Senior Network Engineer - Day Shift
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Position Overview & Specifications
Type of Requisition:
Pipeline
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top SecretClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top SecretPublic Trust/Other Required:
NoneJob Family:
Network EngineeringJob Qualifications:
Skills:
Network Engineering, Networking, Routers, SwitchingCertifications:
NoneExperience:
5 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:
YesJob Description:
GDIT is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to help support our Joint Service Provider Enterprise Transport Management - Next Gen (JSP ETM - NG)Β in Arlington, VA.At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As aΒ Senior Network EngineerΒ supporting JSP ETM-NG, you will be trusted to review and evaluates information technology (IT) infrastructure and systems to ensure adherence to company and customer quality standards.This is a day shift role for Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm (flexible). Due to the nature of work this role entails, telecommuting is not allowed and will require the employee to report full-time onsite.How you will make an impact:- Designs, plans and builds communications networks.
- Configures routers and switches, and firewalls for LAN and WAN systems and VPN concentrators with appropriate network engineering and communications protocols.
- Coordinates LAN/WAN hardware/software improvements and/or enhancements.
- Monitors the network utilizing industry leading technologies.
- Provides innovative methods and technical solutions using the engineering design process.
- Plans implementation of enhancements.
- Analyzes customer requirements and provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.
- Performs maintenance and upgrade of networks including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, and networks.
- Maintains network integrity and connectivity while ensuring compliance with policies and maintains system backup and recovery capability.
- Coordinates the acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed.
- Creates plans and configures systems for data communication networks.
- Evaluates new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.
- Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
- Designs and builds the hardware and software components for computer or telecommunications networks.
- Provides guidance and leadership to less-experienced network personnel.
- Bachelorβs Degree and a minimum of 5 yearsβ experience required.Β An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.
- Active Top Secret security clearance required.
- IAT Level II certification required.
- In addition to IAT II certification candidate must possess one of the following networking certifications: CCNA or CCNP, Aruba Certified ClearPass Professional β Aruba, Brocade Certified Network Engineer 2012 β Brocade, Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professional (JNCIP) - Juniper Networks, JNCIA-Junos: Associate Junos - Juniper Networks, Juniper Networks Certified Specialist E Series (JNCIS-E) - Juniper Networks.
- Must have hands-on experience/knowledge with Aruba networking systems.
- Possess the understanding and hands-on experience with complex architectures and enterprise information systems to include: Enterprise level network (WAN) engineering experience in: Routing, Design, Configuration, Traffic Shaping with Policy based routing or Route-maps, troubleshooting and support of mid to large sized network environments. .
- Experience working with and managing OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, BGP Policy based routing, Quality of Service (QoS), IGMP Multicasting, VPNs, ACLs, MPLS, IP, NAT..
- Experience working with LAN technologies to include VLANs, VRFs, Port-channels and VPCs.
- Working knowledge of Cisco, Juniper, Arista and Aruba platforms.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Travel Required:
Less than 10%Telecommuting Options:
OnsiteWork Location:
USA VA ArlingtonAdditional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, 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 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nationβs most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected VeteransCandidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United States Work Authorization & Sponsorship Guide
Under United States immigration law (INA Β§ 101(a)(15)(H)), foreign nationals seeking full-time professional positions typically navigate either non-immigrant specialty occupation classifications or immigrant visa sponsorship:
Requires a relevant Bachelor's degree or higher. Employers must file an approved Labor Condition Application (LCA) with the US Department of Labor confirming the prevailing wage rate.
Canadian and Mexican citizens qualify under USMCA (TN status). F-1 STEM graduates benefit from 36-month aggregate work authorization through E-Verify enrolled employers.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Technology
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