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General Dynamics Information Technology

Network Engineer - TS/SCI w/Poly

General Dynamics Information Technology, Baltimore, Maryland, United States

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NETWORK ENGINEER

We are seeking a highly skilled and self‑motivated Network Engineer to support a large‑scale enterprise program. This position involves the design, implementation, support, and maintenance of a complex network environment consisting of Juniper and Cisco switches, load balancers, and boundary devices. The ideal candidate will have experience managing networks that support hundreds of thousands of endpoint devices and must have a strong understanding of network security compliance and software‑defined networking (SDN) practices.

The engineer will also be responsible for utilizing Forward Networks software to create virtual network clones, test SDN code upgrades, and assist with comprehensive documentation of the current network infrastructure.

Meaningful Work and Personal Impact

Provide day‑to‑day operational support, troubleshooting, and maintenance of enterprise‑scale Juniper and Cisco switching infrastructure

Configure and maintain load‑balancing technologies and boundary security devices (e.g., firewalls, edge routers)

Leverage Forward Networks to build virtual replicas of the production network, simulate and validate SDN code changes, and document the existing physical and logical network topology

Ensure network integrity, performance, and security for a distributed infrastructure supporting several hundred thousand endpoints

Monitor and respond to network incidents, lead root‑cause analysis and resolution efforts

Maintain and update network diagrams, configurations, and documentation in accordance with industry and organizational standards

Ensure compliance with security policies and regulatory requirements

Participate in planning and executing network upgrades, migrations, and optimizations

Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including cybersecurity, infrastructure, and application teams

Work independently with minimal supervision while proactively identifying and resolving network issues

What You’ll Need to Succeed Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Network Engineer Senior must have:

Education: Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science

Experience: 5+ years of related experience supporting enterprise networks with Cisco and Juniper technologies

Technical skills:

Strong knowledge of Layer 2/3 networking, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), VLANs, VRFs, and QoS

Experience configuring and managing load balancers (F5, Citrix, or equivalent) and boundary devices such as firewalls or network access control appliances

Proficiency with Forward Networks or similar digital twin/virtual network simulation tools

Role requirements:

Solid understanding of Software‑Defined Networking (SDN) principles

Demonstrated ability to work independently and self‑direct tasks in a complex environment

Strong awareness of network security best practices, compliance standards, and patch management processes

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Must be willing to support an on‑call rotation

Preferred Qualifications:

Relevant certifications such as CCNP, JNCIP, CCIE, or JNCIE

Experience in high‑availability, mission‑critical environments

Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Ansible) for network automation is a plus

Experience in government or highly regulated enterprise environments is desirable

Security clearance level: TS/SCI w/Poly

US citizenship required

Certification Required: 8570 compliant with a Security + certificate

GDIT Is Your Place

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.

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