Network Engineer - CCNA Cert and Active TS/SCI required

Systems Engineer

GDIT is seeking a Systems Engineer to support secured communications for FEMA's Office of National Continuity Programs in Northern Virginia. The role will be responsible for a wide variety of telecommunications platforms. Candidate must be local to the DMV and able to work onsite. Responsibilities may include the following:

• Manage the configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and deployment of Cisco networking equipment, to include Cisco integrated services routers, Cisco aggregation services routers, and Cisco switches.
• Plan, configure, test, and implement new network architecture elements associated with LAN/WAN expansion and existing customer base augmentation.
• Provide configuration and administration support for data center assets.
• Manage inventory control documents and life cycle maintenance schedules associated with operational equipment.
• Provide administration, maintenance, operations, and customer support to Microsoft Windows workstations, VOIP phone, and video teleconferencing (VTC) equipment.
• Receive, transport, load, and configure communications security (COMSEC) keying material for secure communications equipment.
• Provide feedback and guidance in developing solutions to unique mission requirements involving replacement, upgrades, and augmentations to existing communications capabilities.
• Document standard operating procedures, routine tasks, updates to systems information in manuals, diagrams, reports, and flow charts.
• Assist directly in logistics operations pertaining to acquisition, receipt, relocation, and deployment of equipment.

The ideal candidate will meet most the following criteria:

• Firm grasp of IP routing and switching technologies with special emphasis on carrier ethernet architecture, 802.1 Q-in-Q switching, and multiprotocol label switching/dense wavelength division multiplexing (MPLS/DWDM) transport capabilities.
• Firm understanding of OSPF routing propagation and spanning-tree switching technology.
• Firm understanding of network protocols such as ICMP, IGP, BGP, FTP, SSH, DNS, SRTP, SIP, and DHCP.
• Understanding of authentication technologies such as RADIUS and TACACS+
• Familiar with Windows 10, Windows Server 2019, Windows active directory, and Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM).
• Knowledge of site design and equipment integration based on established deployment operating procedures and requirements.
• Knowledge of generally accepted standards pertaining to technical writing/documentation associated with operational requirements documents, standard operating procedures, and quick reference guides.
• Knowledge of administration of ESXi hosts and VMware virtual environments.
• Experience in troubleshooting complex communications problems using specialized testing equipment such as spectrum analyzers, optical time domain reflectometers (OTDR), bit error rate testers, network traffic analyzers, and packet inspection equipment.
• Knowledge of general principles of electrical circuits, fabricating and splicing of electrical connectors, and testing electronic equipment using digital multimeters.
• Understanding of solutions procurement process to include assessment of alternatives, requirements analysis, budget restrictions, and implementation constraints.

Qualifications:

• Available for travel within the continental United States for periods of time up to two weeks in support of mission activities.
• Possesses an active TOP SECRET/SCI clearance and possesses eligibility requirements to access classified information.
• Must have an active CCNA certification
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communications skills with the ability to articulate complex mission information to members of U.S. Government's leadership.
• Be capable of establishing and cultivating friendly relationships with partner agency personnel, third party equipment providers, and sibling programs internal to FEMA.
• Must be self-sufficient and capable of maintaining required operational tempo when working autonomously or with minimal supervision.
• Work location will be Bluemont, VA with limited travel to Washington, D.C. and offices in the DMV area. Work hours are flexible, but contract staff must meet minimal requirements on a weekly basis. CONUS travel is at the request of the customer and may not be flexible under some circumstances.

The likely salary range for this position is $97,968 - $115,000. 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: 10-25% Telecommuting Options: Hybrid Work Location: USA VA Bluemont 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. 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