Senior Network Engineer

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Job Description

GDIT is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to help support the JSP ETM-NG program at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. Due to the nature of work this role entails, telecommuting is not allowed and will require the employee to report full-time onsite.

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be trusted to review and evaluates information technology (IT) infrastructure and systems to ensure adherence to company and customer quality standards.

HOW A SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Designs, plans, and builds communications networks.

• Configures routers and switches, and firewalls for LAN and WAN systems and VPN concentrators with appropriate network engineering and communications protocols.

• Coordinates LAN/WAN hardware/software improvements and/or enhancements.

• Monitors the network utilizing industry leading technologies.

• Provides innovative methods and technical solutions using the engineering design process.

• Plans implementation of enhancements.

• Analyzes customer requirements and provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.

• Performs maintenance and upgrade of networks including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, and networks.

• Maintains network integrity and connectivity while ensuring compliance with policies and maintains system backup and recovery capability.

• Coordinates the acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed.

• Creates plans and configures systems for data communication networks.

• Evaluates new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.

• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.

• Designs and builds the hardware and software components for computer or telecommunications networks.

• Provides guidance and leadership to less-experienced network personnel.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED – REQUIRED :

• CLEARANCE : Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance

• EDUCATION : Bachelors’ Degree in a related field OR work experience in lieu of degree.

• YEAR'S EXPERIENCE : 5+ years of experience in Network Administration

• CERTIFICATION(S):

• ----- IAT Level II certification

• ----- One of the following Networking Certifications - Brocade, Cisco (CCNA/CCNP), Juniper (JNCIA/JNCIS/JNCIP), Aruba

• TECHNICAL SKILLS: Must have hands-on experience/knowledge with Aruba networking systems

• LOCATION : Willing to report onsite in Arlington, VA as indicated above.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CERTIFICATION(s): Aruba Certification (ACSA and/or ACSP, depending on role)

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professional (JNCIP) - Juniper Networks - Juniper Networks

JNCIA-Junos: Associate Junos - Juniper Networks - Juniper Networks

Juniper Networks Certified Specialist E Series (JNCIS-E) - Juniper Networks - Juniper Networks

CCNA - Cisco - Cisco

Aruba Certified ClearPass Professional - Aruba - Aruba

CompTIA - Security+ - CompTIA - CompTIA

Brocade Certified Network Engineer 2012 - Brocade - Brocade

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required