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Network Engineer - Secret Clearance Required

Job in Sterling, Whiteside County, Illinois, 61081, USA
Listing for: General Dynamics Information Technology
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Network Engineer, Systems Engineer, Network Security, Cybersecurity
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 111155 - 150385 USD Yearly USD 111155.00 150385.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Type of Requisition

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required

None

Job Family

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications

Skills: Microsoft Windows, Network Engineering, Network Infrastructures

Certifications: None

Experience: 5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship

Required:

Yes

Job Description

Transform technology into opportunity as a Network Engineer pe what's next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what's next for your engineering career. At GDIT you'll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Network Engineer, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the Diplomatic Security Service at the Department of State. You will play a crucial role in installing, operating, and maintaining network infrastructure.

  • ● Support the network architecture running crucial analytic applications.
  • ● Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
  • ● Collaborate with the team to ensure smooth and reliable operation of various network appliances and infrastructure hardware for ensuring system availability and reliability.

  • ● Monitor, maintain, support, and optimize all networked software associated operating systems.

  • ● Analyzes and implements DOS Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to ensure the security of the network architecture.

  • ● Participate in the upgrading of operating systems and design of network enhancements.

  • ● Provides input on new or existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to network administration.

  • ● Develop and maintain network architecture diagrams.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED

Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Network Engineer Senior must have:



  • Education:

    Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science


  • Experience:

    5+ years of related experience
  • ● Technical skills:
    Cisco, IPSec Tunnels, Network Engineering, Network Security
  • ● Security clearance level:
    Possess and maintain a Secret clearance
  • ● US citizenship required


  • Role requirements:

    On site

*** CompTIA Security + Preferred***

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
  • ● 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
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

The likely salary range for this position is $111,155 - $150,385. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options

Onsite

Work Location

USA VA Sterling

Total Rewards at GDIT

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,…

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