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Network Engineer (Tactical Networks - CANES) | Active Secret clearance
Network Engineer (Tactical Networks - CANES) | Active Secret clearanceGeneral Dynamics Information Technology • San Diego, CA, US
Network Engineer (Tactical Networks - CANES) | Active Secret clearance

Network Engineer (Tactical Networks - CANES) | Active Secret clearance

General Dynamics Information Technology • San Diego, CA, US
15 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Type of Requisition :

Pipeline

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 :

Network Engineering, Virtual Networking, Wide Area Network (WAN)

Certifications : None

Experience :

2 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required :

Yes

Job Description :

Transform networks into operational edge as a Network Engineer with GDIT. You'll architect, integrate, and sustain Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) and related Navy tactical network capabilities with NIWC Pacific (Codes 55131 / 55132 / 55133) in support of PMW-160 Tactical Networks-across ashore, afloat, subsurface, airborne, mobile, and joint environments.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

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  • Design and integrate CANES L2 / L3 architectures (core / distribution / access, spine-leaf, EVPN-VXLAN), IPv4 / IPv6, MPLS, multicast (PIM / IGMP), QoS, and segmentation for mission enclaves.

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  • Engineer WAN / transport edges (e.g., ADNS-like, SATCOM / optical), GPON, wireless, and boundary defenses (firewalls, IDS / IPS, TACLANE / VPN), aligning to DISA STIGs and Navy policy.
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  • Implement / operate virtualized data-center networking (VMware vSphere / vCenter; NSX-T or Cisco ACI), load balancing (e.g., F5), and zero-trust / micro-segmentation patterns.
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  • Produce installation design packages (IDPs), rack elevations, cabling / power / HVAC calcs, BoMs, and as-builts; support BESEPs / SHIPALTs and CCB / PTRB change control.
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  • Plan and execute SOVT and DT&E network events; author test plans / procedures, conduct packet analysis / throughput testing, and support TRR readiness.
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  • Operate / optimize monitoring and observability (SNMP / NetFlow / IPFIX, SolarWinds, Splunk, Wireshark); build dashboards, alerts, and SLA / SLO / KPI reporting.
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  • Automate configuration and compliance (Ansible / Python, Git, CI / CD for network configs); detect / remediate drift and enforce golden baselines.
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  • Perform Tier III fault isolation and root-cause analysis; document fixes via MS / FRACAS and feed reliability insights to production and installation teams.
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  • Coordinate with cybersecurity to preserve ATO conditions (ACAS results, IAVM remediation) and with CM (CMPro) to maintain approved hardware / software baselines.
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  • Brief IPTs / WIPTs, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to SE / implementation plans and readiness artifacts.
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    WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED (Required) :

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  • \n Security Clearance : Active Secret clearance.
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  • \n Experience :
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    2+ years network engineering (design / implementation / ops) for enterprise or tactical C4ISR networks; 2+ years supporting Navy programs (e.g., CANES / ADNS-like).

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  • Hands-on with BGP / OSPF (IS-IS a plus), EVPN-VXLAN or equivalent overlays, multicast, QoS, and IPv6.
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  • Virtualized networking (vSphere / vCenter; NSX-T or ACI) and perimeter security (next-gen firewalls, VPN, IDS / IPS).
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  • Authoring IDPs / as-builts / BoMs and supporting SOVT / DT&E / TRR activities.
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  • Tools : Wireshark / Tshark, SolarWinds (or equivalent), Git; automation with Ansible and Python.
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  • \n Standards & Compliance : Working knowledge of DISA SRGs / STIGs, IAVM processes, and Navy change / configuration governance (CCB / PTRB / CMPro).
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  • \n Certifications : DoD 8570 / 8140 IAT-II baseline (e.g., Security+ CE) required; CCNP Enterprise (or JNCIP) highly preferred.
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  • \n Education : BS / BA in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (equivalent experience may substitute per GDIT policy).
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  • \n Work Location : Onsite NIWC Pacific, San Diego, CA (labs / shipyards / fleet concentration areas). Limited CONUS / OCONUS travel as tasking requires; ability to work in classified labs and onboard ships / submarines / airborne ground sites.
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  • \n Position Availability : Position is pending final contract award.
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  • US Citizenship Required
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    WHAT WE'D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE (Desired) :

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  • CCIE, JNCIE, VCP-NV, PCNSE / NSE, RHCSA / RHCE, ITIL v4 Foundation.
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  • Optical / DWDM / SONET and timing / sync (NTP / PTP) experience; SATCOM integration; GPON design / implementation.
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  • Experience with TACLANE / KG-series COMSEC integration and cross-domain / guard interfaces.
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  • Prior NIWC Pacific / PMW-160 support; familiarity with BESEP / SHIPALT workflows and CCRI preparations.
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  • Container / Kubernetes networking (CNI / Calico), API-driven network automation (NETCONF / RESTCONF / YANG), and zero-trust reference designs.
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    GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

    At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

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  • \n Growth : AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
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  • \n Support : An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
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  • \n Rewards : Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
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  • \n Community : Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
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    OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY

    Explore a career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work.

    The likely salary range for this position is $82,283 - $111,323. 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%

    T elecommuting Options :

    Hybrid

    Work Location : USA CA San Diego

    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.

    We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 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 capabilities in digital modernization, AI / ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

    Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at

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