General Dynamics Information Technology ยท 5 hours ago
IT Communication Systems Engineer
Santa Barbara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$118K/yr - $160K/yr
5+ years expGeneral Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services to the U.S. government. As an IT Communication Systems Engineer, you will ensure the reliability of mission-critical voice, video, and data systems, and play a crucial role in safeguarding launch operations and enabling seamless coordination between customers and mission partners.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the repair and optimization of mission-critical voice, video, and data systems; oversee complex fiber/copper plant operations and high-speed network backbones
Provision, configure, and manage Layer 2/Layer 3 network hardware, ensuring robust data transport
Direct real-time configuration changes during active launch windows and serve as the escalation point for complex trouble tickets
Master and maintain diverse equipment suites, including DICES digital voice, LMR radio networks, timing systems, and integrated CCTV distribution
Lead collaborative troubleshooting efforts with the customer and the partners to resolve high-priority circuit issues and cross-agency integration faults
Execute and oversee physically demanding tasks in specialized environments, including tower climbing, man-lifts, and mission-critical confined spaces (launch platforms/tunnels)
Architect comprehensive preventative maintenance plans, manage strategic spare parts inventories, and certify formal test and status documentation
Participates in special projects as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science
5+ years of related experience
Professional or Expert Certification (Cisco, Juniper, Avaya)
Infrastructure Engineering/Maintenance
Advanced Network Configuration
Operational Leadership
Strategic Systems Expertise
Lifecycle and Preventive Planning
NAC-I security clearance level
US citizenship required
Must be comfortable working at heights (towers/lifts) and in confined spaces (launch pads/tunnels)
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
401K with company match
Variety of medical plan options
Some with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
A vision plan
The ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match
Full flex work weeks where possible
A variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
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
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Paul Nedzbala
Senior Vice President
Ben Buckley
Vice President and General Manager
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