Network Engineer Principal
- Full-time
Transform technology into opportunity as a Network Engineer Principal with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting and enhancing the systems that matter most. At GDIT you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in improving how agencies operate!
A Network Engineer Principal provides the technical expertise to modernize network design and implementation supporting multiple Air Force and Space Force bases globally. The Network Engineer Principal will be the technical resource supporting the survey and implementation efforts and will work closely with the base's counterparts and facilitate the planning, execution, testing and sustainment of the wired functionality of the network.
HOW A NETWORK ENGINEER PRINCIPAL WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:
- Responsible for the design and development of voice, video, radio frequency, and/or data communications networks
- Collaborates directly with GDIT team leads and AF client on planning and procedures
- Troubleshoot issues, resolves local network issues and provide knowledge support to other technicians as necessary
- Participates in network software upgrades, moderations tasks and installs
- Updates technical documentation; maintains and implements SOPs for local networks
- Works after-hours and weekends during maintenance windows on-site as needed
- Manage the operational changes to configurations of network devices, subnets, and IP address allocation for both LAN and WAN
- Support development of Network services SOPs and knowledge management articles
- Perform patching and upgrade of network device operating systems and configurations.
- Support testing of patches, upgrades, and configuration changes.
- Maintain configurations on network devices to include routers, switches, servers, and appliances.
- Support architects in design, development, and testing network changes.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
- Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (additional years of experience in lieu of degree can be considered)
- Required Experience: 8+ years of related experience
- Familiarity with network design documents such as – Site Survey Reports, Preliminary and Critical Design documentation, As-built diagrams, rack elevations and circuit connectivity matrices
- Thorough understanding of Wired and general IT functions
- Ability to work effectively in a virtual teaming environment.
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret technical procedures, documents and governmental regulations
- Strong commitment to a team environment and the ability to work collaboratively
- Thorough understanding of Wireless, and RF Networking IT Functions
- Experience using MS Visio or related CAD tools
- Strong coordination and organizational skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Security Clearance Level: Secret
- Required Certification: Security + CE or DoD equivalent
- Location: Onsite-Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson
- US Citizenship Required
GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
- K with company match
- Comprehensive health and wellness packages
- Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
- Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
- Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
- Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
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