Network Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Herndon, VA
Salary
$102,000–$138,000 / yr
Posted
42 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live 2 days ago

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $160k
This role $120k
$92k most similar roles pay here $200k

This role pays less than 86% of similar roles. Most pay $130,770–$188,477 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $120k versus about $160k 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 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 - TS/SCI w/Polygraph serves as a critical technical resource providing oversight for project solutions and infrastructure requirements. The role involves defining, maintaining, and upgrading the security posture of networks while performing audits to improve program safety. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing network installations, configuring communication systems, and designing solutions for capacity planning, system tuning, and hardware/software installation. You will manage LAN and WAN equipment including routers, switches, and firewalls while creating "build-to" documentation and test plans. The position requires expertise in Cisco ASA, Palo Alto, or Juniper firewalls, as well as routing protocols like EIGRP, OSPF, and BGP. Technical tasks involve managing multicast environments, IPSec site-to-site VPNs, and multi-factor authentication. This role provides essential infrastructure support to deliver actionable intelligence for the Intelligence Community within a secure environment.

What does a Network Engineer earn?

Median $147000 from 81 postings across 20 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Define, maintain, and upgrade the overall security posture of the networks.
  • Perform security audits of events and system health to improve program security.
  • Configure and maintain LAN/WAN equipment including firewalls, routers, switches, and storage devices.
  • Write "build-to" and "as-built" documentation along with implementation and test plans for IT equipment.
  • Analyze voice, video, and data communications networks to plan, design, and upgrade operating systems.
  • Design and deploy multi-firewall solutions, including Cisco, Palo Alto, or Juniper platforms.
  • Manage complex problem research and provide Tier I, II, and III technical support to users.
  • Translate ambiguous requirements into technical solutions for infrastructure architecture needs.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • Must possess an active Top Secret SCI with Polygraph clearance.
  • Bachelor's or Technology degree in Engineering or a related field, or equivalent 9 years of job-related experience.
  • 5+ years of related Network Engineering experience.
  • 3+ years of experience configuring and maintaining Cisco ASA/Next Generation Firewalls.
  • 4+ years of experience configuring, designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting LAN/WAN devices with a thorough understanding of routing concepts.
  • 5+ years of experience designing, engineering, and deploying controlled interfaces.
  • US Citizenship.

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