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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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The Network Engineer Senior will join the team to support USPACOM J6 mission outcomes through MPE network engineering, modernization, and secure integration across the Pacific theater. The role involves planning, engineering, and supporting MPE network capabilities while analyzing performance, interoperability, and resiliency needs across mission partner environments. Daily responsibilities include developing network designs, implementation plans, and technical documentation, as well as troubleshooting complex issues in coordination with cybersecurity and operations teams. The successful candidate must possess expertise in enterprise network engineering, routing and switching, transport integration, and technical writing. This position addresses the technical challenge of strengthening mission partner interoperability and modernizing enterprise IT capabilities within a multi-enclave, tactical, and joint mission environment to ensure seamless operational collaboration for Pacific theater operations.
What does a Network Engineer earn?
Median $145000 from 135 postings across 36 companies.
Plan, engineer, and support MPE network capabilities aligned to MPE Network Engineering requirements.
Analyze network performance, interoperability, and resiliency needs across mission partner environments.
Develop and review network designs, implementation plans, diagrams, and technical documentation.
Troubleshoot complex network issues and coordinate resolutions across engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams.
Resolve technical challenges with USPACOM J6 stakeholders, service components, and mission partners.
Prepare technical documentation, briefings, status inputs, and recommendations for customer and internal leadership.
What we're looking for
Must be a US Citizen.
Must currently possess an active Secret security clearance.
Must have 8+ years of related experience supporting the role, mission area, or equivalent DoD/enterprise IT environment.
Must have technical training, certification(s), or equivalent experience.
Must possess skills in network engineering, MPE network design, routing and switching, transport integration, troubleshooting, and technical documentation.
Must have strong communication, analytical problem-solving, technical writing, and customer engagement skills.
Experience supporting USPACOM, combatant command, service component, or joint/coalition mission environments (preferred).
Experience working in government site environments and coordinating with military and civilian stakeholders (preferred).
Network Engineering
LAN
WAN
VLAN
Firewall
Radio Frequency
Site-to-Site
Point-to-Point
Multi-Level Security
TACLANE
Radiant Mercury
Backup Systems
Data Throughput
Network Engineering
Routing and Switching
WAN
LAN
Network Design
Network Modernization
Secure Enclave Connectivity
Technical Documentation
Enterprise IT
CCNP
IAT Level III