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General Dynamics Information Technology · 3 months ago

Network Engineer (Tactical Networks - CANES) | Active Secret clearance

USA CA San Diego

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$82K/yr - $111K/yr

2+ years exp

General Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services to the U.S. government and defense sectors. They are seeking a Network Engineer to architect, integrate, and sustain Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) and related Navy tactical network capabilities, ensuring effective network operations across various environments.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design and integrate CANES L2/L3 architectures (core/distribution/access, spine-leaf, EVPN-VXLAN), IPv4/IPv6, MPLS, multicast (PIM/IGMP), QoS, and segmentation for mission enclaves

Engineer WAN/transport edges (e.g., ADNS-like, SATCOM/optical), GPON, wireless, and boundary defenses (firewalls, IDS/IPS, TACLANE/VPN), aligning to DISA STIGs and Navy policy

Implement/operate virtualized data-center networking (VMware vSphere/vCenter; NSX-T or Cisco ACI), load balancing (e.g., F5), and zero-trust/micro-segmentation patterns

Produce installation design packages (IDPs), rack elevations, cabling/power/HVAC calcs, BoMs, and as-builts; support BESEPs/SHIPALTs and CCB/PTRB change control

Plan and execute SOVT and DT&E network events; author test plans/procedures, conduct packet analysis/throughput testing, and support TRR readiness

Operate/optimize monitoring and observability (SNMP/NetFlow/IPFIX, SolarWinds, Splunk, Wireshark); build dashboards, alerts, and SLA/SLO/KPI reporting

Automate configuration and compliance (Ansible/Python, Git, CI/CD for network configs); detect/remediate drift and enforce golden baselines

Perform Tier III fault isolation and root-cause analysis; document fixes via MS/FRACAS and feed reliability insights to production and installation teams

Coordinate with cybersecurity to preserve ATO conditions (ACAS results, IAVM remediation) and with CM (CMPro) to maintain approved hardware/software baselines

Brief IPTs/WIPTs, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to SE/implementation plans and readiness artifacts

Qualification

Network EngineeringVirtual NetworkingWide Area Network (WAN)BGP/OSPFIPv6Virtualized NetworkingPerimeter SecurityWiresharkAutomation with AnsibleSoft Skills

Required

Active Secret clearance

2+ years network engineering (design/implementation/ops) for enterprise or tactical C4ISR networks; 2+ years supporting Navy programs (e.g., CANES/ADNS-like)

Hands-on with BGP/OSPF (IS-IS a plus), EVPN-VXLAN or equivalent overlays, multicast, QoS, and IPv6

Virtualized networking (vSphere/vCenter; NSX-T or ACI) and perimeter security (next-gen firewalls, VPN, IDS/IPS)

Authoring IDPs/as-builts/BoMs and supporting SOVT/DT&E/TRR activities

Tools: Wireshark/Tshark, SolarWinds (or equivalent), Git; automation with Ansible and Python

Working knowledge of DISA SRGs/STIGs, IAVM processes, and Navy change/configuration governance (CCB/PTRB/CMPro)

DoD 8570/8140 IAT-II baseline (e.g., Security+ CE) required; CCNP Enterprise (or JNCIP) highly preferred

BS/BA in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (equivalent experience may substitute per GDIT policy)

US Citizenship Required

Preferred

CCIE, JNCIE, VCP-NV, PCNSE/NSE, RHCSA/RHCE, ITIL v4 Foundation

Optical/DWDM/SONET and timing/sync (NTP/PTP) experience; SATCOM integration; GPON design/implementation

Experience with TACLANE/KG-series COMSEC integration and cross-domain/guard interfaces

Prior NIWC Pacific/PMW-160 support; familiarity with BESEP/SHIPALT workflows and CCRI preparations

Container/Kubernetes networking (CNI/Calico), API-driven network automation (NETCONF/RESTCONF/YANG), and zero-trust reference designs

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages

401K with company match

Competitive pay and paid time off

Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts

Dental plan options

Vision plan

Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave

GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees

Short and long-term disability benefits

Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

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General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1999

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees