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Network Engineer - Senior

General Dynamics Information Technology

  • Colorado Springs, Colorado
  • 1 day ago

    Highlights

    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. Includes troubleshooting hardware, software, network and system production issues, supporting deployment of other Storage and OS configuration components, automation and upgrade, Continuity of Operation, backup and recovery.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationColorado Springs, Colorado
    IndustryAerospace and Defense
    Company Size10,000 employees or more
    Websitehttps://gdit.com/careers

    Description

    Type of Requisition:

    Regular

    Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

    Top Secret/SCI

    Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

    Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

    Public Trust/Other Required:

    None

    Job Family:

    IT Infrastructure and Operations

    Job Qualifications:

    Skills:

    Computer Systems, Network Communications, Network Infrastructures

    Certifications:

    None

    Experience:

    7 + years of related experience

    US Citizenship Required:

    Yes

    Job Description:

    Transform technology into opportunity as a Network Engineer - Senior at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.

    Under general direction, manages the purchase, installation, and support of network communications, including LAN/WAN systems. Responsible for evaluating current systems. Works on complex problems where analysis of situation requires in-depth evaluation of various factors. Plans large-scale systems projects through vendor comparison and cost studies. Provides work leadership and training to lower level network engineers. Requires expert knowledge of LAN/WAN systems, networks, and applications.

    Performance Shall Include:

    • Designing and defining system architecture for new or existing computer systems
    • Applying proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues in order to maximize the benefit of IT systems investments
    • Designing, implementing and managing high availability/clustering and disaster recovery environment
    • Supporting establishment of plans and templates in line with the overall technical architecture format and program infrastructure platform
    • Completing technical documentation to design, test, implement, train, and transition solutions to operational support
    • Troubleshooting and deep dive into VMware infrastructure. Other application experience is helpful: Exchange Server, Active Directory, Azure, VPN, and other relevant IT related technologies
    • Monitoring, administer, and maintain vCenter modules and configurations
    • Supporting implementation, configuration, operations, and maintenance of VMware components to include vCenter Server, ESXi Hosts, Standard/Distributed vSwitches, vSphere Data Protection, Operations Manager, etc.
    • Designing, implementing, and maintaining a hybrid cloud integrate with multiple public cloud service providers
    • Researching/assisting in development, and/or participating in hands-on installation, configuration, and maintenance of large enterprise applications. Includes troubleshooting hardware, software, network and system production issues, supporting deployment of other Storage and OS configuration components, automation and upgrade, Continuity of Operation, backup and recovery

    Experience:

    • 7+ years related experience

    Education:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)

    Certification:

    • IAT Level II - within 6 months of hire

    Security Clearance

    • TS/SCI
    • Must be willing to obtain CI polygraph

    Other Requirements

    • Strong understanding of network infrastructure and network hardware
    • Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewall, routers, switches, controllers
    • Knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocol
    • Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and internet resources


    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, and competitive pay and paid time off
    • Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

    The likely salary range for this position is $108,205 - $146,395. 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:

    Onsite

    Work Location:

    USA CO Colorado Springs

    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.

     

     


    Our Identity Verification Process:

    As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

     

     

    About Our Work:

    We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 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 mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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    Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

    About Company

    General Dynamics Information Technology solves our customers’ challenges through future-focused technology and services, ingenuity and deep mission-knowledge. Partnering with government, defense, the intelligence community, industry leaders and cutting-edge technology companies, we deliver solutions that make a difference – helping our customers to advance mission performance, transform operations and discover opportunities to build a better future.

    Headquartered in Fairfax, Va., with major offices worldwide, General Dynamics IT and General Dynamics Mission Systems form the Information Systems and Technology (IS&T) business group of General Dynamics. IS&T and the Aerospace, Combat Systems and Marine Systems groups form General Dynamics Corp.

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