Senior Network Engineer

Transform technology into opportunity as a Sr Principal Network Engineer at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while advancing your career in engineering. Meaningful Work and Personal Impact As a Network Engineer your work at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of the SOCOM customer. In this crucial role, you will serve as a recognized authority, evaluating, designing, documenting, installing, implementing, testing, and performing problem isolation and resolution. You will also be responsible for monitoring, tuning, and setting standards. You will maintain a complex range of computer network components and systems, plan and coordinate major IT initiatives, research, evaluate, and recommend new network equipment and technologies. Your responsibilities will include utilizing monitoring and performance analysis tools, network management software, and hardware equipment to troubleshoot and isolate problems, gauge network performance, and trace data and protocol activity. Additionally, you will assist in developing and delivering internal training programs, meet regularly with other network team members to plan and coordinate efforts, resolve cross-team issues, and communicate changes. Key Responsibilities Evaluate, design, document, install, implement, test, perform problem isolation and resolution, monitor, tune, and set standards for network operations. Maintain a complex range of computer network components and systems. Utilize monitoring and performance analysis tools, network management software, and hardware equipment to troubleshoot and isolate problems. Gauge network performance and trace data and protocol activity. Devise solutions to complex operational problems within the constraints of installed equipment. Assist in developing and delivering internal training programs. Meet regularly with other network team members to plan and coordinate efforts, resolve cross-team issues, and communicate changes. Collaborate with several projects’ requirements across a vast array of equipment. What You’ll Need to Succeed Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Network Engineer Sr must have: Education Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science or additional years of experience in lieu of degree. Experience 10+ years of related experience. Technical Skills Comprehensive technical knowledge of all phases of network operations. Proficiency in evaluating network performance and solving complex networking problems. Excellent communication skills, including effective listening, tact, and follow-through. Capability to provide clear written documentation on network procedures. Ability to collaborate effectively with staff from other sections on complex client/server issues. Ability to offer practical and effective solutions within system and budget constraints. Detail-oriented and organized, with strong assessment skills for network evaluation criteria. Adherence to network protocols and methodologies. Ability to review and detect errors or recommend modifications in the work of others. Must be able to lead and guide a small team, work well with others, and demonstrate the ability to change direction based on new requirements. Technical proficiencies in: Cisco, Juniper, and other types of switches and routers, Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, NX-OS, VMware, ASA, VPN, NAT, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, numerous test sets, Telecommunications equipment, VoIP, Cisco Call Manager, Intrusion Detection Systems, Snort, SolarWinds, Splunk. Security Clearance Level Secret Clearance required to start; must be able to obtain TS/SCI. Citizenship Required 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, competitive pay and paid time off Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career in intelligence at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your passion for securing the mission. #J-18808-Ljbffr