Sr Network Engineer

GDIT is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to help support our Defense Logistics Agency (DLA IOEE/IOSEE) program in Springfield, VA. This is a hybrid position meaning that selected candidate is expected to come into the Springfield GDIT office once a week or based on mission need.

As a Senior Network Engineer, you will support 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. 

Meaningful work and personal 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.

What you’ll need to succeed (Required):
Bring your program management expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Senior Network Engineer must have:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree.  An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in leu of degree.
• Experience: 5+ years of related experience.
• Security clearance level: Active Secret with favorable Tier 5 investigation.
• Certifications: Current IAT Level III, CCNP-E, and CCSA certifications required. 

Role requirements:

• Network engineering experience in unclassified and classified environments.
• Familiarity with Standard LAN/WAN protocols, BGP, MPLS and LDP in a service provider environment.
• Experience with network design, installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with device configuration (multi-vendor environment).
• Experience with wired, wireless, voice, and video technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple assigned projects and report status and implementation plans

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 a career in program management at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for the mission and delivering results.