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Job Description
Network Engineer, Senior Principal General Dynamics Information Technology - 3.7 Newington, VA Job Details $142,792 - $172,500 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Internal mobility program Paid time off 401(k) matching Qualifications Load balancers Telecommunications network performance monitoring Load balancing Cisco Nexus Meraki IT system monitoring Presentations for conferences or internal meetings Wireshark BGP Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) implementation Network security appliance implementation System deployment Network routing Network monitoring tools EIGRP System performance monitoring Full Job Description Your Impact Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure. Job Description Transform technology into opportunity as a Network Engineer at GDIT. Shape what's next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what's next for your engineering career.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Network Engineer, the work you'll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of supporting national security, defense operations, and critical infrastructure protection. You will play a crucial role in designing, securing, and maintaining resilient network architectures that enable uninterrupted communication, real-time data sharing, and mission-critical system availability, ensuring that operational objectives are achieved efficiently and securely in dynamic and high-stakes environments. Design and architect scalable, secure voice, video, wireless, and data communication networks Lead development of high-level and low-level network designs (HLD/LLD) Deploy and integrate Cisco-based enterprise and data center solutions Configure and support advanced technologies including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VXLAN, and EVPN Serve as a trusted technical advisor to stakeholders and senior leadership Translate complex technical requirements into actionable strategies and architectures Collaborate across multiple technical disciplines including security, cloud, and DevOps Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment managing competing priorities Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues and perform root cause analysis Identify and implement performance, reliability, and security improvements Develop automation solutions using Python, Ansible, or similar tools
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Network Engineer Sr Principal must have:
Education:
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (or equivalent experience)
with equivalent expert level experience Cisco CCIE (preferred)
Preferred Skills:
SDN, Cisco Catalyst Center, ISE, Intersight Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) Network automation (Python, REST APIs, Ansible, Terraform) Zero Trust principles and security best practices Data center technologies (VXLAN, EVPN, ACI) Security clearance level:
TS/SCI US
citizenship required Role requirements: Strong communication and presentation skills Ability to engage with senior leadership and influence decisions Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills
Location:
On Customer Site
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
Growth:
AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
Support:
An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
Rewards:
Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
Community:
Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward. #gditpriority #armajobs #armajobs Work Requirements Years of Experience 10 + years of related experience may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification Travel Required Less than 10% Citizenship U.S. Citizenship Required Salary and Benefit Information The likely salary range for this position is $142,792 - $172,500. 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. View information about benefits and our total rewards program. 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 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 over 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber and application development. Together with our customers, 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 gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
