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General Dynamics Information Technology · 1 day ago

Network Engineer SME

Hampton, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$149K/yr - $172K/yr

15+ years exp

General Dynamics Information Technology is a global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology, and mission services to major U.S. government agencies. They are seeking a Network Engineer SME to provide expert knowledge and innovative solutions for maintaining and upgrading complex network infrastructures while ensuring compliance and system integrity.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Analyzes customer requirements and solves unusually complex problems with highly innovative solutions

Provides expert knowledge for maintenance and upgrade of networks including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, and telecom equipment

Provides expert knowledge for maintaining network integrity and connectivity while ensuring compliance with policies and maintains system backup and recovery capability

Analyzes, evaluates and plans method of approach and organizes means to achieve solution of complex technical problems

Develops advanced engineering ideas and guides their development into a final product

Develops advanced solutions to a variety of highly complex engineering problems

Perform highly advanced network/systems design, development, and integration from the start of a project life cycle to the end

Provides and applies advanced engineering to highly complex infrastructures including installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining network devices, telecom equipment, radio equipment, operating systems, application software, and system management tools

Provides and applies advanced engineering skills to highly complex systems modeling, simulation, and analysis

Performs continual maintenance and provides advanced solutions for security, backup, and redundancy problems

Prepares and maintains documentation for processes and procedures related to engineering projects

Maintains current knowledge of rapidly changing technology, always on the lookout for new technologies, and works with management to evolve current processes

Invents innovative ways to drive production operational efficiency

Coordinates the acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed

Creates plans and configures systems for data communication networks

Designs and builds hardware and software components for computer or telecommunications networks

Evaluates new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network

Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned

Consults with executives and customers to deliver complex network solutions

Will coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals

Will serve as a team or task lead

Recognized as an industry leader in network engineering

Coordinates with project managers and engineers to oversee that the engineering tasks and team are on track

Communicates regularly with leadership team

Qualification

Cisco Networking InfrastructureCisco Router ConfigurationNetwork EngineeringCisco RoutersSwitchesSystems Design

Required

Active secret clearance

History of working in a Cisco environment

Master's Degree and 15+ years of experience or 17 years of experience in lieu of degree

Must meet the certification requirement of DoD Directive 8140.01 and 8570.01-M

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or higher

Preferred

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or higher – (Highly Preferred)

Lack of valid/current certification would be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for exceptional candidates with an extensive network engineering background

Benefits

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

Variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts

Dental plan options

Vision plan

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 where possible

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