Network Engineer SME

We are GDIT. General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Systems Engineer Expert for our Air Force customer in Hampton, VA. If you are seeking an opportunity to support our nation's military, live in a place with low cost of living, low crime and on a program that has a lot of excellent opportunities within a Fortune company - then this position is perfect for you!

The GDIT Air Defense Communications Service program and its employees have the responsibility of maintaining 99.% availability for the DoD / Air Force Air Defense Communications Systems, 7 days per week, days per year.

How a Systems Engineer Expert Will Make An Impact :

Analyzes customer requirements and solves unusually complex problems with highly innovative solutions

Provides expert knowledge for maintenance and upgrade of networks including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, and telecom equipment

Provides expert knowledge for maintaining network integrity and connectivity while ensuring compliance with policies and maintains system backup and recovery capability

Analyzes, evaluates and plans method of approach and organizes means to achieve solution of complex technical problems

Develops advanced engineering ideas and guides their development into a final product

Develops advanced solutions to a variety of highly complex engineering problems

Perform highly advanced network / systems design, development, and integration from the start of a project life cycle to the end

Provides and applies advanced engineering to highly complex infrastructures including installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining network devices, telecom equipment, radio equipment, operating systems, application software, and system management tools

Provides and applies advanced engineering skills to highly complex systems modeling, simulation, and analysis

Performs continual maintenance and provides advanced solutions for security, backup, and redundancy problems

Prepares and maintains documentation for processes and procedures related to engineering projects

Maintains current knowledge of rapidly changing technology, always on the lookout for new technologies, and works with management to evolve current processes

Invents innovative ways to drive production operational efficiency

Coordinates the acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed

Creates plans and configures systems for data communication networks

Designs and builds hardware and software components for computer or telecommunications networks

Evaluates new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network

Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned

Consults with executives and customers to deliver complex network solutions

Will coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals

Will serve as a team or task lead

Recognized as an industry leader in network engineering

Coordinates with project managers and engineers to oversee that the engineering tasks and team are on track

Communicates regularly with leadership team

What You'll Need to Succeed :

Active secret clearance

History of working in a Cisco environment

Master's Degree and 15+ years of experience or 17 years of experience in lieu of degree.

Must meet the certification requirement of DoD Directive .01 and .01-M

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or higher – (Highly Preferred)

Lack of valid / current certification would be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for exceptional candidates with an extensive network engineering background.

Work is onsite in Hampton, Virginia

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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