General Dynamics - IT
Network Engineer (TS/SCI with Poly Required)
General Dynamics - IT, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Network Engineer will be responsible for maintaining the design and the integrity of the customer’s complex internal network, including customer-facing hosted and cloud environments. They will provide expert technical assistance to team members with high-level system and networking requests. They will also secure and manage network infrastructures to protect productivity, mitigate threats, and reduce costs. This role will be responsible for designing, implementation and testing complex infrastructure in support of our customer needs.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
Minimum eight (8) years of relevant experience (additional experience may be substituted for a degree) with architecting and designing IP networks and associated technologies
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
In-depth understanding of networking to include routing, switching, network monitoring and management
Strong troubleshooting skills specific to network connectivity, security, and ability to effectively work in cross‑functional teams as needed to resolve issues
Expert for SDN engagements built around Cisco ACI
Background in Cisco ACI design, planning, implementation, and testing, based on a multi data centre configurations
Good team and collaboration skills
Ability to research and find new and innovative technologies to enhance the existing network
Define network strategy with respect to technology domain standards and design goals
Provide technical design and architectural leadership, including documenting and diagramming the logical, physical and process views
Experience analyzing network traffic, using a variety of network tools to assess security‑related events to assist in rapid identification and isolation of issues during incidents and outages
Experience in designing, configuring, implementing, and troubleshooting these various network technologies and protocols
Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining boundary security solutions and exposure to enterprise network architecture
Good knowledge and hands‑on experience with VXLAN/EVPN
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Experience with Network Access Control and Segmentation
Experience with security compliance standards
Experience with site‑to‑site VPNs and/or remote access VPNs
Network programmability for automating network tasks (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Python, Rest API’s)
Experience with Data Center and co‑location solutions as they relate to SDN architecture and Design
NextGen Firewall Experience
Experience configuring/administrating various network technologies including Cisco ACI, Cisco DCNM, OTV, VMware NSX
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing network reference architecture from mission requirements gathering to technology rollout oversight, including capacity management, technology selection, integration of multiple tools and technical documentation
Familiarity with Software defined networking (SDN) Network Disaggregation technologies and methodologies along with open‑source solutions
Ability to brief complex information to senior leadership
Drive enhancements through full life cycle from concept to final implementation and support
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Installation and maintenance of network equipment
Troubleshooting and resolution of network issues
Design network architectures based on customer requirements and industry best practices
Development of unique solutions that will meet customer requirements and industry best practices
Collaborate effectively with other IT disciplines (e.g., Storage, Platform, Application) to troubleshoot and resolve complex problems
Develop and maintain configuration plans for Cisco ACI design, planning, implementation, and testing, based on a multi data centre configurations
Create architectural design solutions and successfully present them to client stakeholders
Work with infrastructure engineers to identify new products and solutions
Document maintenance for all computer systems and network infrastructure
Maintain systems and documentation as needed for audits and compliance
Communicate with customers: keeping them informed of incident progress, notifying of impending changes, or coordinated outages
Be available for other engineers and coach them to resolution
Participate in 24x7 on‑call and assist in resolving issues outside normal business hours
SALARY AND BENEFIT INFORMATION The likely salary range for this position is $198,050 – $267,950. 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.
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 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
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QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work/military experience
Minimum eight (8) years of relevant experience (additional experience may be substituted for a degree) with architecting and designing IP networks and associated technologies
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
In-depth understanding of networking to include routing, switching, network monitoring and management
Strong troubleshooting skills specific to network connectivity, security, and ability to effectively work in cross‑functional teams as needed to resolve issues
Expert for SDN engagements built around Cisco ACI
Background in Cisco ACI design, planning, implementation, and testing, based on a multi data centre configurations
Good team and collaboration skills
Ability to research and find new and innovative technologies to enhance the existing network
Define network strategy with respect to technology domain standards and design goals
Provide technical design and architectural leadership, including documenting and diagramming the logical, physical and process views
Experience analyzing network traffic, using a variety of network tools to assess security‑related events to assist in rapid identification and isolation of issues during incidents and outages
Experience in designing, configuring, implementing, and troubleshooting these various network technologies and protocols
Experience designing, deploying, and maintaining boundary security solutions and exposure to enterprise network architecture
Good knowledge and hands‑on experience with VXLAN/EVPN
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS
Experience with Network Access Control and Segmentation
Experience with security compliance standards
Experience with site‑to‑site VPNs and/or remote access VPNs
Network programmability for automating network tasks (Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Python, Rest API’s)
Experience with Data Center and co‑location solutions as they relate to SDN architecture and Design
NextGen Firewall Experience
Experience configuring/administrating various network technologies including Cisco ACI, Cisco DCNM, OTV, VMware NSX
Demonstrated experience designing and implementing network reference architecture from mission requirements gathering to technology rollout oversight, including capacity management, technology selection, integration of multiple tools and technical documentation
Familiarity with Software defined networking (SDN) Network Disaggregation technologies and methodologies along with open‑source solutions
Ability to brief complex information to senior leadership
Drive enhancements through full life cycle from concept to final implementation and support
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Installation and maintenance of network equipment
Troubleshooting and resolution of network issues
Design network architectures based on customer requirements and industry best practices
Development of unique solutions that will meet customer requirements and industry best practices
Collaborate effectively with other IT disciplines (e.g., Storage, Platform, Application) to troubleshoot and resolve complex problems
Develop and maintain configuration plans for Cisco ACI design, planning, implementation, and testing, based on a multi data centre configurations
Create architectural design solutions and successfully present them to client stakeholders
Work with infrastructure engineers to identify new products and solutions
Document maintenance for all computer systems and network infrastructure
Maintain systems and documentation as needed for audits and compliance
Communicate with customers: keeping them informed of incident progress, notifying of impending changes, or coordinated outages
Be available for other engineers and coach them to resolution
Participate in 24x7 on‑call and assist in resolving issues outside normal business hours
SALARY AND BENEFIT INFORMATION The likely salary range for this position is $198,050 – $267,950. 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.
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 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
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