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General Dynamics Information Technology · 2 days ago

Black Core Network Engineer

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$100K/yr - $136K/yr

10+ 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 Senior Network Engineer to ensure the stability and efficient operation of the transport backbone supporting the USBICES-X program, managing high-performance infrastructure for critical applications.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the stability and reliability of the USBICES-X transport backbone

Partner with stakeholders and executives to translate business requirements into technical system goals

Lead the design and engineering of high-performance network systems, ensuring seamless integration with enterprise compute environments

Execute complex network development, including hardware selection, system upgrades, and protocol enhancements

Validate network integrity by developing and conducting rigorous testing phases against user requirements

Identify and Resolve complex network failures using advanced analytical and problem-solving techniques

Implement and optimize Data Center and Virtualization solutions that align with modern high-performance infrastructure standards

Automate routine network tasks and configurations to minimize human error and increase deployment speed

Mentor junior staff, providing technical guidance and developing training materials on specialized equipment

Stay Current on emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure the USBICES-X program remains at the cutting edge

Qualification

JuniperNetwork RoutingVPLSOSPFBGPMPLSDMVPNGREIPsecNetwork SecurityCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsResults-OrientedTeam Collaboration

Required

Active TS/SCI security clearance

10+ years of direct experience implementing and maintaining networks

BA/BS in CS, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Juniper JNCIA or equivalent industry-recognized networking certification

Security+ CE or equivalent security certification

Proven expertise in backbone routing and switching protocols (OSPF, BGP, MPLS/VPLS)

Expertise configuring/troubleshooting transport-level encapsulation (DMVPN, GRE, IPsec)

Expertise in path optimization and MTU/MSS troubleshooting within encrypted transport tunnels

Expertise in network security policy implementation and security device configuration

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate across teams

Results-oriented and autonomous, with the ability to prioritize tasks and maintain network integrity in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment

Preferred

Juniper JNCIP, Cisco CCNP, or other relevant professional-level certifications

Relevant security certifications such as CISSP or CASP+

ITIL Foundation certification (v3 or v4)

Experience administering and supporting network access control systems

Experience with firewalls and rule sets

Experience with WAN optimization technologies

Knowledge of enterprise virtualization

Benefits

A variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts

Dental plan options

A vision plan

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

Full flex work weeks

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

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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