Principal Network Engineer NEW

$134,597 - $166,750/Yr

General Dynamics - Arlington, VA

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Arlington, VA
10,001+ employees
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

GDIT is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to support the JSP ETM program at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. This role is critical in advancing the Department of Defense's mission to ensure national security. The Principal Network Engineer will be responsible for designing, planning, and building communications networks that are essential for the operations of the largest government agency in the nation. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, telecommuting is not permitted, and the employee will be required to work full-time onsite. In this position, the Principal Network Engineer will configure routers, switches, and firewalls for both LAN and WAN systems, as well as VPN concentrators, ensuring that all configurations adhere to appropriate network engineering and communications protocols. The role involves coordinating hardware and software improvements for LAN/WAN systems, monitoring the network using industry-leading technologies, and providing innovative methods and technical solutions through the engineering design process. The engineer will also analyze customer requirements to deliver technical solutions for complex problems and perform maintenance and upgrades on various network components, including servers, routers, switches, and firewalls. Maintaining network integrity and compliance with policies is paramount, as is ensuring system backup and recovery capabilities. The Principal Network Engineer will coordinate the acquisition of necessary hardware and software, as well as subcontractor services, and will be responsible for creating plans and configuring systems for data communication networks. Staying current with relevant technologies and evaluating new communications technologies to enhance network capabilities are also key responsibilities. Additionally, the engineer will provide guidance and leadership to less-experienced network personnel, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable team environment.

Responsibilities

  • Designs, plans, and builds communications networks.
  • Configures routers, switches, and firewalls for LAN and WAN systems and VPN concentrators.
  • Coordinates LAN/WAN hardware/software improvements and enhancements.
  • Monitors the network utilizing industry-leading technologies.
  • Provides innovative methods and technical solutions using the engineering design process.
  • Plans implementation of enhancements.
  • 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 remote access systems.
  • Maintains network integrity and connectivity while ensuring compliance with policies and maintains system backup and recovery capability.
  • Coordinates the acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed.
  • Creates plans and configures systems for data communication networks.
  • Evaluates new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.
  • Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
  • Designs and builds the hardware and software components for computer or telecommunications networks.
  • Provides guidance and leadership to less-experienced network personnel.

Requirements

  • Active Secret security clearance
  • 10+ years of experience in Network Administration
  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field, OR work experience in lieu of degree
  • IAT Level II certification
  • One of the following Networking Certifications - Brocade, Cisco (CCNA/CCNP), Juniper (JNCIA/JNCIS/JNCIP), Aruba
  • Hands-on experience/knowledge with Aruba networking systems
  • Willing to report onsite as indicated above.

Nice-to-haves

  • Aruba Certification (ACSA and/or ACSP, depending on role)

Benefits

  • Salary range of $134,597 - $166,750 based on experience and location.
  • Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.
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