Senior Network Engineer

Company: GD Information Technology
Location: Springfield
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Job Qualifications: Skills: IT Service Management (ITSM), Network Infrastructures, Routing and Switching Certifications: None Experience: 5 years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: Check out this great opportunity to join one of GDIT’s fastest long-standing growing programs! US Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation Systems eXtended (US BICES-X) is a cutting-edge program supporting DoW intelligence information sharing on current and emerging global threats to mission and coalition partners and emerging nations. With an internationally dispersed team supporting each combatant command, the US BICES-X team is in direct support of the war fighter and their missions. We are seeking a creative and driven professional with a passion for solving real world issues on a cross-functional, fast paced team. Position Description Responsibilities: • Provides advice and training to end-users and less-experienced network personnel • Identifies, analyzes, and resolves network incidents and problems. • Provides network/equipment/specialized training and technical guidance. • Determines network specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility. • Knowledge of the associated hardware, software, and equipment associated with USBICES. • Participates in special projects as assigned. • Analyzes, administers and maintains voice, video, and/or data communications networks. • Manages the usage and performance of voice, video and/or data communications networks • Maintains network to meet Enterprise Service Availability and Service Level Agreement requirements. • Utilizes IT Service Management (ITSM) Principles to identify, categorize, prioritize, escalate, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents. • Maintains network security and ensures compliance with security policies and procedures. • Participates in the development and implementation of network-related procedures and standards. • Interfaces with vendors to ensure appropriate resolution during network outages or periods of reduced performance. • Assists with development of third-party monitoring actions and procedures for network infrastructure. Required Qualifications: • 5 years of experience. • Must possess and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Clearance. • BA/BS degree – may substitute additional years of experience. • Must possess a completed CCNA certification. • Must meet DOW 8750 requirements and be eligible for IAT level II access upon hire for positions with elevated privileges and must obtain ITIL V4 Foundation within six months of hire. Additional specific certifications may be required, depending on job assignment. • Knowledge and experience with routing and switching protocols (e.g. OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, Spanning Tree Protocol, ISAKMP, ESP, SIP, SCCP, etc.) • Knowledge and experience with current Cisco IOS software and hardware features • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment and multi-task while still ensuring high quality of work. • Experience working directly with hardware vendors involved in the incident resolution process. • Experience with various software systems and architectures, communications protocols: and network hardware devices. • Experience with STIG patching, compliance and other security activities • The work is typically performed at client site locations, which requires proper safety precautions; work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes or equipment. • Must be willing to work shift work. Preferred Qualifications: • Completed CCNA, CCNP ENCOR, CCNP Enterprise or Juniper Equivalents • Knowledge and experience with VoIP/VTC collaboration systems • Knowledge and experience with HAIPE-based encryption devices • Knowledge and experience with Multicast and GRE Routing • Knowledge of Virtualization technologies as they apply to networking: VMware, Citrix, and Microsoft • Knowledge and experience with data center networking • Experience troubleshooting ACLs, firewalls, and firewall rule sets • Understanding of network virtualization The likely salary range for this position is $107,744 - $120,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Travel Required: 10-25% T elecommuting Options: Onsite Work Location: USA VA Springfield Additional Work Locations: Total Rewards at GDIT: Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc . Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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