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USA VA Newington, United States of America
Onsite
Not Available
Type of Requisition:
RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret/SCIClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCIPublic Trust/Other Required:
NoneJob Family:
IT Infrastructure and OperationsJob Qualifications:
Skills:
Communication Network, High Availability (Inactive), Network Automation, Routing and Switching, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI)Certifications:
NoneExperience:
10 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:
YesJob Description:
Transform technology into opportunity as a Network Engineer at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Network Engineer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of supporting national security, defense operations, and critical infrastructure protection. You will play a crucial role in designing, securing, and maintaining resilient network architectures that enable uninterrupted communication, real-time data sharing, and mission-critical system availability, ensuring that operational objectives are achieved efficiently and securely in dynamic and high-stakes environments.
Design and architect scalable, secure voice, video, wireless, and data communication networks
Lead development of high-level and low-level network designs (HLD/LLD)
Deploy and integrate Cisco-based enterprise and data center solutions
Configure and support advanced technologies including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VXLAN, and EVPN
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to stakeholders and senior leadership
Translate complex technical requirements into actionable strategies and architectures
Collaborate across multiple technical disciplines including security, cloud, and DevOps
Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment managing competing priorities
Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues and perform root cause analysis
Identify and implement performance, reliability, and security improvements Develop automation solutions using Python, Ansible, or similar tools
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Network Engineer Sr Principal must have:
Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (or equivalent experience)
Experience: 10+ years of related experience.
Required Technical skills:
Routing & switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
LAN/WAN architecture and deployment
Network monitoring and performance tools (SolarWinds, NetFlow, Wireshark).
Firewalls, VPNs, QoS, load balancers
Cisco platforms (Catalyst, Nexus, NGFW, ACI, Meraki)
Certifications:
Required CCNP/CCNA with equivalent expert level experience
Cisco CCIE (preferred)
Preferred Skills:
SDN, Cisco Catalyst Center, ISE, Intersight
Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Network automation (Python, REST APIs, Ansible, Terraform)
Zero Trust principles and security best practices
Data center technologies (VXLAN, EVPN, ACI)
Security clearance level: TS/SCI
US citizenship required
Role requirements:
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to engage with senior leadership and influence decisions
Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills
Location: On Customer Site
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
● Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
● Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
● Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off
● Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.
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The likely salary range for this position is $142,792 - $172,500. 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.Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Travel Required:
Less than 10%Telecommuting Options:
OnsiteWork Location:
USA VA NewingtonAdditional Work Locations:
Total Rewards at GDIT:
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.
Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.
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 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 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.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events atEqual Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans