F-35 Network Engineer | Active Secret clearance

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Job Qualifications: Skills: Cisco Routers Switches, LAN/WAN Technologies, Network Engineering Certifications: CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIA Experience: 5 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: 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. 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 at Edwards AFB or China Lake CA : 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 DoW 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. Occasional travel may be required in response to network outages. 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. Travel: Occasional travel may be required in response to network outages Location: Onsite in either Edwards AFB or China Lake, CA 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. The likely salary range for this position is $93,500 - $126,500. 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% Telecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA CA Edwards AFB Additional Work Locations: USA CA China Lake 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. Our Identity Verification Process: As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes. About Our Work: 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 26,000 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. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans Join our 26,000 everyday heroes. 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 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 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. For more information about GDIT's Privacy Policy, click here: Privacy Policy | GDIT