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Zero Trust Network Engineer Senior

General Dynamics Information Technology
USA AL Home Office (ALHOME), United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Jan 2026
💰 $135,700/yr($101,546/yr$135,700/yr)

About the role

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Design, Network Architecture, Network Configurations

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Zero Trust Network Engineer and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
As a Zero Trust Network Engineer, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission.

As a GDIT Zero Trust Network Engineer on an Enterprise Zero Trust Program, the work you’ll do will be impactful to the mission of our Federal, Intelligence and Defense customers. You will play a crucial role in leading, designing, implementing, and maintaining a highly distributed network aligning with Zero Trust principles.  
 

Responsibilities:

  • Leading in designing and implementing an SD-WAN based network architecture spanning dozens of sites at a global scale. 

  • Build, deploy, and configure Cisco routers and switches, Palo Alto products and appliances, (e.g., PA NGFW) in enterprise environments

  • Configure network routing protocols

  • Apply security best practices and frameworks for device hardening (e.g., NIST 800-53, FISMA, DISA STIG)

  • Ensuring alignment of designs with customer requirements and DoW Zero Trust Execution Roadmap. 

  • Researching and evaluating new technologies to identify opportunities for network enhancements.  

  • Planning for future network needs, including capacity planning, new service offerings, and resource allocation.  

  • Identifying, analyzing, and resolving network issues, providing technical support and guidance to other engineers.  

  • Documenting network configurations, procedures, and standards, ensuring consistency and maintainability 

  • Leading network engineering projects, managing timelines, budgets, and resources.  

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree.

  • 5+ years of related experience.

  • Active SECRET clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with Federal and Department of War customers desired.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

  • At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.

  • .Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities

  • .Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals

  • Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off

  • Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home

  • Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace


OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
Explore a career in cyber at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your focus on defending and protecting what matters.

#cybergdit

The likely salary range for this position is $101,546 - $135,700. 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%

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

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

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