Network Engineer SME

Mission and Opportunity GDIT seeks a Network Engineer SME to support U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) J6 engineering, modernization, and sustainment. The position contributes to IT modernization project support, strengthening secure, resilient, interoperable mission capabilities for U.S. forces and mission partners throughout the Indo-Pacific. This role partners directly with government stakeholders and multidisciplinary engineers to translate operational priorities into executable technical outcomes. How You Will Make an Impact Provide expert network engineering leadership for J6 modernization initiatives, from requirements analysis and prototype design through integration, testing, and operational transition. Architect secure, resilient network connectivity for expeditionary C2 nodes, deployable capabilities, and joint/coalition interoperability where assigned. Develop technical alternatives, implementation plans, interface specifications, network diagrams, test criteria, and transition documentation for modernization projects. Analyze routing, transport, segmentation, security boundary, and mission partner connectivity dependencies across distributed theater environments. Coordinate cross-functional engineering decisions and troubleshoot high-complexity issues across network, systems, cyber, and mission partners. What You Will Need to Succeed Education: Technical training/certification or equivalent experience; no explicit degree requirement. Experience: 8+ years of relevant technical experience. Security clearance: Final Top Secret. U.S. citizenship required. Core technical qualifications: Enterprise networking; routing and switching; WAN/LAN design; modernization; secure enclave connectivity. Demonstrated ability to communicate with government stakeholders, write clear engineering documentation, evaluate risk, and coordinate across cyber, engineering, and operations teams. Work location: Onsite, Camp Smith. Travel: Less than 10%. Preferred Qualifications Tactical/expeditionary networking; coalition MPE; automation; Zero Trust segmentation; cross-domain boundary coordination. Experience with combatant commands, joint operations, service components, and coalition or mission partner environments. GDIT Is Your Place Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home, when eligible and approved. 401K with company match. Comprehensive health and wellness packages. Professional growth opportunities, internal mobility, paid education, and certifications. Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays. The likely salary range for this position is $170,000 - $230,000. 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: Less than 10% Work Location: USA HI Camp Smith General Dynamics Information Technology