F-35 Network Engineer | Active Secret clearance

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 IT career.

The F-35 Lightning II Program is the DoW's focal point for defining affordable next generation strike aircraft weapon systems for the Navy, Air Force, Marines, and our allies. The F-35 will bring cutting-edge technologies to the battlespace of the future. The JSFs advanced airframe, autonomic logistics, avionics, propulsion systems, stealth, and firepower will ensure that the F-35 is the most affordable, lethal, supportable and survivable aircraft ever to be used by so many warfighters across the globe.

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MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

As a Network Engineer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the JSF F-35 support team in Arlington, VA:

• Analyzes customer requirements and provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.

• Performs maintenance and upgrade of networks including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, and networks.

• Assist with networks solutions, including hardware, software, and cloud solutions.

• Awareness of various network technologies, including routing, switching, Azure cloud technologies.

• Ability to monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement solutions to optimize performance.

• Ability to review network logs, backup network configurations, and recover network devices.

• Knowledge utilizing Cisco ISE, Cisco Unified Call Manager, and SolarWinds.

• Ensure compliance with network directives, policies, and STIGs.

• Ability to apply network patches, updates, and DoD STIGs to firewalls, routers, switches, and VPNs.

•  Works with project managers to complete rapidly deployed network-related projects.

• Strong communication skills for technical and nontechnical inter-team collaboration.

• Stays current with new network technologies and utilizes industry best practices.

• May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced networking professionals.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Bring your networking expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. Our Network Engineer must have:

• Security Clearance Level: Active Secret clearance

• Required Experience: 5 years of experience in an enterprise LAN/MAN/WAN environment.

• 5  years of concurrent experience in network administration and analysis.

• Experience working with appropriate complex network administration and maintenance.

• Experience working with complex system implementations and organizational processes to include maintaining network system documentation.

• Experience maintaining the integrity and security of networks and connected systems.

• Experience evaluating vendor products and making recommendations to purchase hardware, software, and coordinating installation.

• Experience in developing and monitoring policies and standards related to the use of computing resources.

• Experience in developing and implementing testing strategies and documenting results.

• Required Certifications: 8140 Work Role: (441) Network Operations Specialist - Intermediate and Industry certification: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP).

• Education: BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related IT discipline.

• Allowable Substitution: 6 years of additional work experience without a degree or 2 years of additional experience with an AS/AA Degree.

• Location: Onsite in Arlington, VA

• US Citizenship required

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

• Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work.

• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in software development at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your dedication to advancing innovation.