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:

Network Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Network Design, Network Engineering, Network Operations

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Lead Network Engineer

Job Description

The Lead Network Engineer will have experience with network design and integration of network technologies and IT infrastructure systems. The Lead Network Engineer will coordinate and execute requirement gathering and engineer solutions based upon best practices. The Lead Network Engineer will ensure compliance with all pertinent Army policies, ensure compliance with all pertinent Cybersecurity requirements, and establish compliant IT system integrations. The Lead Network Engineer will lead engagements with Government and external organizations (e.g., MNO, OEMs and distributors). The Lead Network Engineer will maintain current knowledge of rapidly changing 5G (Wireless and Wireline) technologies, always be on the lookout for new technologies, and provide innovative concepts to evolve current processes. The Lead Network Engineer will provide critical insight and guidance to standardize the network modernization effort for various CONUS sites and provide direction on the preparation and maintenance of all documentation for processes and procedures related to engineering projects.

Required qualifications:

• Ten years of experience within the last fifteen years as a Network Engineer in a production environment.

• In depth knowledge of Wireless and Wireline Networks and transitional knowledge of network operations and site configurations

• Excellent communicator in all levels – engineers, managers, clients, and partners

• Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Wireless communications, with at least 8 years Design and network testing

• Minimum 5 years of management experience with leading engineering team for network deployment, survey, design, integration and optimization for 5G NR, MANET & DAS technologies. 

• Possess an active DoD Secret Clearance.

• Five years of experience in the last seven years delivering a network project of similar scope and complexity.

• Five years of experience working with commercial Mobile Network Operators.

• May be based in any U.S. location with the ability to travel for about 25% or more,

• Expert in 5G Field testing and analysis using the industry leading tools. Experience using propagation tools like ATOLL, iBwave, Planet, Ekahau etc.

Desired Qualifications:

• Effective oral and communication skills and ability to present and engage at a Government and Contract leadership level.

• Three years of experience in designing cloud-based solutions.

• Private 5G & Wi-Fi experience

• Current IAT Level III Certification desired.

• Microwave PTP/PTMP & Satellite experience

The likely salary range for this position is $142,324 - $192,556. 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:

10-25%

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

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. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. 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 travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.