Senior Systems Engineer

GDIT is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support secured government communications in Washington D.C.  The role will be responsible for a wide variety of communications roles.

Responsibilities may include the following:

• Manage the configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and deployment of Cisco networking equipment.
• Plan, configure, test, and implement new network architecture elements associated with LAN/WAN expansion and existing customer footprint augmentation.
• Manage inventory control documents and life cycle maintenance schedules associated with operational equipment.
• Document standard operating procedures, routine tasks, updates to systems information in manuals, diagrams, reports, and flow charts.
• Assist directly in logistics operations pertaining to acquisition, receipt, relocation, and deployment of equipment.
• Assist in the planning and implementation of customer strategic communications initiatives.
• Provide presentations to customer leadership outlining program initiatives, strategic planning and implementation strategies, and partner agency operations.
• Review and evaluate agency standards, policies, and procedures, and liaise with other agencies for national security, emergency, and exercise planning.

The ideal candidate will meet most the following criteria:

• Understanding of Cisco carrier-ethernet architecture
• Strong understanding of switching and routing protocols.
• Highly skilled in server virtualization and data center operations and maintenance
• Knowledgeable in the programming and operation of Cisco call managers
• Familiar with technical configuration and operation of High Assurance Internet Protocol Encryptors (HAIPE).
• Knowledge of generally accepted standards pertaining to technical writing/documentation associated with operational requirements documents, standard operating procedures, and quick reference guides.
• Understanding electromagnetic interference and its’ effect on electrical components.
• Moderate understanding of the technology and architecture of the Defense Red Switch Network (DRSN)

Qualifications:

• Available for travel within the continental United States for periods of time up to two weeks in support of mission activities.
• Possesses an active TOP SECRET/SCI clearance and possesses eligibility requirements to access sensitive compartmented information.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to articulate complex mission information to members of U.S. Government’s leadership.
• Must be self-sufficient and capable of maintaining required operational tempo when working autonomously or with minimal supervision.
• Work location will be Washington D.C. with limited travel to Bluemont, VA and offices in the DMV area.  Work hours are flexible, but contract staff must meet minimal requirements on a weekly basis.  CONUS travel is at the request of the customer and may not be flexible under some circumstances.