Network Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Fort Wainwright, AK
Salary
$81,349–$101,200 / yr
Posted
58 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $165k
This role $91k
$68k most similar roles pay here $209k

This role pays less than 98% of similar roles. Most pay $134,000–$195,068 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $91k versus about $165k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Network Engineer

FWA Network Engineer - Secret Clearance Required serves as a critical role within the Mission Training Complex team, supporting the MTCCS II program. The engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining classified and unclassified WAN/LAN networks to support voice, data, and video services during training exercises. Key responsibilities include integrating simulation systems with C4I platforms, managing external network connections like NIPR and SIPR, and executing Risk Management Framework activities including STIGs and patching. The role requires expertise in Cisco routers and switches, Palo Alto firewalls, Wire Shark, and Solar Winds tools. Candidates must possess skills in MPLS, BGP, and TCP/IP traffic flows while ensuring cybersecurity compliance for infrastructure supporting large-scale military training. This position solves the technical challenge of providing secure, reliable communication networks for warfighter training and simulation environments.

What does a Network Engineer earn?

Median $147000 from 81 postings across 20 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Design, plan, and oversee classified and unclassified WAN/LAN networks for voice, data, and video services.
  • Manage the integration of internal systems with external networks including NIPR, SIPR, and tactical networks.
  • Configure, test, and troubleshoot simulation network hardware including Cisco firewalls, routers, and switches.
  • Execute Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities including Certification and Accreditation processes.
  • Maintain cybersecurity compliance by applying system updates, patches, IAVAs, and STIGs to network devices.
  • Establish and maintain encrypted network connections to external entities for constructive simulation exercises.
  • Monitor network performance and perform scheduled backups and recovery testing.
  • Coordinate network requirements and designs with other training sites and external communication organizations.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Must currently possess a Secret security clearance.
  • Must have a BA/BS degree or equivalent relevant experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of related experience in network architecture design, implementation, and management.
  • Must hold a Security+ certification to meet DoD 8570.01-M IAT II requirements.
  • Must possess advanced knowledge in network planning, troubleshooting, maintenance, and hardware/software components.
  • Must be able to apply Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology and perform related cybersecurity tasks like applying patches and STIGs.
  • US Citizenship.

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