Manage and allocate network installation and engineering tasks, configure and maintain communications systems, familiarity with implementation of LAN and WAN equipment including firewalls, servers ...
Manage and allocate network installation and engineering tasks, configure and maintain communications systems, familiarity with implementation of LAN and WAN equipment including firewalls, servers ...
Manage and allocate network installation and engineering tasks, configure and maintain communications systems, familiarity with implementation of LAN and WAN equipment including firewalls, servers ...
Manage and allocate network installation and engineering tasks, configure and maintain communications systems, familiarity with implementation of LAN and WAN equipment including firewalls, servers ...
Proficiency in configuring and installing network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, and other interconnection devices. * Strong AWS networking experience (including IaC ...
Proficiency in configuring and installing network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, and other interconnection devices. * Strong AWS networking experience (including IaC ...
Senior Network / Communications Engineer Engineer (Hybrid Cloud with Security Clearance
Chantilly, VA · Hybrid
$107K - $147K/yr
Proficiency in configuring and installing network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, and other interconnection devices. * Strong AWS networking experience (including IaC ...
Senior Network / Communications Engineer Engineer (Hybrid Cloud with Security Clearance
Chantilly, VA · Hybrid
$107K - $147K/yr
Proficiency in configuring and installing network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, and other interconnection devices. * Strong AWS networking experience (including IaC ...
Senior Network / Communications Engineer with Security Clearance
Reston, VA · Hybrid
$108K - $148K/yr
Proficiency in configuring and installing network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, and other interconnection devices. * S trong AWS networking experience (including IaC ...
Senior Network / Communications Engineer with Security Clearance
Reston, VA · Hybrid
$108K - $148K/yr
Proficiency in configuring and installing network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, and other interconnection devices. * S trong AWS networking experience (including IaC ...
Senior Network Engineer Overnight M-F 10PM to 6AM
$112K - $153K/yr
Lead projects involving network installation and upgrades while adhering to ITIL best practices within an Agile SDLC framework. * Perform regular vulnerability assessments and implement necessary ...
Quick apply
Senior Network Engineer Overnight M-F 10PM to 6AM
$112K - $153K/yr
Lead projects involving network installation and upgrades while adhering to ITIL best practices within an Agile SDLC framework. * Perform regular vulnerability assessments and implement necessary ...
Senior Network / Communications Engineer Engineer (Hybrid Cloud + OCONUS Connectivity (2026-0137)
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$106K - $145K/yr
Proficiency in configuring and installing network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, and other interconnection devices. * Strong AWS networking experience (including IaC ...
Senior Network / Communications Engineer Engineer (Hybrid Cloud + OCONUS Connectivity (2026-0137)
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$106K - $145K/yr
Proficiency in configuring and installing network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, and other interconnection devices. * Strong AWS networking experience (including IaC ...
Senior Network / Communications Engineer Engineer (Hybrid Cloud + OCONUS Connectivity (2026-0137)
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$106K - $145K/yr
Proficiency in configuring and installing network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, and other interconnection devices. * Strong AWS networking experience (including IaC ...
Quick apply
Senior Network / Communications Engineer Engineer (Hybrid Cloud + OCONUS Connectivity (2026-0137)
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$106K - $145K/yr
Proficiency in configuring and installing network hardware and software, including routers, switches, firewalls, and other interconnection devices. * Strong AWS networking experience (including IaC ...
Satellite Network Engineer
Chantilly, VA · On-site
Experience traveling to OCONUS locations, particularly developing countries and conflict zones, for satellite network installation and maintenance. * Experience with GSM frequency planning and ...
Satellite Network Engineer
Chantilly, VA · On-site
Experience traveling to OCONUS locations, particularly developing countries and conflict zones, for satellite network installation and maintenance. * Experience with GSM frequency planning and ...
Experience traveling to OCONUS locations, particularly developing countries and conflict zones, for satellite network installation and maintenance. * Experience with GSM frequency planning and ...
Experience traveling to OCONUS locations, particularly developing countries and conflict zones, for satellite network installation and maintenance. * Experience with GSM frequency planning and ...
