Network Engineer Principal [Remote]

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Data Communication, Design, Design Documents, Network Design, Network Engineering

Certifications:

None

Experience:

8 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Network Engineer Senior / Network Engineer Principal

GDIT is seeking Senior level Network Engineers to help support our BIM contract. These positions are remote, HOWEVER, will require extensive travel to various Air Force/Space Force Bases around the world.

A career as a Network Engineer at GDIT means owning your opportunity to help support and advance our customers’ mission.  At GDIT a Network Engineer is leading every aspect of what we provide to the customer and we’re constantly evolving our approach to meeting our clients’ biggest challenges.

HOW A NETWORK ENGINEER PRINCIPAL WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Network Engineer provides the technical expertise to modernize network design and implementation supporting multiple Air Force and Space Force bases globally. The Network Engineer will be the technical resources supporting the survey and implementation efforts. Works closely with the base's counterparts and facilitate the planning, execution, testing and sustainment of the wired functionality of the network.

Primary Responsibilities:

This position will perform the following duties:

• Execution - Coordinate with Government Points of Contact (POCs) to coordinate base access, clearance, escorts, personnel and equipment to ensure project tasks can be completed on time.
• Stakeholder Communications – assist the PM with ensuring clear, consistent, timely and accurate communications are maintained with internal and external project stakeholders
• Technical support – provide input into the network design and technical recommendations to the program and operation teams.
• Leadership – Lead small implementation teams or manage specific work scopes for a given AF/SF base.

Other tasks include:

• Provides technical, administrative, and operational management of assigned projects
• Develops technical project plans, proposals, reports, and task order and administrative reporting
• Perform detailed technical services on assigned tasks
• Conducts planning and provides recommendations on task workload
• Provides input into risk tracking process.
• Attends customer meetings and serves as primary network engineering liaison.
• Interacts with vendors, other agencies, and other client staff.
• Coordinates development of deliverables and products.
• Ensures quality assurance of project deliverables.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
• Participates in special projects as required.
• Reviews project requirements and develop strategies for future work.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
● Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institute in an area applicable to this position. Equivalent years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.

● Required Experience:

• 8+ years’ experience in various aspects of IT upgrade projects in the DoW environment.

● Required Technical Skills:

• Familiarity with network design documents such as – Site Survey Reports, Preliminary and Critical Design documentation, As-built diagrams, rack elevations and circuit connectivity matrices

• Thorough understanding of Wired and general IT functions

• Ability to work effectively in a virtual teaming environment.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, documents and governmental regulations

• Strong commitment to a team environment and the ability to work collaboratively

• Strong coordination and organizational skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills​

● Security Clearance Level: Active DoD Secret Level Clearance or ability to attain and hold

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understanding of Software Define Networking
• Experience with Network Access Control
• Experience using MS Visio or related CAD tools

Travel Required:

70-100%

Telecommuting Options:

Working locations will vary, but will be located on site at Air Force/Space Force Bases around the world.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $94,676 - $128,092. 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:

40

Travel Required:

75-100%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA OK Oklahoma City

Additional 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.

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 30,000 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.

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