SIPRNET Network Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
Hybrid
Location
Dedham, MAScottsdale, AZPittsfield, MAGreensboro, NC
Salary
$117,125–$124,000 / yr
Posted
6 days ago
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Confirmed live today

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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 · SIPRNET Network Engineer

The SIPRNET Network Engineer joins the GD Mission Systems team to manage the day-to-day operation, maintenance, engineering, and security of secure SIPRNET and classified network environments. This role serves as a technical subject matter expert responsible for maintaining highly available, compliant, and operationally ready infrastructure across geographically dispersed locations. Key responsibilities include configuring and troubleshooting Cisco Catalyst and Nexus switches, Cisco ISR/ASR routers, and Palo Alto next-generation firewalls. The engineer will implement network security controls following Department of Defense, DISA, and NIST requirements, while performing packet analysis and vulnerability management. Core competencies include expertise in TCP/IP, BGP, VLANs, and AAA technologies like RADIUS and Cisco ISE. The position ensures secure connectivity and operational readiness for critical business and customer missions within a classified environment.

What you'll do

  • Manage day-to-day operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting for secure SIPRNET and classified network environments.
  • Configure and maintain Cisco routers, switches, Palo Alto firewalls, and other network security appliances.
  • Implement network security controls in compliance with DoD, DISA, NIST, and COMSEC requirements.
  • Perform packet analysis and use diagnostic tools to resolve complex technical network issues.
  • Execute operating system and vendor software patching following approved configuration management processes.
  • Support Cyber Operational Readiness Assessments (CORA), DISA inspections, and other security audits.
  • Maintain accurate network diagrams, system documentation, technical baselines, and standard operating procedures.
  • Deploy new SIPRNET infrastructure, network technologies, and security solutions across geographically dispersed locations.

What we're looking for

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance is required.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience supporting SIPRNET or classified network operations in a Department of Defense environment.
  • Extensive experience with TCP/IP, subnetting, DHCP, routing, switching, packet analysis, and network security.
  • Experience configuring and troubleshooting Cisco network infrastructure and Palo Alto next-generation firewalls.
  • Experience with AAA technologies including RADIUS, TACACS, 802.1X, and Cisco ISE.
  • Working knowledge of NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-171, RMF, DISA STIGs, and vulnerability management.
  • CCNA certification (preferred).

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