Senior Network Engineer

Job Description Transform technology into opportunity as a Sr. Principal Network Engineer at GDIT. Shape the future for mission‑critical government projects while advancing your career in engineering. In this role, you will serve as a recognized authority, evaluating, designing, documenting, installing, implementing, testing, and resolving network issues. 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. Key Responsibilities Evaluate, design, document, install, implement, and test network solutions; perform problem isolation and resolution, monitoring, tuning, 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, isolate problems, and gauge network performance. Trace data and protocol activity. Devise solutions to complex operational problems within equipment constraints. Assist in developing and delivering internal training programs. Meet regularly with network team members to plan, coordinate efforts, resolve cross‑team issues, and communicate changes. Collaborate with multiple projects’ requirements across a wide array of equipment. Qualifications Computer Networking, Network Engineering, Network Management, Network Operations experience. Experience 5+ years related experience (10+ years for Senior role). Education Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science, or additional years of experience in lieu of degree. Technical Skills Comprehensive knowledge of all phases of network operations. Proficiency in evaluating network performance and solving complex networking problems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Capability to provide clear documentation on network procedures. Ability to collaborate effectively with staff from other sections on complex client/server issues. Ability to offer practical, effective solutions within system and budget constraints. Detail‑oriented, 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 others’ work. Leadership ability to guide a small team and adapt to new requirements. Technical proficiencies: Cisco, Juniper, Cisco IOS, IOS‑XE, NX‑OS, VMware, ASA, VPN, NAT, OSPF, BGP, MPLS, SNMP, SolarWinds, Splunk, Intrusion Detection Systems (Snort), Telco equipment, VoIP, Cisco Call Manager, etc. Security Clearance Secret clearance required to start; must be able to obtain TS/SCI. Citizenship U.S. citizenship required. Travel & Work Location 10–25% travel. Work location: Fort Bragg, NC, USA. Onsite. Work Hours Scheduled weekly hours: 40. Benefits Competitive compensation, 401(k) with company match, comprehensive medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, paid parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave, short and long‑term disability, life, accident, and critical illness insurance. Equal Opportunity Employer GDIT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and members of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr