Network Engineer – Expert Level – Team Lead (ON SITE, ROCKVILLE MD)

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

BI Full 6C (T4)

Job Family:

Network Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Cisco, Firewalls, Palo Alto, Palo Alto Networks Next Generation Firewalls (NGFW), Palo Alto Networks Panorama

Certifications:

None

Experience:

15 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as a Network Engineer Expert 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.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Network Engineer Expert, you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a Network Engineer Expert joining our team to lead collaboration efforts with our federal client to understand and coordinate planning, drive strategic efforts from conception to completion, and perform troubleshooting to determine root cause analysis of any roadblocks. This will be a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in driving our business forward and growing your own career by leaps and bounds.

HOW A NETWORK ENGINEER EXPERT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Collaborates directly with federal client on planning and procedures
• Leads a high-octane team of highly-skilled engineers, providing direction, support, and mentorship as necessary
• Drives client-directed efforts to implement planned changes and procedures
• Performs root cause analysis to determine the source of roadblocks; identifies paths forward to adapt and overcome any challenges
• Troubleshoots complex, expert-level network issues and provides knowledge support to other engineers as necessary
• Participates in network software upgrades, as well as certificate renewals and installs
• Updates technical documentation; maintains and implements SOPs for network security
• Works after-hours and weekends during maintenance windows on-site as needed

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:
 

Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in related field
 

Required Experience: 15+ years of related experience

Required Clearance: Must be able to obtain Public Trust with customer
 

Required Technical Skills:

• High proficiency with Palo Alto Networks Firewalls and Panorama Firewall Management; experience with Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) features such as App-ID, User-ID, Threat Prevention, Wildfire and SSL/TLS Decryption
• Extensive experience with IPv6 migrations
• NetScaler Citrix
• CISCO ASA Firewall 5500 / Firepower
• Cisco IPsec VPN
• Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE)
• SolarWinds automation scripts
• Azure NSGs
• PCAP analysis via Wireshark
• LAN/WAN/Wireless networking
• TLS certification renewals/installs
• Riverbed/Splunk troubleshooting

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Experience as a team lead or manager
• Experience with change management processes and best practices
• Ability to work after hours and weekends on-site as needed

Location: On customer site at Rockville, MD, USA

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 $161,158 - $207,000. 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:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA MD Rockville

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for