Senior Network Engineer, Security

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Fort Belvoir, VA
Salary: $140,250–$189,750 / yr
Posted: 104 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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TL;DR · Senior Network Engineer, Security

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The Network Engineer Senior (Security) joins the IT Infrastructure and Operations team to support the US Army Intelligence and Security Command mission. This role involves installing, configuring, and maintaining customer network infrastructure and security stacks within a global enterprise. Key responsibilities include troubleshooting networking and security protocols such as switching, routing, Layer 4-7, firewalls, Site-to-Site VPN, and DMVPN. The engineer will implement access control lists, firewall policies, and logical security controls while providing Tier 3 support. Required technical skills include experience with F5 BIG-IP, Next Generation Firewalls, and packet analysis tools like Wireshark and TCPDump. Candidates must also utilize network automation tools including Python, PowerShell, APIs, Terraform, and Ansible to harden devices according to STIGs and NIST standards within a large SDLC environment.

What does a Network Engineer earn in Virginia?

Median $147500 from 34 postings across 10 companies.

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Skills

Network Engineering F5 BIG-IP Python Terraform Ansible Wireshark TCPDump Next Generation Firewalls VPN DMVPN Routing Protocols ACL SDLC NetBrain PowerShell APIs STIGs NIST Layer 4-7 Switching

What you'll do

Install, configure, and maintain customer network infrastructure and security stacks within a global enterprise.
Troubleshoot networking and security protocols including switching, routing, firewalls, and Site-to-Site VPNs.
Analyze and implement access control lists, firewall policies, and logical security controls in multi-vendor environments.
Provide Tier 3 network security engineering support for INSCOM activities in the National Capital Area.
Configure load balancing and authentication policies on F5 BIG-IP for web application hosting.
Harden network devices in accordance with STIGs, NIST standards, and industry best practices.
Perform packet analysis using tools such as TCPDump and Wireshark to resolve system problems.

What we're looking for

Must be a US Citizen.
Must currently possess an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Must be able to obtain a Top Secret SCI + Polygraph.
Must have a Bachelor's Degree with 12 years of experience or a Master's Degree with 10 years of experience.
Must have 10+ years of related experience in network engineering and infrastructure.
Must have experience configuring, integrating, and troubleshooting security appliances in a multi-vendor federal enterprise environment.
Must have experience with network automation tools, scripting languages, or Infrastructure as Code tools like Python, PowerShell, or Ansible.
Must have DoD 8570/8140 Computing Environment Certification and one of the required security environment certifications (preferred).

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