Network Engineer Senior

Job Description:

Please take this opportunity to join one of GDIT’s fastest long-standing growing programs! US Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation System eXtended (US BICES-X) is a cutting-edge program supporting DoD 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.

Requirements:

• Provides direct networking support to US Navy ships and shore facilities through the installation, monitoring and troubleshooting of US BICES network systems.

• Provide technical advice to the Government on matters relating to delivery and access to services through innovative, approved network engineering processes.

• Provide Network engineering support for installations, maintenance and Navy integration projects.

• Act as technical site lead for Navy integration, troubleshooting and maintenance of desktop and network equipment, transport, Navy Cyber/Information Assurance compliance, processes and technical documentation submissions IAW applicable Navy processes.

• Provide direct support to other sites as directed by the C2F N6.

• Analyzes voice, video, radio-frequency, and/or data communications networks, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting, and upgrading operating systems and protocol suites.

• Configures communication media with concentrators, bridges, and other applicable devices.

• Plans network layouts and configures systems to user environments.

• Analyzes network topologies, traffic, and capacity requirements and provides recommendations for systems improvements.

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

• May provide technical support and troubleshooting to users.

• May perform network administration duties.

• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.

• Installs, tests, and troubleshoots both land based network equipment as well as fly away kits.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Network Engineering experience.
• Bachelor’s degree – may substitute additional years of experience.
• Must possess a current CompTIA Security+ CE certification.
• Must possess a completed CCNA certification.
• Must possess and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
• Must meet DOD 8750 requirements and be eligible for IAT level II access upon hire for positions with elevated privileges. Additional specific certifications may be required, depending on job assignment.
• 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.
• Possess a comprehensive knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in network analysis and design.
• Possess a comprehensive knowledge of routers, switches, patch panels, concentrators, associated terminals, VDI environments, and related network hardware and software.
• Possess a comprehensive knowledge of desktop operating systems and applications.
• Possess experience with hardware encryption (e.g. KG-175/KG-250) required and software encryption

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed CCNP Routing and Switching or CCNP Enterprise
• Knowledge and experience with VoIP/collaboration systems
• Knowledge and experience with HAIPE-based encryption devices
• Knowledge of Virtualization technologies
• Knowledge and experience with data center networking
• Experience with firewalls and firewall rule sets
• Understanding of network virtualization
• Understanding of concepts presented in the VMware Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals course
• Understanding of VxRail Manager and best practices

The likely salary range for this position is $86,487 - $117,013. 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:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Norfolk