Network Systems Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Pittsfield, MA
Salary: $90,833–$100,767 / yr
Posted: 12 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Below market

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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 Systems Engineer

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JOB TITLE: Network Systems Engineer As an Entry-Level Network Engineer for the Surface Systems team, you will develop, configure, and test secure, reliable network solutions for military surface ships. Working within an agile team, you will perform day-to-day tasks including configuring switches and routers, executing lab tests, and troubleshooting connectivity or configuration problems. You will maintain accurate network documentation, including topologies and IP addressing plans, while ensuring all configurations meet documented requirements. The role requires foundational knowledge of TCP/IP, IP addressing, subnetting, switching, routing, and VLANs. You will apply approved security configurations and engineering practices to solve technical problems in a lab environment. This position supports the development of mission-critical networking infrastructure for naval vessels, requiring a structured approach to problem-solving and clear technical communication.

Skills

TCP/IP Routing Switching VLANs Subnetting IP Addressing Network Security Cross-Domain Solutions Agile Network Documentation Routers Switches

What you'll do

Configure switches, routers, and other network components according to approved designs and procedures.
Perform assigned lab tests and record clear, repeatable evidence to support engineering verification.
Troubleshoot connectivity and configuration problems using a structured approach to identify and resolve issues.
Create and update network topologies, IP addressing plans, and configuration records.
Apply approved security configurations and engineering practices to support secure network implementation.
Identify and recommend practical improvements to engineering procedures and documentation.

What we're looking for

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering or a related Science, Engineering, or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
Master's degree, plus 6 months of relevant experience.
Foundational knowledge of TCP/IP, IP addressing, subnetting, switching, routing, and VLANs.
Experience configuring or troubleshooting network devices in a classroom, lab, or work environment.
Ability to read or create basic network diagrams and follow technical procedures.
Ability to document technical work clearly and accurately.

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