Network Engineer Sr. Advisor

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

Job Family:

Network Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Data Center Networks, Network Architecture, Network Design, Network Engineering, Routing and Switching

Certifications:

CCNP Enterprise (CCNP-Enterprise) - Cisco

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as a Network Engineer Sr Advisor 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.

As a Network Engineer Sr. Advisor supporting GDIT's Technology Shared Services (TSS), your skills will be leveraged to support multiple customers within the GDIT portfolio. TSS supports more than 135 government programs with IT service delivery in cloud, cyber, artificial intelligence, application development and service desk operations.

 

HOW A NETWORK ENGINEER SR ADVISOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

• Analyzes customer requirements and provides technical solutions to complex problems
• Performs maintenance and upgrade of networks including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, and networks
• Maintains network integrity and connectivity while ensuring compliance with policies and maintains system backup and recovery capability
• 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
• May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals
• May serve as a team or task lead

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• BA/BS and 10+ years of experience or equivalent years of experience
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or ability to obtain within 9 months.
• Proven work experience as a Sr Network Engineer
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex network issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Extensive experience with network infrastructure documentation
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and ever-changing technology environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of network services and networks such as TCP/IP, OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, VPLS and MPLS
• Experience with multi-tenant network architectures
• Strong knowledge of BGP routing protocols, including route manipulation, redistribution, and filtering.
• Experience with multiple firewall vendors: Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco
• Advanced knowledge of network protocols and technologies such as OSPF, MPLS, VRF, IPsec, GRE, and SSL
• Experience with network monitoring tools and performance optimization techniques
• US Citizenship Required

​NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience supporting spine-leaf data center network architecture using VxLAN; Cisco ACI
• Cloud infrastructure deployment and support; AWS, Azure, Google Cloud
• Experience with F5 BIG-IP LTM
• Experience with Terraform or Python automation for network infrastructure management.
• Cloud certifications in AWS, Azure, Google Cloud

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 401K 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

The likely salary range for this position is $13