Senior Network Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Springfield, VASt. Louis, MO
Salary
$142,792–$170,200 / yr
Posted
17 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $158k
This role $156k
$113k most similar roles pay here $195k

This role pays more than 52% of similar roles. Most pay $130,577–$186,300 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $156k versus about $158k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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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 · Senior Network Engineer

Sr Network Engineer The Sr Network Engineer joins the IT Infrastructure and Operations team to support data center networks, application delivery, and network security environments. This role involves performing operations and maintenance, system integration, solution development, and design while providing tier three expert-level support within incident management processes. The successful candidate will evaluate new technologies, develop methodologies for LAN and WAN analysis, troubleshoot hardware and software issues, and document standard operating procedures. Key technical requirements include expertise in dynamic routing protocols like OSPF and BGP, along with familiarity with EVPN, VXLAN, Cisco vPC, ACI, F5 load balancing, and RSTP. The role utilizes tools such as Microsoft Visio and involves managing Cisco, F5, Juniper, and Palo Alto hardware. This position addresses complex technical challenges within the intelligence sector to ensure optimal network performance and security compliance.

What does a Network Engineer earn?

Median $147000 from 81 postings across 20 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Provide tier III expert support for data center network operations, maintenance, and system integration.
  • Design and deploy technical solutions for network security and application delivery environments.
  • Evaluate new network technologies and prepare technical proposals for engineering review boards.
  • Develop methodologies for analyzing, testing, and supporting LAN and WAN networks.
  • Diagnose hardware/software issues, replace defective components, and perform full range of upgrades.
  • Create standard operating procedures (SOP) and troubleshooting guides to restore optimal performance.
  • Manage the full lifecycle of technical projects from initial design through final implementation.
  • Coordinate system changes within established frameworks and interface with vendor support for complex resolutions.

What we're looking for

  • Must possess a current Top Secret/SCI security clearance and be willing to take a CI Polygraph.
  • Must be a United States citizen.
  • 10+ years of related experience is preferred, with several years focused on data center networking.
  • SME level understanding and experience with dynamic routing protocols including OSPF and BGP.
  • Professional or expert level certifications such as CCNP, F5-CTS, or JNCIP are required; CCIE/F5-CSE/JNCIE are preferred.
  • Experience with Data Center technology, Microsoft Visio, and various Operating Systems (OS).
  • Familiarity with EVPN, VXLAN, Cisco vPC, ACI, F5 load balancing, RSTP, DOD STIGs, and SD-WAN is a plus.
  • US Citizenship.

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