Senior Network Engineer

Type of

Requisition :
Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other

Required:

None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations

• Skills
  :
  Enterprise Network, Network Architecture, Network Engineering
• Certifications
  :
  None
• Experience
  : 8+ years of related experience
• US Citizenship Required
  :
  Yes

Transform technology into opportunity as a Senior Network Engineer pe what’s next for mission‑critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career. As a Senior Network Engineer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of supporting the J‑6  will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex enterprise network infrastructures.

• Develop enterprise network designs that support advanced routing, segmentation, and automation capabilities.
• Architect secure, scalable solutions leveraging Cisco ACI, VMware NSX, Cisco ISE, Palo Alto, or equivalent platforms.
• Integrate Zero Trust principles and micro segmentation across hybrid and multi‑cloud environments.
• Provide specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture.
• Provide specific, detailed information for hardware and software maintenance, implementation techniques.
• Conduct testing of network systems.
• Maintain technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, switches, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc.
• Provide technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, practicable and consistent with organization objectives.
• Contribute to completion of specific programs and projects.
• Work under very general direction. Independently determine and develop approach for complex problem solving. Work may be reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
• Engage in frequent inter‑organizational and outside contacts. Represent organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects. Participate in briefings and technical meetings with internal and external representatives.
• Deploy and manage LAN/WAN, SD‑WAN, wireless, VPN, and data center networks across on‑premises and cloud infrastructures.
• Configure and optimize network performance, redundancy, and failover using technologies such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, VXLAN, and MPLS.
• Manage advanced firewalls, load balancers, and identity‑based access policies.

• Certification:
  Applicable DoD 8140 or DoD 8570 Certification
• Experience:
  
  8+ years of related experience
• Expert knowledge of Cisco, Juniper, or Arista platforms.
• Strong understanding of SDN, Zero Trust, and network virtualization (e.g., VMware NSX, Cisco ACI).
• Hands‑on experience with network automation (Ansible, Python, Terraform).
• Deep knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs, QoS, IPv6, and firewall policies.
• Experience integrating cloud networking (AWS, Azure, or GCP) with on‑premise environments.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional technical initiatives.
• Commitment to continuous learning and innovation.
• Security clearance level:
  Secret clearance required, TS/SCI eligibility preferred.
• US citizenship required.

• Experience designing or operating Zero Trust architectures.
• Familiarity with network monitoring tools (Solar Winds, Riverbed, Splunk, etc.).
• Experience supporting mission‑critical or regulated environments (DoD, FedRAMP, or Financial).
• Knowledge of container networking (Kubernetes, Istio, Calico).

• 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, 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 $110,500 – $149,500. This is not,…