Senior Network Engineer – Secret Clearance Required

General Dynamics Information Technology

3d • Onsite

About The Position

GDIT is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Network Engineer at Ft Wainwright Mission Training Complex (MTC) on the Mission Training Complex Capabilities Support II (MTCCS II) program. GDIT delivers individual sustainment through collective Mission Command training, Leadership Training / Development, Warfighter Functions (WFF) training, Delta Training, First Person Simulations (Gaming), and constructive simulations supported training from Squad through Echelon Above Brigade (EAB). Technical integration between simulation and C4I systems. Establish /maintain training and exercise networks. Accomplish Risk Management Framework Certification and Accreditation security and risk management activities. Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a NET ENG at the Ft Wainwright - MTC, the Arctic’s premier simulation complex. Here, you’ll tailor cutting-edge solutions to the unique requirements of our customer. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a NET ENG you will help ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter. Our work depends on a NET ENG joining our team to help build and enable the readiness of our Nation's Army in the Pacific! MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT: The Network Engineer shall act as the overall communications network engineer and architect for the MTC. Design, plan, implement, and oversee classified and unclassified MTC networks, both WAN and LAN, that support voice, data, and video services for exercises and events Manages MTC integration and use of networks owned and managed by external organizations, including NIPR, SIPR, CENTRIXS, tactical networks, and other networks as required Coordinates network design, requirements, and responsibilities with other MTCs and training sites, training units, and external network and communications organizations Design and establish network architecture, coordinate network plans, configure network equipment, and assist in installing equipment and circuits in support of distributed exercises Perform a variety of operational, analytical, planning and related tasks with duties concentrated in installing, configuring, maintaining and securing the network and associated devices Configure, document, test, troubleshoot, create, and/or modify network documentation related to the internal simulations network, to include Cisco firewalls, routers and switches for training exercises. Able to troubleshoot TCP/IP, multicast and UDP network traffic flows as well as tunneling encryption devices Responsible for applying system updates and quarterly patches/IAVAs, SRG/STIGS, configuring access control lists, analyzes, tests, and/or modifies network devices, and software programs, to provide pertinent solutions to system users, based on and related to user or system design specifications Responsible for planning, development, and execution of encrypted network connections to outside entities in support of constructive simulation exercises. Provide timely reaction, troubleshooting and resolution to any network related issues that arise. Monitor network performance and perform scheduled backups and recovery testing as necessary. Must be able to work with other members of the team and willing to cross train on like systems. Reviews and updates network requirements for accuracy, and compliance with applicable doctrine. Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and perform shift work when required May serve as a people manger Participates in special projects as required

Requirements

• BS Degree or equivaled relevant years of expeience
• minimum of eight (8) years’ experience in network architecture design, implementation, and management
• Satisfactory DoD Training Education obtained meeting requirements outlined in DODM 8140: DCWF 441- Network Operations Specialist - Advanced Level
• Possess an advanced knowledge in network planning, troubleshooting and maintenance
• Advanced knowledge of network hardware and software components
• Strong understanding of technology integration, information flow, configuration and implementation of LAN, WAN, DNS, DHCP, firewalls and security, and storage and backup methodologies
• Must understand and be able to apply Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology and the Certification & Accreditation process
• must have experience in applying network patches and STIGs and performing other RMF Cybersecurity tasks
• Must meet DoD 8570.01-M Baseline Computing Environment (CE) Certification Requirements at Information Assurance Technical Level III (IAT III), or,
• Must meet the minimum DoD 8140 DCWF requirements for Work Role 441 Network Operations Specialist (Advanced)
• Security+ or CCNA Security
• Secret clearance is required with ability to obtain TS/SCI
• US Citizenship Required

Nice To Haves

• Three years’ experience working in MTCs
• Experience designing tactical networks at the division level and higher
• Experience working with Microsoft server platform and Cisco routers and switches
• Knowledgeable in MSPP, MPLS, and SONET configurations, architecture, and technologies
• Knowledge of specific product lines, e.g., Cisco, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard, Tripwire, Solar Winds
• CASP+

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, implement, and oversee classified and unclassified MTC networks, both WAN and LAN, that support voice, data, and video services for exercises and events
• Manages MTC integration and use of networks owned and managed by external organizations, including NIPR, SIPR, CENTRIXS, tactical networks, and other networks as required
• Coordinates network design, requirements, and responsibilities with other MTCs and training sites, training units, and external network and communications organizations
• Design and establish network architecture, coordinate network plans, configure network equipment, and assist in installing equipment and circuits in support of distributed exercises
• Perform a variety of operational, analytical, planning and related tasks with duties concentrated in installing, configuring, maintaining and securing the network and associated devices
• Configure, document, test, troubleshoot, create, and/or modify network documentation related to the internal simulations network, to include Cisco firewalls, routers and switches for training exercises.
• Able to troubleshoot TCP/IP, multicast and UDP network traffic flows as well as tunneling encryption devices
• Responsible for applying system updates and quarterly patches/IAVAs, SRG/STIGS, configuring access control lists, analyzes, tests, and/or modifies network devices, and software programs, to provide pertinent solutions to system users, based on and related to user or system design specifications
• Responsible for planning, development, and execution of encrypted network connections to outside entities in support of constructive simulation exercises.
• Provide timely reaction, troubleshooting and resolution to any network related issues that arise.
• Monitor network performance and perform scheduled backups and recovery testing as necessary.
• Must be able to work with other members of the team and willing to cross train on like systems.
• Reviews and updates network requirements for accuracy, and compliance with applicable doctrine.
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and perform shift work when required
• May serve as a people manger
• Participates in special projects as required

Benefits

• 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.
• To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior