Principal Network Integrator/Programmer
Listed on 2026-09-08
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer, Network Engineer, Systems Administrator
Principal Network Integrator / Programmer
Aug 10, 2026
$124,093 - $138,000/year
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI
Public Trust/Other
Required:
None
Job Family:
IT Infrastructure and Operations
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Complex Systems, Design Principles, Scripting, Systems Design
Certifications:
None
Experience:
8 + years of related experience
Yes
Job Description:
Principal Network Integrator / Programmer
Location: Pentagon, Arlington, VA (Onsite Only)
Transform technology into opportunity as a Principal Network Integrator / Programmer with GDIT. In this role, you will support mission‑critical enterprise IT systems and contribute to the modernization of agency operations.
At GDIT, our people make the difference. As a Principal Network Integrator / Programmer, you will help ensure today’s operations remain secure while enabling a smarter tomorrow.
We’re seeking a Principal Network Integrator/Programmer to support the Joint Service Provider Enterprise Transport Management – Next-Gen (JSP ETM‑NG) program. In this role, you’ll enhance mission‑critical network operations that will keep today secure and make tomorrow smarter.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACTConfigure and maintain network and application device configurations
Program and automate solutions in Linux and Ansible environments
Manage devices through SNMP and troubleshoot issues independently
Support RADIUS (802.1x), TACACS, RSA, and IP subnetting
Utilize Remedy (ITSM) or Service Now (SNOW) for workflow management
Apply network design principles, SDN technologies, and multi‑tenant systems
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEEDBring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Engineer Principal must have:
Education:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
Security clearance level:
Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility
Security+ CE and at least one recognized network admin/engineering certification
Experience:
8+ years of related experience
Technical skills:
Full‑time onsite availability at the Pentagon
Desired Qualifications5+ years with LDAP
Additional scripting: JSON, Power Shell, Ansible
Ability to integrate and troubleshoot hardware/software with limited supervision
Experience with SNMP polling/traps and Syslog (server, application, transport)
GDIT IS YOUR PLACEAt GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
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
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 $124,093 - $138,000. 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 Arlington
Additional Work Locations:
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, bereavement and jury duty leave.
To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long‑term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business…
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