (SDP) and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA)
- Familiarity with multi‑factor authentication (MFA) and least privilege access models
- Ability to document network designs, policies, and configurations
- Familiarity with Firepower Management Center (FMC)
- Experience with migrating from Juniper SRX firewalls to Cisco Next‑Gen Firewalls
- Ability to configure Cisco Wireless Assurance for wireless analytics
- Experience in designing and implementing Cisco Wireless LAN solutions
- Proficiency in Wi‑Fi security standards (WPA2, WPA3, EAP, 802.11r/k/v)
- Understanding of RF planning, spectrum analysis, and interference mitigation
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