Principal Network Engineer

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Camp Smith, AL, USA
In-Office
108K-145K Annually
Expert/Leader
Aerospace • Information Technology • Professional Services • Security • Software
The Role
Designs, develops, tests, and maintains complex network architectures and infrastructure. Troubleshoots routing, switching, multicast, VPN tunnels, and network hardware/software issues; supports upgrades, documentation, training, and technical guidance. The role collaborates with stakeholders, leads network enhancements, and supports defense and intelligence missions. Requires active TS/SCI clearance, extensive network engineering experience, Cisco expertise, CCNA certification, and DoD IAT compliance.
Summary Generated by Built In

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Data Communication Networks, Network Engineering, Routing and Switching

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Check out this great opportunity to join one of GDIT’s fastest long-standing growing programs!  US Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation Systems eXtended (US BICES-X) is a cutting-edge program supporting DoW intelligence information sharing on current and emerging global threats to mission and coalition partners and emerging nations. With an internationally dispersed team supporting each combatant command, the US BICES-X team is in direct support of the war fighter and their missions. We are seeking a creative and driven professional with a passion for solving real world issues on a cross-functional, fast paced team. 

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with network staff to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
  • Work with executive team members, decision makers, and stakeholders to define business requirements and systems goals, and to identify and resolve business systems issues.
  • Designs and defines network architecture for new or existing computer systems
  • Performs complex network development and design work.
  • Participate in the upgrading of operating systems and design of network enhancements.
  • Provides input for documentation on new or existing networks.
  • Develops and conducts tests to ensure networks meet documented user requirements.
  • Identifies, analyzes, and resolves network problems.
  • Provides network/equipment/specialized training and technical guidance.
  • Determines network specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility.
  • May provide guidance and leadership to less-experienced systems engineers.
  • Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of network engineering principles, methods, and techniques.
  • Knowledge of the associated hardware, software, and equipment.
  • Knowledge of Data Center and Virtualization.
  • Knowledge of Automation techniques and structure.
  • Participates in special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

  • A minimum of ten (10) years’ network experience.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Bachelor’s Degree– may substitute additional years of experience
  • Must be IAT level II compliant with DoW 8140
  • ITIL V4 Foundation within six months of hire
  • Must possess a complete CCNA certification.
  • Knowledge and experience with routing and switching protocols (e.g., OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, Spanning Tree Protocol, ISAKMP, ESP, SIP, SCCP, etc.)
  • Knowledge and experience with current Cisco IOS software and hardware features
  • Ability to configure and troubleshoot Multicast
  • Ability to configure and troubleshoot DMVPN and GRE tunnels
  • Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and multi-task while still ensuring high quality of work
  • Highly organized with strong ability to prioritize work and work autonomously
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Great attention to detail and presentation
  • Results driven, highly efficient, energetic, and highly motivated
  • Must possess a high degree of intelligence, competence, maturity, adaptability, resilience, integrity, and initiative
  • The work is typically performed at client site locations, which requires proper safety precautions; work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes, or equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Completed CCNP Routing and Switching or CCNP Enterprise
  • Knowledge and experience with SolarWinds
  • Knowledge and experience with Firewall (Cisco ASA/FTD, Palo Alto, etc) firewall rule sets
  • Knowledge and experience with VoIP/collaboration systems i.e. Cisco, CUCM etc
  • Knowledge and experience with HAIPE-based encryption devices
  • Knowledge of Virtualization technologies
  • Knowledge and experience with data center networking
  • Understanding of network virtualization
  • Understanding of concepts presented in the VMware Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals course
  • Understanding of VxRail Manager and best practices
  • Knowledge of ISP/Transport concepts and practices
  • Knowledge of network security and hardening practices and concept

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The likely salary range for this position is $107,744 - $145,475. 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:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA HI Camp Smith

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.

 



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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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Skills Required

  • Minimum of 10 years of network experience
  • Active Top Secret/SCI clearance
  • Bachelor's degree, or additional years of experience as a substitute
  • IAT Level II compliance under DoD 8140
  • ITIL V4 Foundation certification within six months of hire
  • Complete CCNA certification
  • Experience with routing and switching protocols including OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, Spanning Tree Protocol, ISAKMP, ESP, SIP, and SCCP
  • Experience with Cisco IOS software and hardware features
  • Ability to configure and troubleshoot multicast
  • Ability to configure and troubleshoot DMVPN and GRE tunnels
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Strong organizational, prioritization, communication, and autonomous work skills
  • CCNP Routing and Switching or CCNP Enterprise
  • Experience with SolarWinds
  • Experience with Cisco ASA/FTD, Palo Alto, or other firewall rule sets
  • Experience with VoIP and collaboration systems such as Cisco CUCM
  • Experience with HAIPE-based encryption devices
  • Knowledge of virtualization technologies and data center networking
  • Understanding of network virtualization
  • Understanding of VMware Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals
  • Understanding of VxRail Manager and best practices
  • Knowledge of ISP and transport concepts and practices
  • Knowledge of network security, hardening practices, and concepts

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  • Affordable Benefits — Pay and benefits are described as good or okay in multiple places, and the overall package is often portrayed as acceptable even when base pay is not viewed as top-tier.
  • Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plan options are presented as comprehensive, with additional protections like disability and life insurance contributing to a well-rounded health and protection offering.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company match is consistently highlighted as part of the total rewards package, supporting longer-term financial planning.

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21,625 Employees

What We Do

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