The Role Leads integration of 5G Core, optical transport, fiber, and IP network infrastructure for the Army TEN-M program. Oversees fiber route activation, DWDM and ROADM configuration, optical alignment, lightpath provisioning, system acceptance testing, troubleshooting, interoperability validation, and service optimization. Coordinates with construction, OSP, QA/QC, and NOC teams while developing integration procedures and ensuring security, operational, and documentation requirements are met. Summary Generated by

Built In 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:

5

G Wireless Networks, System Configuration, System Integration Certifications:

None Experience:

15 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes Job Description:

Join General Dynamics IT and be a part of a team that solve some of the world's most complex technical challenges. We are seeking a 5G Network Integration Lead to join our team in support of the Army TEN-M program. This is a remote position and requires 25% to 50% travel; you must reside within a 50-mile radius of a major airport As the Network Integration Lead, you: Oversee the activation of newly deployed fiber routes and their integration into the existing optical transport network. Configure and integrates 5G Core network functions, transport systems, and IP network infrastructure. Manage DWDM and ROADM configuration, optical power alignment, transponder turn up, and end to end lightpath provisioning. Coordinate closely with construction, OSP, QA/QC, and NOC teams to ensure the fiber plant is validated, optical equipment is correctly tuned, and all services are brought online with proper documentation and minimal service impact. Validate interfaces between network components and Government systems, performs system acceptance testing, executes troubleshooting activities, captures logs and packet traces, and supports optimization and closeout activities. Develop integration procedures, validates interoperability between vendor platforms, and ensures compliance with customer security and operational requirements.

Basic Qualifications:

BS/BA Degree; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree 15+ years of network configuration management experience with emphasis on 5G technologies and understanding of the duties as described above 5+ years of technical leadership experience Secret Clearance

WHAT CAN GDIT OFFER YOU?

Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision) 401K with company match Educational Assistance and eLearning Flexible work week Internal mobility team dedicated to employee advancement Rewards and Recognition programs Innovative and collaborative environment encouraging of highly motivated critical thinking The likely salary range for this position is $169,604 - $229,464. 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:

25-50% T elecommuting

Options:

Remote Work Location:

Any Location /

Remote Additional Work Locations:

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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. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee's date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. 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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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. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Read Full Description Skills Required Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, or additional experience in lieu of degree 15+ years of network configuration management experience, emphasizing 5G technologies 5+ years of technical leadership experience Currently possess an active Secret security clearance U.S. citizenship Experience with 5G wireless networks, system configuration, and system integration General Dynamics Information Technology Compensation & Benefits Highlights The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about General Dynamics Information Technology and has not been reviewed or approved by General Dynamics Information Technology. About This Summary 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. Learn more about General Dynamics Information Technology's Compensation & Benefits → General Dynamics Information Technology Insights What's It Like to Work at General Dynamics Information Technology? General Dynamics Information Technology Culture & Values General Dynamics Information Technology Career Growth & Development What's the Work-Life Balance Like at General Dynamics Information Technology? General Dynamics Information Technology Leadership & Management General Dynamics Information Technology Company Growth, Stability & Outlook View all jobs at General Dynamics Information Technology View General Dynamics Information Technology Profile Report Job