Network installations, including the physical placement of conduit, CAT5 and fiber optic cable, wall jacks, hardware, racks and communications equipment as required Ensure successful integration of ...
Network installations, including the physical placement of conduit, CAT5 and fiber optic cable, wall jacks, hardware, racks and communications equipment as required Ensure successful integration of ...
Network installations, including the physical placement of conduit, CAT5 and fiber optic cable, wall jacks, hardware, racks and communications equipment as required Ensure successful integration of ...
Network installations, including the physical placement of conduit, CAT5 and fiber optic cable, wall jacks, hardware, racks and communications equipment as required Ensure successful integration of ...
Satellite Network Engineer
Reston, VA · On-site
Experience traveling to OCONUS locations, particularly developing countries and conflict zones, for satellite network installation and maintenance. * Experience with GSM frequency planning and ...
Satellite Network Engineer
Reston, VA · On-site
Experience traveling to OCONUS locations, particularly developing countries and conflict zones, for satellite network installation and maintenance. * Experience with GSM frequency planning and ...
Network Design Engineer
Chantilly, VA · On-site
Installs, configures, and supports an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN, Intranet and Internet and other data communications systems or a segment of a network system.
Network Design Engineer
Chantilly, VA · On-site
Installs, configures, and supports an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN, Intranet and Internet and other data communications systems or a segment of a network system.
Network Engineer
Sterling, VA · On-site
Plan installations, transitions, and cutovers of network components and capabilities. * Organize and direct network installations or site surveys. * Assess and document current site network ...
Network Engineer
Sterling, VA · On-site
Plan installations, transitions, and cutovers of network components and capabilities. * Organize and direct network installations or site surveys. * Assess and document current site network ...
Plan installations, transitions, and cutovers of network components and capabilities. * Organize and direct network installations or site surveys. * Assess and document current site network ...
Plan installations, transitions, and cutovers of network components and capabilities. * Organize and direct network installations or site surveys. * Assess and document current site network ...
Network Design Engineer
Chantilly, VA · On-site
Installs, configures, and supports an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN, Intranet and Internet and other data communications systems or a segment of a network system.
Network Design Engineer
Chantilly, VA · On-site
Installs, configures, and supports an organization's local area network (LAN), wide area network (WAN, Intranet and Internet and other data communications systems or a segment of a network system.
Senior Network Engineer
$117K - $161K/yr
Provide recommendations, if needed, for approval of major network installations. * Prepare milestone status reports, and deliveries/ presentations on network progress to colleagues, subordinates, and ...
Senior Network Engineer
$117K - $161K/yr
Provide recommendations, if needed, for approval of major network installations. * Prepare milestone status reports, and deliveries/ presentations on network progress to colleagues, subordinates, and ...
Senior Network Engineer
Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site
$117K - $161K/yr
Provide recommendations, if needed, for approval of major network installations. * Prepare milestone status reports, and deliveries/ presentations on network progress to colleagues, subordinates, and ...
Senior Network Engineer
Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site
$117K - $161K/yr
Provide recommendations, if needed, for approval of major network installations. * Prepare milestone status reports, and deliveries/ presentations on network progress to colleagues, subordinates, and ...
Experience traveling to OCONUS locations, particularly developing countries and conflict zones, for satellite network installation and maintenance. * Experience with GSM frequency planning and ...
Experience traveling to OCONUS locations, particularly developing countries and conflict zones, for satellite network installation and maintenance. * Experience with GSM frequency planning and ...
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| Aspect | Network Installation | Network Support |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Focus | Setting up and installing network hardware and software | Maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing existing networks |
| Certifications | CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA | CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, Network+ |
| Work Environment | On-site installation sites, new setups | Help desks, client sites, ongoing support |
| Employer Usage | Telecom companies, IT service providers | Businesses, IT departments, managed service providers |
Network Installation involves setting up new network systems, while Network Support focuses on maintaining and troubleshooting existing networks. Both roles often require similar certifications and work in related environments, but their primary responsibilities differ significantly.
