Sr. Network Engineer

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
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)

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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