Network Engineer

Transform technology into opportunity as a Network Engineer 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.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Network Engineer, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on Network Engineer joining our Defense Logistics Agency Information (DLA) Operations Enterprise Enclave (IOEE) and Information Secure Enterprise Enclave (IOSEE) Engineering Support Services program in Springfield, VA.

This is a hybrid position. At this time, the requirement is to come into the Springfield GDIT office on Tuesdays. As this program supports SIPR work, the Network Engineer is expected to go into the DLA facility as needed to complete their SIPR work. The schedule will adjust based on work requirements at a given time, but again Tuesdays are the current mandatory day at the GDIT office. 

This position requires up to 25% of travel both Contiguous United States (CONUS) and Outside the Contiguous United States (OCONUS) to DLA sites.

This position supports network engineering design and implementation of technology refreshes.  The selected candidate will work under general supervision, developing requirements from inception to conclusion.  Our team consists of multiple senior engineers, and it is expected that each manage assigned projects and tasks and regularly provide status updates to contract leadership and the customer.  The candidate should have strong knowledge of route/switch protocols, voice/video, IPv6, compliance with STIG requirements, wireless technology, firewalls, and other network devices.

HOW OUR NETWORK ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Planning, performing, and documenting laboratory assessments of hardware and software for both the classified and unclassified DISN Services to ensure proper connectivity and operations between the DLA WAN, the DLA's NOC, and DISA's NOCs.
• Coordinating with the government customer to create a Technology Assessment Plan (TAP) to include the objectives, scope, equipment and configurations, technical approach, procedures, schedules, and roles and responsibilities required to complete the DLA LAN technology refresh and upgrades. These assessments may include independent cost estimates.
• Preparing After Action Reports (AAR) that document the approach taken, results, recommendations and supporting rationale.
• Identifying new and emerging network capabilities as well as developing product evaluation and selection criteria.
• Developing system evaluations methods and procedures.
• Producing formal documentation of recommendations for executive briefings.
• Ensuring interoperability between DLA WAN and DISN network equipment and services.
• Planning and tracking of implementation tasks.
• Creating necessary supporting configuration artifacts such as network maps, detailed designs, test plans, operations readiness test reports, device configurations, and maintenance processes and procedures.
• Maintain active SIPRNet account and access regularly through DLA HQ.
• Perform as on-call engineer for both NIPR and SIPR incidents. One weekly rotation every two months.
• Abe to travel up to 25% to both CONUS and OCONUS DLA sites.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED (REQUIRED):

• Security Clearance Level: Active Secret with SSBI or Top-Secret clearance.
• Required Experience: 2+ years of progressive relevant Information Technology (IT) experience.
• Required Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise, IAT Level III Compliant Certification.
• Must have one of the following: CASP+CE, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH.
• Check Point Certified Security Administrator- CCSA (CCSA can be attained after start within three months of start date).
• Education: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of work experience in lieu of degree.
• Required Technical Skills: Network engineering experience in unclassified and classified environments. Familiarity with Standard LAN/WAN protocols, BGP, MPLS and LDP in a service provider environment. Network design, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting., Device configuration (Multi-vendor environment). Wired, wireless, voice, and video technologies.
• Required Skills and Abilities: Ability to manage multiple assigned projects and report status and implementation plans. Ability to report on-site as indicated above.
• Location: Hybrid. Onsite in Springfield, VA location once a week as indicated above.