General Dynamics
Cloud Network Engineer - Hybrid Work Opportunity
General Dynamics, Springfield, Virginia, us, 22161
Overview
GDIT is seeking a Cloud Network Engineer to support the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA IOEE/IOSEE) program in Springfield, VA. This is a hybrid position: the selected candidate is expected to come into the Springfield GDIT office once a week or as mission needs require. The Cloud Network Engineer may also need to go to the DLA facility to perform SIPR work, with the schedule dependent on the amount of NIPR/SIPR work at any given time. As a Cloud Network Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure, and ensuring the availability, performance, and security of the cloud environment. With minimal direction, provide support, analysis, and research into complex problems and processes. Serve as a technical expert on executive-level project teams, providing technical direction, interpretation, and alternatives. Demonstrate independent thinking and strong written and oral communication skills. Apply extensive technical expertise across related disciplines, guide major programs to successful completion, and may function in a project leadership role. Develop technical solutions to complex problems requiring ingenuity and creativity. Exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments. Possess expertise in a particular area of Information Technology (e.g., Information Systems Architecture, Telecommunications Systems Design, Architecture, Implementation, Information Systems Integration, Software Development Methodologies, Security Engineering, Communications and Network Systems Management). How the Cloud Network Engineer will make an impact: Planning, performing, and documenting laboratory assessments of hardware and software for both the classified and unclassified DISN Services to ensure proper connectivity and operations between the DLA WAN, the DLA OPs, and DISAs NOCs.
Coordinating with the government customer to create a Technology Assessment Plan (TAP) including objectives, scope, equipment and configurations, technical approach, procedures, schedules, and roles and responsibilities for the DLA LAN technology refresh and upgrades. Assessments may include independent cost estimates.
Preparing After Action Reports (AAR) documenting approach, results, recommendations, and supporting rationale.
Identifying new and emerging network capabilities and developing product evaluation and selection criteria.
Developing system evaluation methods and procedures.
Producing formal documentation of recommendations for executive briefings.
Ensuring interoperability between DLA WAN and DISN network equipment and services.
Planning and tracking implementation tasks.
Extensive experience with enterprise network design and sustainment, including routing, switching, data center, and cloud technology areas (Azure, OCI, Google Cloud, and AWS).
Creating necessary supporting configuration artifacts such as network maps, detailed designs, test plans, operations readiness test reports, device configurations, and maintenance processes and procedures.
Providing Subject Matter Expert (SME) engineering services to the government customer.
What youll need to succeed (Required Qualifications): Bachelors Degree and 8 years of experience required. An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
Active Secret security clearance with current SSBI or active Secret with the ability to obtain SSBI required.
DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification required.
Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise (CCNP-E) certification required.
Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) certification required. Candidates who do not currently possess CCSA will be required to obtain certification within 6 months of hire date.
Hands-on experience with Azure, AWS and/or Cloud.
Familiarity with a DoD Hosted Cloud Environment with expert level experience working with cloud-native technologies.
Strong background in cloud computing and a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, deployment models, and cloud security.
Preferred Qualifications: Certifications applicable to this role include Azure Fundamentals, AWS Cloud Practitioner, CompTIA Cloud+, Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE), Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert - Enterprise Infrastructure (CCIE-EI), and Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA).
Salary and Benefits The likely salary range for this position is $119,000 - $161,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Benefits and total rewards information is provided by the employer. 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 30,000 experts leverage technology to create value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber, and application development. We strive to create a safer, smarter world through deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on career opportunities. Visit the site for more information. EEO Statement Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr
GDIT is seeking a Cloud Network Engineer to support the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA IOEE/IOSEE) program in Springfield, VA. This is a hybrid position: the selected candidate is expected to come into the Springfield GDIT office once a week or as mission needs require. The Cloud Network Engineer may also need to go to the DLA facility to perform SIPR work, with the schedule dependent on the amount of NIPR/SIPR work at any given time. As a Cloud Network Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure, and ensuring the availability, performance, and security of the cloud environment. With minimal direction, provide support, analysis, and research into complex problems and processes. Serve as a technical expert on executive-level project teams, providing technical direction, interpretation, and alternatives. Demonstrate independent thinking and strong written and oral communication skills. Apply extensive technical expertise across related disciplines, guide major programs to successful completion, and may function in a project leadership role. Develop technical solutions to complex problems requiring ingenuity and creativity. Exercise considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of assignments. Possess expertise in a particular area of Information Technology (e.g., Information Systems Architecture, Telecommunications Systems Design, Architecture, Implementation, Information Systems Integration, Software Development Methodologies, Security Engineering, Communications and Network Systems Management). How the Cloud Network Engineer will make an impact: Planning, performing, and documenting laboratory assessments of hardware and software for both the classified and unclassified DISN Services to ensure proper connectivity and operations between the DLA WAN, the DLA OPs, and DISAs NOCs.
Coordinating with the government customer to create a Technology Assessment Plan (TAP) including objectives, scope, equipment and configurations, technical approach, procedures, schedules, and roles and responsibilities for the DLA LAN technology refresh and upgrades. Assessments may include independent cost estimates.
Preparing After Action Reports (AAR) documenting approach, results, recommendations, and supporting rationale.
Identifying new and emerging network capabilities and developing product evaluation and selection criteria.
Developing system evaluation methods and procedures.
Producing formal documentation of recommendations for executive briefings.
Ensuring interoperability between DLA WAN and DISN network equipment and services.
Planning and tracking implementation tasks.
Extensive experience with enterprise network design and sustainment, including routing, switching, data center, and cloud technology areas (Azure, OCI, Google Cloud, and AWS).
Creating necessary supporting configuration artifacts such as network maps, detailed designs, test plans, operations readiness test reports, device configurations, and maintenance processes and procedures.
Providing Subject Matter Expert (SME) engineering services to the government customer.
What youll need to succeed (Required Qualifications): Bachelors Degree and 8 years of experience required. An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
Active Secret security clearance with current SSBI or active Secret with the ability to obtain SSBI required.
DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification required.
Cisco Certified Network Professional Enterprise (CCNP-E) certification required.
Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) certification required. Candidates who do not currently possess CCSA will be required to obtain certification within 6 months of hire date.
Hands-on experience with Azure, AWS and/or Cloud.
Familiarity with a DoD Hosted Cloud Environment with expert level experience working with cloud-native technologies.
Strong background in cloud computing and a deep understanding of cloud infrastructure, deployment models, and cloud security.
Preferred Qualifications: Certifications applicable to this role include Azure Fundamentals, AWS Cloud Practitioner, CompTIA Cloud+, Check Point Certified Security Expert (CCSE), Cisco Certified Internetworking Expert - Enterprise Infrastructure (CCIE-EI), and Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA).
Salary and Benefits The likely salary range for this position is $119,000 - $161,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Salary will be set based on experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Benefits and total rewards information is provided by the employer. 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 30,000 experts leverage technology to create value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across over 50 countries worldwide, offering capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber, and application development. We strive to create a safer, smarter world through deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on career opportunities. Visit the site for more information. EEO Statement Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr