Network Engineer Principal

About the role

Join GDIT’s US Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation System eXtended (US BICES-X) program, a cutting‑edge initiative supporting DoW intelligence information sharing on current and emerging global threats for mission and coalition partners. The internationally dispersed team supports each combatant command and is directly aligned with the war fighter’s missions. We are seeking a creative, driven professional passionate about solving real‑world challenges on a cross‑functional, fast‑paced team. The role sits within the IT Infrastructure and Operations job family and requires US citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Provides advice and training to end-users and less-experienced network personnel
• Identifies, analyzes, and resolves network incidents and problems
• Provides network/equipment/specialized training and technical guidance
• Determines network specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility
• Maintains knowledge of the associated hardware, software, and equipment associated with US BICES-X
• Participates in special projects as assigned
• Analyzes, administers and maintains voice, video, and/or data communications networks
• Manages the usage and performance of voice, video and/or data communications networks
• Maintains network to meet Enterprise Service Availability and Service Level Agreement requirements
• Utilizes IT Service Management (ITSM) Principles to identify, categorize, prioritize, escalate, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents
• Maintains network security and ensures compliance with security policies and procedures
• Participates in the development and implementation of network-related procedures and standards
• Interfaces with vendors to ensure appropriate resolution during network outages or periods of reduced performance
• Assists with development of third-party monitoring actions and procedures for network infrastructure

Qualifications

Required:

• 10+ years of directly related experience in network engineering
• BA/BS in a related field; additional experience may substitute for a degree
• Must possess and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility
• Position is designated a DoW IA Workforce, IAT Level II role requiring 8570/8140 compliance
• CCNA Security required; higher certifications such as CCNP Security or CISSP are acceptable
• Comprehensive knowledge of network analysis and design principles, methods, and techniques
• Comprehensive knowledge of Cisco routers, switches, patch panels, concentrators, associated terminals, and related network hardware and software
• Comprehensive knowledge of desktop operating systems and applications