Full-Time

Network Engineer Senior

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General Dynamics

General Dynamics

10,001+ employees

Aerospace and defense products and services

Cybersecurity
AI & Machine Learning
Aerospace
Defense

Compensation Overview

$93.5k - $126.5kAnnually

Senior, Expert

Charlottesville, VA, USA

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
Network Administration
IT & Security

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Data Communication
  • Networking Hardware
  • Telecommunication Systems
  • 10 + years of related experience
  • Bachelor's Degree with 12 years of experience or Master’s Degree with 10 years of experience
  • DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II/8140 Computing Environment (CE) Certification as determined by the Program Manager is required prior to support on contract
  • IAT II 8570/8140 Baseline Certification Security+ or equivalent
  • Required Computing Environment Certification: minimum of CCNA to start and CCNP within 180 days of your start date
Responsibilities
  • Provides installation and operational support of voice and data communications hardware and software systems.
  • Designs, develops, implements, tests, debugs, and maintains communications systems.
  • Performs configuration of operating system and security patches for host and distributed systems, and implements incident response procedures during incidents of a network or host security breach.
  • Reviews customer requirements and makes recommendations for changes to existing technical architecture.
  • Complies with prescribed customer, industry and agency standards.
  • Responsible for Installation, configuration, and support of an organization’s local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN), Agency Internet Network (AIN), Intranet and Internet and other data communications systems or a segment of a network system.
  • Maintains network hardware and software AND monitors network to ensure network availability to all system users and perform necessary maintenance to support network availability.
  • May supervise other network support and client server specialists and plan, coordinate, and implement network security measures; and will provide leadership/mentorship to junior & mid level network engineers.
  • Oversees network control center; provides support to projects that involve networks.
  • Performs a full range of complex network designs encompassing multiple technologies within a single network; evaluates new network technologies and makes recommendations to project managers regarding the integration of these technologies into the existing network.
  • Plans new configurations for integration into the network, using knowledge of the performance characteristics of the systems being added to the network and the specifications for network interfaces to insure effective integration and optimal network performance.
  • Ensures that adequate and appropriate planning is provided for hardware and communications facilities to develop and implement methodologies for analysis, installation and support of voice communications systems; and provides support in the translation of business requirements into telecommunications (e.g., LAN, MAN, WAN, Voice and Video) requirements, designs and orders.
Desired Qualifications
  • Candidates must be willing and able to attain a CI Polygraph for certain positions as determined by the contract
  • Position may require lifting of objects (i.e. IT Hardware), reaching/bending/kneeling (i.e. plug in cables) and other moderately strenuous activity
  • Travel may be required to support the mission

General Dynamics operates in the aerospace and defense sector, providing essential products and services for national and global security through four main divisions: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems, and Technologies. The Aerospace division manufactures high-performance business jets, while Marine Systems focuses on advanced naval vessels like submarines. Combat Systems produces land and amphibious combat vehicles and weapons, and Technologies offers IT services and cybersecurity solutions. The company stands out by integrating artificial intelligence and autonomous systems into its offerings, aiming to enhance defense capabilities.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$29.2M

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

1952

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What believers are saying

  • U.S. Space Force's $10M funding boosts General Dynamics' space-based defense capabilities.
  • GDIT's $5.6B Air Force contract enhances secure global information sharing solutions.
  • Gulfstream's contract with U.S. Air Force indicates strong demand for aerospace services.

What critics are saying

  • Data breach exposes vulnerabilities in General Dynamics' cybersecurity measures.
  • Increased competition from Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman in defense spending.
  • Reliance on antimony poses supply chain risks amid geopolitical tensions.

What makes General Dynamics unique

  • General Dynamics excels in integrating AI and autonomous systems into defense products.
  • The company offers a diverse portfolio across aerospace, marine, combat, and technology sectors.
  • Gulfstream jets set industry standards for performance and luxury in business aviation.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Flexible Work Hours

Professional Development Budget

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