Network Engineer

General Dynamics

Confirmed live 2 days ago High trust
Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Vienna, VA
Salary
$81,349–$103,500 / yr
Posted
10 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $159k
This role $92k
$69k most similar roles pay here $200k

This role pays less than 99% of similar roles. Most pay $130,577–$187,200 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $92k versus about $159k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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.

General Dynamics currently has 1123 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 984 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Network Engineer

Network Engineer As a Network Engineer supporting the Defense Logistics Agency Information Operations Enterprise Enclave and Information Operations Secure Enterprise Enclave, you will manage critical infrastructure for federal agency operations. You will perform laboratory assessments of hardware, software, and configuration changes to ensure network interconnectivity across cloud, core, and remote sites. Your daily responsibilities include coordinating with government customers to develop Technology Assessment Plans, Change Implementation Plans, and Engineering documentation for executive briefings. You will also identify emerging capabilities, create network maps, and manage device configurations while ensuring interoperability between WAN and DISN systems. The role requires expertise in LAN/WAN protocols including OSPF, BGP, MPLS, LDP, and STIG compliance. You must be proficient with multi-vendor devices, wired and wireless technologies, and voice and video systems to solve complex connectivity and security challenges within the enterprise environment.

What does a Network Engineer earn?

Median $147000 from 81 postings across 20 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Conduct laboratory assessments of hardware, software, and configuration changes affecting network interconnectivity.
  • Coordinate with government customers to develop Technology Assessment Plans and Change Implementation Plans.
  • Produce detailed After Action Reports documenting results and recommendations for infrastructure changes.
  • Identify emerging network capabilities and establish evaluation criteria for new technologies.
  • Create formal engineering documentation, including network maps, design plans, and device configurations.
  • Ensure interoperability between DLA WAN and DISN network systems.
  • Analyze telecommunications needs to define requirements and implement necessary network services.
  • Develop alternative solutions and backup plans in collaboration with functional users.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must possess an active Secret (SSBI) or Top Secret clearance.
  • Must have at least 3 years of relevant network engineering experience.
  • Must hold a CCNA and an IAT Level II compliant certification.
  • A Bachelor's degree is required or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Must have strong knowledge of LAN/WAN protocols, including OSPF, BGP, MPLS, LDP, and STIG compliance.
  • Must have experience with wired, wireless, voice, and video technologies.
  • Must possess a U.S. passport or the ability to obtain one within 60 days.

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