Senior Network Engineer

General Dynamics

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Springfield, VA
Salary: $96,569–$130,651 / yr
Posted: 5 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
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.

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TL;DR · Senior Network Engineer

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The Sr Network Engineer joins the GDIT team to support the Defense Logistics Agency program. This role involves supporting network engineering design and implementing technology refreshes for both classified and unclassified DISN Services. The engineer will develop requirements from inception to conclusion, perform laboratory assessments of hardware and software, and coordinate Technology Assessment Plans for LAN upgrades. Key responsibilities include ensuring interoperability between DLA WAN and DISN network equipment, producing formal documentation for executive briefings, and managing multiple projects. Required technical skills include experience with standard LAN/WAN protocols, BGP, MPLS, and LDP in service provider environments. Candidates must possess IAT Level III, CCNP-E, and CCSA certifications, along with expertise in multi-vendor device configuration, wired, wireless, voice, and video technologies.

What does a Network Engineer earn in Virginia?

Median $147500 from 34 postings across 10 companies.

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Skills

Network Design BGP MPLS LDP Network Monitoring Telecommunications Network LAN WAN Wireless Voice Video Network Engineering CCNP-E CCSA IAT Level III DISN

What you'll do

Perform and document laboratory assessments of hardware and software for classified and unclassified DISN services.
Coordinate with government customers to create Technology Assessment Plans for LAN technology refreshes and upgrades.
Prepare After Action Reports documenting project approaches, results, recommendations, and supporting rationale.
Identify emerging network capabilities and develop product evaluation and selection criteria.
Ensure interoperability between DLA WAN and DISN network equipment and services.
Create configuration artifacts including network maps, detailed designs, test plans, and device configurations.
Manage assigned projects and provide regular status updates to contract leadership and the customer.

What we're looking for

US Citizenship is required.
Must possess an active Secret security clearance with a favorable Tier 5 investigation.
Bachelor's Degree is required, or an additional 4 years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
5+ years of related experience is required.
Current IAT Level III, CCNP-E, and CCSA certifications are required.
Must have network engineering experience in unclassified and classified environments.
Must have experience with network design, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and multi-vendor device configuration.
Must be familiar with Standard LAN/WAN protocols, BGP, MPLS, and LDP in a service provider environment.

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