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General Dynamics Information Technology

Builds and runs technology for government agencies

Network Engineer

Network Engineering & AdministrationUpdated on Oct 29
Full-timeArlington County, Arlington, VA, USA$119k - $161k

About the Job

Requirements

  • Five or more years of experience in network administration.
  • Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance; must be able to maintain or obtain Top Secret/SCI clearance.
  • IAT Level II certification.
  • One of the following networking certifications: Brocade, Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIA/JNCIS/JNCIP, or Aruba.
  • Must obtain an Aruba certification within 90 days of employment if not already certified.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent work experience in lieu of the degree.
  • Hands-on experience or knowledge with Aruba networking systems.
  • Proven experience in routing protocols and Layer 3 configurations.
  • Must report full-time onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia; telecommuting is not allowed.

Responsibilities

  • Review and evaluate information technology infrastructure and systems for adherence to company and customer quality standards.
  • Design, plan, and build communications networks.
  • Configure routers, switches, firewalls, and VPN concentrators for LAN and WAN systems using appropriate network engineering and communications protocols.
  • Coordinate LAN/WAN hardware and software improvements or enhancements.
  • Monitor the network using industry-leading technologies.
  • Provide innovative methods and technical solutions using the engineering design process.
  • Plan implementation of enhancements.
  • Analyze customer requirements and provide technical solutions to difficult problems.
  • Maintain and upgrade networks, including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, and networks.
  • Maintain network integrity and connectivity, ensure policy compliance, and maintain system backup and recovery capability.
  • Coordinate acquisition of hardware, software, and subcontractor services as needed.
  • Create plans and configure systems for data communication networks.
  • Evaluate new communications technologies to enhance network capabilities.
  • Maintain current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
  • Design and build hardware and software components for computer or telecommunications networks.
  • Provide guidance and leadership to less-experienced network personnel.

Desired Qualifications

  • Aruba ACSA and/or ACSP certification, depending on the role.

About the Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

Builds and runs technology for government agencies

GDIT builds and runs technology systems for U.S. government agencies, including defense, intelligence and civilian organizations. Its work spans cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity and software development, with tools tailored to sensitive missions and large agency operations. The company combines its own reusable technology solutions with commercial products, then earns revenue through contracts to design, integrate, modernize and operate customer systems, including support for both classified and unclassified networks. It also supplies technical expertise and daily operational support, and is a business unit of General Dynamics headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Falls Church, VA
Founded
1999

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