Network Engineer Principal

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Local Area Network (LAN), Networking Hardware, Network Services, Routers

Certifications:

None

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as a Network Engineer Principal with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate!

A Network Engineer Principal provides the technical expertise to modernize network design and implementation supporting multiple Air Force and Space Force bases globally. The Network Engineer Principal will be the technical resource supporting the survey and implementation efforts and will work closely with the base's counterparts and facilitate the planning, execution, testing and sustainment of the wired functionality of the network.
HOW A NETWORK ENGINEER PRINCIPAL WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Responsible for the design and development of voice, video, radio frequency, and/or data communications networks
• Collaborates directly with GDIT team leads and AF client on planning and procedures
• Troubleshoot issues, resolves local network issues and provide knowledge support to other technicians as necessary
• Participates in network software upgrades, moderations tasks and installs
• Updates technical documentation; maintains and implements SOPs for local networks
• Works after-hours and weekends during maintenance windows on-site as needed
• Manage the operational changes to configurations of network devices, subnets, and IP address allocation for both LAN and WAN
• Support development of Network services SOPs and knowledge management articles
• Perform patching and upgrade of network device operating systems and configurations.
• Support testing of patches, upgrades, and configuration changes.
• Maintain configurations on network devices to include routers, switches, servers, and appliances.
• Support architects in design, development, and testing network changes.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (additional years of experience in lieu of degree can be considered)
• Required Experience: 8+ years of related experience
• Familiarity with network design documents such as – Site Survey Reports, Preliminary and Critical Design documentation, As-built diagrams, rack elevations and circuit connectivity matrices
• Thorough understanding of Wired and general IT functions
• Ability to work effectively in a virtual teaming environment.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, documents and governmental regulations
• Strong commitment to a team environment and the ability to work collaboratively
• Thorough understanding of Wireless, and RF Networking IT Functions
• Experience using MS Visio or related CAD tools
• Strong coordination and organizational skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Security Clearance Level: Secret
• Required Certification: Security + CE or DoD 8140 equivalent
• Location: Onsite-Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson
• US Citizenship Required

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

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The likely salary range for this position is $140,250 - $189,750. 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:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA AK Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson

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 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.

 

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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