Network Engineer

General Dynamics

Confirmed live 2 days ago High trust

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Work type: On-site
Location: Washington, DC
Salary: $111,155–$150,385 / yr
Posted: 47 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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Similar $156k

This role $131k

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This role pays less than 69% of similar roles. Most pay $129,575–$182,568 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $131k versus about $156k 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.

General Dynamics currently has 1363 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $124,093–$150,385 across 1172 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Network Engineer

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JOB TITLE: Network Engineer The Network Engineer will join the IT Infrastructure and Operations team to support the technical implementation and operationalization of large-scale, global network operations for the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Technologies. This role involves supporting 24x7 worldwide network operations, modernization activities, and security integration. Key responsibilities include defining enterprise architecture, providing steady-state support, and developing architecture artifacts for automated, resilient solutions. The candidate will utilize technologies including Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper, and HPE, alongside experience with SD-WAN, container networking, and cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, and GCP. Required skills include Zero Trust Architecture, NIST frameworks, and Infrastructure as Code using Python and Git. The role focuses on solving complex networking problems involving load balancing, micro-segmentation, and high-latency location solutions within a government enterprise environment.

What does a Network Engineer earn?

Median $145300 from 132 postings across 36 companies.

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Skills

Network Engineering SD-WAN SDN Zero Trust Architecture Cisco Palo Alto Fortinet Juniper AWS Microsoft Azure Google Cloud Platform Python Git Infrastructure as Code ServiceNow Container Networking Virtualization Load Balancing Firewalls NIST Frameworks

What you'll do

Support the technical implementation and operationalization of large-scale, global network operations.
Provide steady state support for current network environments during modernization journeys.
Assist in defining enterprise architecture, strategy, and roadmaps for network capabilities.
Leverage automated and AI-augmented solutions for provisioning, monitoring, and operational support.
Enforce governance frameworks, lifecycle controls, and operational standards for hardware and processes.
Develop architecture artifacts, implementation guidance, and telemetry-driven reporting to promote resiliency.
Integrate workflows and automation solutions with ITSM platforms like ServiceNow.

What we're looking for

Must be a US Citizen.
Must currently possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline or a combination of degree and experience.
Must have a minimum of 8 years of technical experience.
Must hold aligned Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certifications.
Must hold Security+ or DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification.
Must have experience with network solutions including load balancing, routing, switching, firewalls, and micro-segmentation.
Active TS/SCI clearance.

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