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Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Posted 9 days ago
General Dynamics Information Technology rating
7.8
Based on 62 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
71st of 204 rated it services
Job description
Type of Requisition:
RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top Secret SCI + PolygraphClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret SCI + PolygraphPublic Trust/Other Required:
NoneJob Family:
IT Infrastructure and OperationsJob Qualifications:
Skills:
Cisco ASA Firewall, Local Area Network (LAN), Networks, Technical SupportCertifications:
NoneExperience:
15 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:
YesJob Description:
The Network Engineer (SME) is responsible for designing technical solutions for complex problems. The candidate will provide technical oversight of a project solution, including requirement interpretation and allocation of requirements to technical components. The candidate will define processes to support the implementation of requirements. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the technical solutions leverage industry best practices, designing security and excellence while minimizing the total cost of ownership. Candidate should be able to define internal and external customer IT infrastructure architecture needs and then design solutions to meet those needs to include: capacity planning, systems configuration and tuning, monitoring backups, and installations of hardware and software. Candidates will be required to work independently with little supervision and should be flexible to work and support IT Operations needs as requested.
HOW A NETWORK ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
Define, maintain, and upgrade the overall security posture of the networks
Will perform security audits of events, overall health and implement changes to improve the overall programs security posture.
Manage and allocate network installation and engineering tasks, configure and maintain communications systems, familiarity with implementation of LAN and WAN equipment including firewalls, servers, workstations, routers, switches, hubs, storage devices, A/V equipment and equipment racks
Ability to write and edit "build-to" and "as-built" documentation, as well as implementation and test plans for physical and logical installs of IT equipment
Able to engage in technical system planning beyond the network, to include applications and systems that utilize the network being delivered
Provides expert level analysis of voice, video, and/or data communications networks, including planning, designing, evaluating, selecting, and upgrading operating systems and protocol suites
Able to plan network layouts and configures systems to user environments
May provide technical support and troubleshooting to users. (Tier I, II, and III)
May serve as a technical team and/or task leader, must be independent and self-motivated
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
Required Qualifications:
Experience allowing voice, video traffic across port-based firewall and NGFW
Expertise/experience (more than 10) deploying Cisco, Palo Alto, or Juniper firewall Manager servers
Experience in engineering and deploying multi firewall solutions
Experience design, engineering, and deploying controlled interfaces (10 + years)
Experience design, engineering, and deploying firewall vendor transitioning plans
Experience design, engineering, and deploying firewall in a multicast network environment
Experience IPSec site-to-site VPN utilizing PKI (CA)
Experiences Remote access VPN
12 +years of experience configuring/maintaining Cisco ASA/Next Generation Firewall
10 + years of experience configuring, designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting LAN/WAN devices. Thorough understanding of network routing concepts (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP, IP MPLS)
Basic understanding of QoS concepts
Experience with network monitoring technologies
Ability to take ambiguous requirements or problems and convert them into technical solutions
Ability to partner with systems administrators, storage administrators, and application developers to solve complex problems
Complex problem management research and issue resolution
Ability to mentor junior network engineers
Desired Qualifications:
Experience configuring, designing, and troubleshooting QoS in LAN or WAN devices
Juniper, Palo Alto, or Cisco Next Generation Firewalls Certifications and hands on experience
Experience design, engineering, and deploying Muli-Factor Authentication solution
Experience design, engineering, and deploying Zero-Trust solutions
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
15+ years of related Network Engineering experience
Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related specialized area/field, OR equivalent 19 years job-related experience
TS/SCI with Poly clearance
Excellent organizational, coordination, interpersonal and team building skills
Proven problem-solving skills in complex environments
Location: At Customer Site - near Tyson Corner
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
- 401K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
- Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
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The likely salary range for this position is $182,750 - $247,250. 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:
40Travel Required:
NoneTelecommuting Options:
OnsiteWork Location:
USA VA McLeanAdditional 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 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 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.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events atgdit.com/tc.
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GDIT is 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. Its 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. The company operates across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, cloud, cyber, and application development.
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It services
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10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Falls Church, VA, US