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Network Engineer - Senior

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In-Office
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
108K-146K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
108K-146K Annually
Senior level
Designs, implements, administers, and troubleshoots enterprise network, VMware, hybrid cloud, and systems infrastructure. Responsibilities include LAN/WAN architecture, high availability, disaster recovery, vCenter and ESXi administration, network device support, technical documentation, deployment, automation, backup and recovery, and resolving complex hardware, software, and production issues. Provides technical leadership and training to junior engineers while supporting mission-critical government systems.
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Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Computer Systems, Network Communications, Network Infrastructures

Certifications:

None

Experience:

7 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Transform technology into opportunity as a Network Engineer - Senior at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.
Under general direction, manages the purchase, installation, and support of network communications, including LAN/WAN systems. Responsible for evaluating current systems. Works on complex problems where analysis of situation requires in-depth evaluation of various factors. Plans large-scale systems projects through vendor comparison and cost studies. Provides work leadership and training to lower level network engineers. Requires expert knowledge of LAN/WAN systems, networks, and applications.

Performance Shall Include:

  • Designing and defining system architecture for new or existing computer systems
  • Applying proven communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues in order to maximize the benefit of IT systems investments
  • Designing, implementing and managing high availability/clustering and disaster recovery environment
  • Supporting establishment of plans and templates in line with the overall technical architecture format and program infrastructure platform
  • Completing technical documentation to design, test, implement, train, and transition solutions to operational support
  • Troubleshooting and deep dive into VMware infrastructure. Other application experience is helpful: Exchange Server, Active Directory, Azure, VPN, and other relevant IT related technologies
  • Monitoring, administer, and maintain vCenter modules and configurations
  • Supporting implementation, configuration, operations, and maintenance of VMware components to include vCenter Server, ESXi Hosts, Standard/Distributed vSwitches, vSphere Data Protection, Operations Manager, etc.
  • Designing, implementing, and maintaining a hybrid cloud integrate with multiple public cloud service providers
  • Researching/assisting in development, and/or participating in hands-on installation, configuration, and maintenance of large enterprise applications. Includes troubleshooting hardware, software, network and system production issues, supporting deployment of other Storage and OS configuration components, automation and upgrade, Continuity of Operation, backup and recovery

Experience:

  • 7+ years related experience

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology OR Associate’s degree in a related area + 2 years’ experience OR equivalent experience (4 years)

Certification:

  • IAT Level II - within 6 months of hire

Security Clearance

  • TS/SCI
  • Must be willing to obtain CI polygraph

Other Requirements

  • Strong understanding of network infrastructure and network hardware
  • Ability to implement, administer, and troubleshoot network infrastructure devices, including wireless access points, firewall, routers, switches, controllers
  • Knowledge of application transport and network infrastructure protocol
  • Ability to quickly learn new or unfamiliar technology and products using documentation and internet resources

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

The likely salary range for this position is $108,205 - $146,395. 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:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA CO Colorado Springs

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. 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. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

 



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About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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