Senior Network Engineer - Military Veterans
at General Dynamics
Responsibilities for this Position
Location: USA DC Washington
Full Part/Time: Full time
Job Req: RQ194420
Type of Requisition:
Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
None
Public Trust/Other Required:
None
Job Family:
Network Engineering
Job Qualifications:
Skills:
Cisco IOS, Cisco Routers and Switches, Local Area Network (LAN), Wide Area Network (WAN)
Certifications:
None
Experience:
5 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes
Job Description:
The world of investing is fascinating yet complex. While hundreds of first -time investors are turning to the markets to help pay for their homes, send their children to college and secure their futures the mission of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is becoming all the more vital. GDIT is excited to support the SEC in as it seeks to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation. The SEC ISS program is a comprehensive IT program charged with operating, managing, and advancing the SEC's IT infrastructure.
Our dynamic program team of IT leaders and large and small business partners is seeking bright, energetic and talented individuals to join us as we bring our innovative IT Service Delivery solutions to SEC. Currently, we are seeking a Sr. Network Engineer in Washington, DC. The selected candidate must be a US Citizen (without dual citizenship) able to obtain a Public Trust Suitability clearance, per contract requirements.
This Sr. Network Engineer position provides an excellent opportunity to apply and extend your skills in a complex and varied environment and experience new technologies. The Engineer will be required to design, operate, maintain, support and interact with complex LAN, WAN, MAN and wireless networks in a production environment - specifically with Cisco Nexus 3K, 5K, 7K, 9K and Cisco IOS-XE 9500, 8300, 1100, 3560, 9407, 9300, ASR1009, 3850, 4500 switches and routers, Cisco Prime Infrastructure, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Wireless Access Points (WAP) and Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC). The Engineer must have the understanding and ability to implement Cisco and industry best practice solutions into a production environment when needed.
The engineer will also be supporting additional networking equipment such as F5 load-balancers and external carrier networking and cloud services. Must be able to interact knowledgably with security systems and personnel.
The position is in Washington, DC with some travel to remote data centers and regional offices within the US as required infrequently. Periodic on-call support and after-hours work are a requirement.
The engineer must have analytic skills to use tools such as Wireshark, Ansible, Kiwi CatTools, SecureCRT, Cisco DNA Center, Cisco Prime, ISE, and other similar tools to assess network performance, troubleshoot issues, assess and correct problems, and automate configuration changes. The engineer must possess skills in business automation applications and the ability to use tools such as Visio to draw complex network scenarios and to document network architecture or proposed solutions. The engineer must be versed in assessing industry best practices and baseline compliance documents and altering network configurations to abide by such standards.
Duties:
In this role you will primarily be responsible for:
- Configuration and troubleshooting Cisco routers and switches including but not limited to the following models: Cisco Nexus 3K, 5K, 7K, 9K and Cisco IOS-XE 9500, 8300, 1100, 3560, 9407, 9300, ASR1009, 3850, 4500
- Configuration and troubleshooting Cisco enterprise wireless (Cisco WLCs, Cisco WAPs)
- Configuration and troubleshooting of F5 Load Balancers (LTM and GTM)
- Managing Network related tickets through ServiceNow
Minimum Requirements:
- 5 or more years' experience supporting an enterprise class production network
- Must have experience with Kiwi, DHCP, TACACS, and Out-of-Band (OOB) networks.
- U.S. Citizenship (without dual citizenship) per contract requirements
It is highly desirable that candidates have:
- CCNA or CCNP certification
- BS in computer science or related field
- Skill in using analytics, logic and reasoning to troubleshoot issues and find the best solutions to overcome challenges
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with conflicting priorities
- Previous experience supporting a Federal Government Agency
The likely salary range for this position is $110,500 - $149,500. 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:
None
Telecommuting Options:
Onsite
Work Location:
USA DC Washington
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 30 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.
We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation's most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.
GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.
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General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company.
Our portfolio spans the realm of the world's most technologically advanced business jets, wheeled combat vehicles, command and control systems and nuclear submarines. We offer these through our five business groups: Aerospace, Combat Systems, Information Technology, Mission Systems and Marine Systems.
General Dynamics employs thousands of people across the globe, with locations in more than 45 countries. We rely on the skills of our employees and their knowledge of customer requirements to deliver best-in-class products and services.
Who We Are Looking For
General Dynamics is seeking military veterans and military spouses across the country who bring a deeply rooted skillset that includes team-oriented approaches to problem-solving, demonstrations of leadership and an overall commitment to the mission of the organization. We recognize the knowledge and skills gained during your military experience are invaluable to the success of a team. We’re proud of the thousands of veterans and military professionals who have chosen to apply their leadership, teamwork and problem-solving skills to a career at General Dynamics and to continue supporting the mission of those serving today.
Should I Apply?
At General Dynamics, our employees are the heart of our company. We rely on their dedication to excellence and their intimate knowledge of customer requirements to meet the needs of customers around the globe, day in and day out. Our employees' unique blend of skill, innovation and agility drives our continued success, and we take our responsibility to them seriously. If you are a military veteran or military spouse ready to advance your career, view our available career opportunities to the right for more information and to apply today!
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