Network Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: On-site
Location: Arlington, VA
Salary: $119,000–$161,000 / yr
Posted: 75 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role pays less than 60% of similar roles. Most pay $129,556–$178,526 — the blue band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $140k versus about $154k 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 1377 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Network Engineer

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JOB TITLE: Network Engineer - TS/SCI Required The Network Engineer joins the IT Infrastructure and Operations team to support ETM activities at the Pentagon. This role involves designing, planning, and building communications networks while ensuring all information technology infrastructure adheres to specific quality standards. Day-to-day responsibilities include configuring routers, switches, firewalls, and VPN concentrators for LAN and WAN systems, monitoring network integrity, and performing hardware and software upgrades. The engineer must analyze customer requirements to provide technical solutions for difficult problems and coordinate the acquisition of necessary hardware and subcontractor services. Required technical skills include hands-on experience with Aruba networking systems, routing protocols, and L3 configurations. Candidates must possess an active Top Secret/SCI clearance and hold IAT Level II and relevant networking certifications from Cisco, Juniper, Brocade, or Aruba.

What does a Network Engineer earn in Virginia?

Median $147500 from 34 postings across 10 companies.

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Skills

Aruba Cisco Juniper Brocade LAN WAN VPN Routing Protocols L3 Configuration Firewalls Routers Switches Network Engineering Network Infrastructure IAT Level II System Backup Remote Access Systems

What you'll do

Design, plan, and build communications networks and their hardware/software components.
Configure routers, switches, firewalls, and VPN concentrators using standard network engineering protocols.
Monitor network performance and integrity using industry-leading technologies.
Perform maintenance and upgrades on servers, routers, switches, and remote access systems.
Analyze customer requirements to provide technical solutions for complex networking problems.
Coordinate the acquisition of hardware, software, and subcontractor services.
Evaluate new communications technologies to enhance existing network capabilities.
Maintain system backup and recovery capabilities while ensuring policy compliance.

What we're looking for

Must be a US Citizen.
Must currently possess an active Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
Must have 5+ years of experience in network administration.
Must have a Bachelor's Degree in a related field or equivalent work experience.
Must have hands-on experience with Aruba networking systems.
Must have proven experience in routing protocols and L3 configurations.
Must hold an IAT Level II certification.
Must hold one networking certification from Brocade, Cisco, Juniper, or Aruba, and be willing to obtain an Aruba Certification within 90 days (preferred).

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