Network Engineer Senior Principal

GDIT is seeking a Network Engineer Senior Principal to support our Space Force program. As a trusted advisor, you will review and evaluate IT infrastructure and systems to ensure adherence to government quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, build, and maintain complex communications networks.
• Configure routers, switches, encryptors, firewalls for LAN/WAN systems, VPN concentrators, and network engineering/communications protocols.
• Configure COMSEC equipment and support remote management through DoD-approved solutions.
• Coordinate LAN/WAN hardware/software improvements/enhancements in accordance with NIAP and NCDSMO approved devices and technologies.
• Monitor the network using industry-leading technologies.
• Provide innovative technical solutions to meet customer-driven requirements using the engineering design process.
• Collaborate with the Engineering team to design, plan, and implement approved solutions and enhancements.
• Analyze customer requirements and provide technical solutions.
• Perform maintenance and upgrades of networks including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, and networks.
• Maintain network integrity, connectivity, compliance with policies, and system backup/recovery capability.
• Coordinate acquisition of hardware, software, and subcontractor services as needed.
• Create plans and configure systems for data communication networks.
• Evaluate new communications technologies to enhance network capabilities.
• Maintain and obtain knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
• Design and build hardware/software components for telecommunications networks.
• Provide guidance to leadership and coordinate activities of less-experienced network personnel.
• Support RMF 800-53 Rev 5 compliance by contributing to NIST System Security Plans (SSPs), Basis of Estimate (BoE) documentation, Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) activities, and Assessment and Authorization (A&A) requirements across classified networks.
• Perform maintenance and upgrades of networks including cross-domain solutions and cloud-hosted networking technologies.
• Demonstrate expertise in a multi-vendor environment for layer 2/3 switching and routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, BGP), network management solutions, and virtual/cloud-hosted networking technologies.

Requirements

• Active DoD Secret Clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret.
• BA/BS degree.
• 10+ years of experience in Network Administration.
• IAT Level II certification.
• Hybrid work schedule (onsite 3 days a week or as required to meet mission needs).
• Experience designing and defining network architecture for new or existing computer systems.
• Experience with cloud/server/network/storage implementation and support.
• Experience with VMware and Nutanix implementation and support.
• 5+ years of experience maintaining ATO-approved and implemented Cross-Domain Raise the Bar Solutions in a classified environment.
• US Citizenship required.

Desired Skills

• Experience working with DoD Government customers.
• Experience working in Agile teams.
• Familiarity with cloud environments, virtual routing, virtual switching, and IPSec tunneling.
• Cisco Networking Certifications.
• Experience maintaining up-to-date documentation and preparing documentation for infrastructure changes.

Benefits

• 401K with company match.
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages (medical, dental, vision).
• Internal mobility team dedicated to career growth.
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications.
• Cutting-edge technology learning opportunities.
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick and personal time, parental leave, military leave, bereavement, and jury duty leave.
• Short and long-term disability benefits, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel accident insurance.

Pay

The likely salary range for this position is $144,500 - $195,500, based on experience, geographic location, and contractual requirements.

Schedule

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40.
• Travel Required: 10-25%.
• Telecommuting Options: Hybrid.