Network /Application Engineer

$102,000 - $138,000/Yr

General Dynamics - Tampa, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Tampa, FL

10,001+ employees

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Network/Application Engineer position at General Dynamics Information Technology involves working with the Department of Defense to enhance national security through advanced communication networks and cybersecurity solutions. The role requires a blend of technical expertise in network design, analysis, and integration, along with a strong understanding of cybersecurity technologies and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Performs requirements collection, analysis, and refinement.
• Designs and plans multi-layered communications networks and associated cybersecurity solutions.
• Provides input to specifications and detailed network architecture artifacts.
• Provides guidance on what details of a system are externally discoverable to ensure the proper cyber posture is maintained.
• Provides specific, detailed technical recommendations for the most efficient solution to meet operational requirements.
• Develops integration strategies for proposed solutions.
• Researches, evaluates, and reports on new/emerging network/cybersecurity technologies to enhance performance, security, and reliability of the network.
• Provides input to the program Technology Roadmap.
• Provides independent verification and validation of vendor-recommended solutions.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or related field with a minimum of 5 years of experience working with complex communications networks.
• Operational experience and/or knowledge of Special Operations Forces (SOF).
• Knowledge of complex cybersecurity technologies and solutions.
• Understanding of and experience with the DoD Architecture Framework and other key DoD network architecture and strategic planning instructions.
• Experience with VLANs, 802.1Q, TCP/IP, Routing (BGP, OSPF), Firewalling, Wireless Networking, DNS, DHCP, Windows Networking, Windows, Linux, and Browser Fingerprints.

Benefits

• Salary range of $102,000 - $138,000 based on experience and location.
• Comprehensive benefits and total rewards program.