Senior Network Engineer

Job description

**Req ID:** RQ207442
**Type of Requisition:** Expatriate
**Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:** Top Secret/SCI
**Public Trust/Other Required:** None
**Job Family:** IT Infrastructure and Operations
**Skills:**
Firewalls,Networks,Routing and Switching
**Experience:**
5 + years of related experience
**US Citizenship Required:**
Yes

**Job Description:**

Check out this great opportunity to join one of GDIT’s fastest long-standing growing programs! US Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation Systems eXtended (US BICES-X) is a cutting-edge program supporting DoD intelligence information sharing on current and emerging global threats to mission and coalition partners and emerging nations.

With an internationally dispersed team supporting each combatant command, the US BICES-X team is in direct support of the war fighter and their missions.

We are seeking a creative and driven professional with a passion for solving real world issues on a cross-functional, fast paced team.

As a Senior Network Engineer, your role is to ensure stability, integrity and efficient operation of the in-house information systems that support the USBICES-X program.

This is achieved by monitoring, maintaining, supporting, and optimizing all networked software associated operating systems.

The Senior Network Engineer will apply communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues to maximize the benefit of IT systems investments.

**Responsibilities:**

+ Collaborate with network staff to ensure smooth and reliable operation of various network appliances and infrastructure hardware for ensuring system availability and reliability.
+ Corresponds with vendors, Internet service providers, and DISA circuit actions officers to design configurations and develop architectural plans to ensure awareness, approval and success of changes made to the US BICES enterprise.
+ Monitor, maintain, support, and optimize all networked software associated operating systems.
+ Assists with network architecture design for new or existing computer systems

+ Generates KG, router, and switch configurations for deployable and non-deployable sites accessing US BICES
+ Analyzes and implements DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to ensure the security of the network architecture.
+ Participate in the upgrading of operating systems and design of network enhancements.
+ Provides input on new or existing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to network administration.
+ May provide guidance and leadership to less-experienced systems engineers.
+ Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
+ Comprehensive knowledge of network engineering principles, methods, and techniques.
+ Knowledge of the associated hardware, software, and equipment.
+ Knowledge of Data Center and Virtualization
+ Participates in special projects as assigned.

**Operational Management**

+ Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
+ Identifies, analyzes, and resolves network problems.
+ Provides network/equipment/specialized training and technical guidance.
+ Comprehensive knowledge of network engineering principles, methods, and techniques.
+ Knowledge of the associated hardware, software, and equipment.

**Required Qualifications:**

+ 5+ years of related Network Engineering and Administration experience
+ Must possess and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance
+ Bachelor’s Degree– may substitute additional years of experience
+ Must possess a current Cisco CCNP ENCOR certification
+ Must meet DoDM 8140.03 requirements and be eligible for IAT level II access upon hire for positions with elevated privileges and must obtain ITIL V4 Foundation within six months of hire.

Additional specific certifications may be required, depending on job assignment.
+ Knowledge and experience with routing and switching protocols (e.g. OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, Spanning Tree Protocol, ISAKMP, ESP, SIP, SCCP, etc.)
+ Knowledge and experience with current Cisco IOS software and hardware features
+ Knowledge and experience with current Juniper JUNOS software and hardware features
+ Hands-on experience working with HAIPE-based encryption devices, such as KG-175 and KG-250x/255x
+ Knowledge and experience with Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM) VoIP/collaboration systems
+ Ability to configure and troubleshoot DMVPN and GRE tunnels
+ Ability to configure and troubleshoot Site-to-Site VPN tunnels
+ Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
+ Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and multi-task while still ensuring high quality of work
+ Highly organized with strong ability to prioritize work and work autonomously
+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills
+ Great attention to detail and presentation
+ Results driven, highly efficient, energetic and highly motivated
+ The work is typically performed at client site locations, which requires proper safety precautions; work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes, or equipment.

+ **Must achieve and maintain the Technical Expert Status Accreditation (TESA) as defined in the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) between the United States and the Federal Republic of Germany.

In order to qualify for TESA, the candidate must have one of the following: Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of specialized experience, OR an Associate's degree plus 7 years of specialized experience, OR A major certification plus 7 years of specialized experience, OR; 11 years of specialized experience.**

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ JNCIA-JUNOS/JNCIS-SP preferred
+ Depending on job assignment, additional specific certifications may be required.
+ Knowledge and experience with VoIP/collaboration systems
+ Knowledge and experience with HAIPE-based encryption devices
+ Knowledge of Virtualization technologies: VMware, Citrix, and Microsoft
+ Knowledge and experience with data center networking
+ Experience with firewalls and firewall rule sets
+ Understanding of network virtualization
+ Understanding of concepts presented in the VMware Data Center Virtualization Fundamentals course
+ Knowledge of Automation for Networks

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The likely salary range for this position is $91,811 - $116,150.

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.

Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location.

Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.
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.
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