Network Architecture Design Manager

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Network Manager (Network Architecture Design Manager) supporting the U.S. Air Force Central Command's Network Operations and Security Center (AFCENT NOSC). GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. You will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. This position is contingent upon successful contract award to GDIT.

The U.S. Air Force Central Command's Network Operations and Security Center (AFCENT NOSC) executes the full-spectrum of information technology (IT) services management and operations for AFCENT networks 24 hour-a-day, 7 day-a-week (24/7), and is tasked by USCENTCOM to provide information assurance (IA) boundary intrusion detection and intrusion prevention for USCENTCOM components. Comprised of NOSC operations, operations support, cybersecurity, network engineering, and command support functions, the AFCENT NOSC plans, engineers, installs, integrates, operates and maintains, protects and manages enterprise-wide network and systems architecture, infrastructure and services; and provides enterprise-level oversight to its subordinate and supported communications support activities. In support of steady state, contingency and emergency operations, the AFCENT NOSC also deploys personnel to locations in the USCENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR) to install, integrate, upgrade/update, patch and sustain its supported enterprise networks, systems and services. AFCENT/A6 has contracted NOSC IT support services in order to more effectively and efficiently execute its mission in within a constantly changing technological, geopolitical and military environment.

Transform technology into opportunity as a Network Manager with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate.

HOW A NETWORK MANAGER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Design LAN, CAN, WAN data, voice and video architecture
• Configure and implement internal, external, and service provider routing protocols
• including but not limited to Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and Open Shortest Path
• First (OSPF), and Mult-protocol Label Switching (MPLS)
• Analyze a myriad of networking metrics and recognize sub-par network performance
• Develop reports and trend analysis documentation on bandwidth and network security incidents
• Troubleshoot network intrusion devices specific to the Department of Defense as well as many commercial information assurance tools to ensure proper design and integration
• Administer advanced Cisco network products such as VoIP and other advanced technologies
• Act as an on-shift training representative for both contractors and government personnel to include Cisco Switches and Routers, and hardware troubleshooting disciplines, LAN technologies and OS used on deployed networks
• Perform analysis for collaboration of network / system needs and participate in planning, designing, upgrading and deployment of enterprise datacenter hardware and software using a project based timeline
• Provide General IT Management support
• Provide General Networking support
• Provide LAN support IAW paragraph
• Provide WAN Enterprise support
• Provide general O&M support
• Provide documentation/reports support
• Provide meetings/briefings support as required
• Provide functional training support, as required
• Provide OCONUS deployment/TDY travel support, as required
• Provide CONUS TDY support

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WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
● Education: BS degree in a related field

● Required Experience:

• 5 or more years of relevant experience and understanding with:
  • Installation of Microsoft Windows Server in Host and Compute Environments, and Windows Server using server images.
  • Implementation of storage solutions, high availability, Domain Name Systems (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), network connectivity and remote access solutions, core and distributed network solutions, and advance network infrastructure.
  • Maintenance and monitoring server environments.
• 7 or more years of experience and demonstrated working knowledge in:
  • Designing, engineering, implementing and troubleshooting enterprise WAN architectures utilizing External Gateway Protocols (EGPs), such as Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), and Interior Gateway Protocols (IGPs), such as Cisco’s Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP).
  • Firewall experience.

● Required Technical Skills: CCNP and ITIL Foundations

● Security Clearance Level: TS/SCI
● Required Skills and Abilities: DCWF KSAT Category: 651

● Location: On Customer Site - Shaw AFB, SC
● US Citizenship Required

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays