Network Engineer Principal

Network Engineer Senior / Network Engineer Principal

GDIT is seeking Senior level Network Engineers to help support our BIM contract. These positions are remote, HOWEVER, will require extensive travel to various Air Force/Space Force Bases around the world.

A career as a Network Engineer at GDIT means owning your opportunity to help support and advance our customers’ mission. At GDIT a Network Engineer is leading every aspect of what we provide to the customer and we’re constantly evolving our approach to meeting our clients’ biggest challenges.

HOW A NETWORK ENGINEER PRINCIPAL WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Network Engineer provides the technical expertise to modernize network design and implementation supporting multiple Air Force and Space Force bases globally. The Network Engineer will be the technical resources supporting the survey and implementation efforts. Works closely with the base's counterparts and facilitate the planning, execution, testing and sustainment of the wired functionality of the network.

Primary Responsibilities:

This position will perform the following duties:

• Execution - Coordinate with Government Points of Contact (POCs) to coordinate base access, clearance, escorts, personnel and equipment to ensure project tasks can be completed on time.
• Stakeholder Communications – assist the PM with ensuring clear, consistent, timely and accurate communications are maintained with internal and external project stakeholders
• Technical support – provide input into the network design and technical recommendations to the program and operation teams.
• Leadership – Lead small implementation teams or manage specific work scopes for a given AF/SF base.

Other tasks include:

• Provides technical, administrative, and operational management of assigned projects
• Develops technical project plans, proposals, reports, and task order and administrative reporting
• Perform detailed technical services on assigned tasks
• Conducts planning and provides recommendations on task workload
• Provides input into risk tracking process.
• Attends customer meetings and serves as primary network engineering liaison.
• Interacts with vendors, other agencies, and other client staff.
• Coordinates development of deliverables and products.
• Ensures quality assurance of project deliverables.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
• Participates in special projects as required.
• Reviews project requirements and develop strategies for future work.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
● Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institute in an area applicable to this position. Equivalent years of experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.

● Required Experience:

• 8+ years’ experience in various aspects of IT upgrade projects in the DoW environment.

● Required Technical Skills:

• 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

• Strong coordination and organizational skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills​

● Security Clearance Level: ActiveDoD Secret Level Clearance or ability to attain and hold

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understanding of Software Define Networking
• Experience with Network Access Control
• Experience using MS Visio or related CAD tools

Travel Required:

70-%

Telecommuting Options:

Working locations will vary, but will be located on site at Air Force/Space Force Bases around the world.

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