Senior Network Engineer (Night Shift Mon-Thurs 8pm-6am) - Secret clearance

Clearance Level
Secret
Category
Network Engineering
Location
Arlington, Virginia
(Onsite Workplace)
Key Skills For Success

Juniper

Network Engineering

Network Support

Network Systems

REQ#: RQ191856
Public Trust: None
Requisition Type: Regular
Your Impact

Own your opportunity to work with the largest government agency in the nation. Make an impact by advancing the Department of Defense’s mission to keep our country safe and secure.

Job Description

GDIT is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to help support our Joint Service Provider Enterprise Transport Management - Next Gen (JSP ETM - NG)  in Arlington, VA at the Pentagon.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Senior Network Engineer 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 night shift role for Monday-Thursday 8:00pm-6:00am. Due to the nature of work this role entails, telecommuting is not allowed and will require the employee to report full-time onsite.

HOW OUR SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER 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.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED - REQUIRED:

Security Clearance Level: Active Secret security clearance

Experience: 5+ years of experience in Network Administration

Certifications:

  • IAT Level II certification
  • One of the following Networking Certifications:
  • CCNA or CCNP
  • Aruba Certified ClearPass Professional - Aruba
  • CompTIA - Security+ - CompTIA
  • Brocade Certified Network Engineer 2012 - 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

Education: Bachelors Degree in a related field, OR work experience in lieu of degree.

Technical Skills: Must have hands-on experience/knowledge with Aruba networking systems

Location: onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. Must be willing and able to work the night shift

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED - DESIRED:

  • Active Secret security clearance

  • Aruba Certification (ACSA and/or ACSP, depending on role)

Work Requirements
Years of Experience

5 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

CCNP - Cisco

JNCIA-Junos: Associate Junos - Juniper

Juniper Networks Certified Specialist E Series (JNCIS-E) - Juniper Networks

Aruba Certified ClearPass Professional - Aruba

CCNA - Cisco

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required

Salary and Benefit Information

The likely salary range for this position is $93,500 - $126,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
View information about benefits and our total rewards program.

About Our Work

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.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.