Network Engineer

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Network Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Juniper, Local Area Network (LAN), Network Infrastructures

Certifications:

None

Experience:

4 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

GDIT has a vacancy for a Network Engineer working remotely. Our work depends on Network Engineers joining our team to design, plan and build communications networks.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Analyzes customer requirements and provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
• Performs maintenance and upgrade of networks including routers, switches, firewalls, and remote access systems
• Maintains network integrity and connectivity while ensuring compliance with policies and maintains system backup and recovery capability
• Assist in the identification and acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed
• Creates plans and configures systems for data communication networks
• Builds hardware and software components for computer or telecommunications networks
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned
• Trouble response and resolution as part of a Triage Team assigned as first response to network/system reported problems

HOW A NETWORK ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Responsible for support and maintenance of voice, video, and/or data communications networks
• Collaborating with ENS peers to solve complex network assignments and trouble shooting
• Implementing new network solutions and/or improving the efficiency of current networks
• Installing, configuring and supporting network equipment including routers, switches, DNS and DHCP
• Configuring firewalls, routing and switching to maximize network efficiency and security
• Provides advanced troubleshooting and problem resolution of complex network problems
• Updating network equipment to the latest firmware releases
• Contribute to network design documentation and processes

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: High School Diploma
• Required Experience: 6+ years of related experience with a HSD or Bachelor's Degree and 2+ years of related experience
• Required Technical Skills: Routing/Switching, VPNs, Firewalls, DNS, DHCP
• Required Skills and Abilities: Understanding of network monitoring tools and their operation
• Preferred Skills: JUNOS, Silver Peak SDWAN, Palo Alto, Aruba Wireless, Zscaler, BGP/OSPF

Location: Remote

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Full-flex work week
• 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 $72,509 - $92,000. 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:

Less than 10%

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 vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Pa