Principal Network Integrator / Programmer

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Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Principal Network Integrator / Programmer

Location: Pentagon, Arlington, VA (Onsite Only)

Transform technology into opportunity as a Principal Network Integrator / Programmer with GDIT. In this role, you will support mission‑critical enterprise IT systems and contribute to the modernization of agency operations.

At GDIT, our people make the difference. As a Principal Network Integrator / Programmer, you will help ensure today’s operations remain secure while enabling a smarter tomorrow.

We’re seeking a Principal Network Integrator/Programmer to support the Joint Service Provider Enterprise Transport Management – Next-Gen (JSP ETM‑NG) program. In this role, you’ll enhance mission‑critical network operations that will keep today secure and make tomorrow smarter.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

• Configure and maintain network and application device configurations

• Program and automate solutions in Linux and Ansible environments

• Manage devices through SNMP and troubleshoot issues independently

• Support RADIUS (802.1x), TACACS, RSA, and IP subnetting

• Utilize Remedy (ITSM) or ServiceNow (SNOW) for workflow management

• Apply network design principles, SDN technologies, and multi‑tenant systems

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Systems Engineer Principal must have:

• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

• Security clearance level: Active Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

• Security+ CE and at least one recognized network admin/engineering certification

• Experience: 8+ years of related experience

  • 3+ years in military environments

  • 5+ years with RADIUS (802.1x), TACACS, RSA

  • 5+ years programming in Linux or Ansible

​ Technical skills:

• Experience with Ansible Automation Platform (AAP)

• Scripting: Perl, Python, KSH, Bash, SH

• Strong understanding of Regular Expressions (RegEx)

• Experience with network virtualization/SDN and multi‑tenant architectures

• Moderate routing/switching skills

• Full‑time onsite availability at the Pentagon

Desired Qualifications

• 5+ years with LDAP

• Additional scripting: JSON, PowerShell, Ansible

• Ability to integrate and troubleshoot hardware/software with limited supervision

• Experience with SNMP polling/traps and Syslog (server, application, transport)

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, 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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Work Requirements

Years of Experience

8 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) | Cisco - Cisco

CompTIA A+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA

Certified Network Professional Enterprise (CCNP) | Cisco - Cisco

Travel Required

Less than 10%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required