Network Engineer

Clearance Level Secret Category IT Infrastructure and Operations Locations Vienna, Virginia Remote, Based in Virginia (Hybrid Workplace) Key Skills For Success Implementation Planning Network Engineering Technical Support WAN Networking WAN Routing REQ#: RQ227366 Public Trust: None Requisition Type: Regular Your Impact Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure. Job Description NETWORK ENGINEER Position Overview Transform technology into opportunity as a Network Engineer with GDIT. A career in enterprise IT means connecting, securing, and elevating the systems that matter most. At GDIT, you’ll be at the forefront of innovation and play a meaningful part in how federal agencies operate. In this role, you will support the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Information Operations Enterprise Enclave (IOEE) and Information Operations Secure Enterprise Enclave (IOSEE) Engineering Support Services program in Springfield, VA. This is a hybrid position with onsite requirements once per week at minimum, plus onsite support at the DLA facility for SIPR-related tasks. How You Will Make an Impact Planning, executing, and documenting comprehensive laboratory assessments of hardware, software, and configuration changes that could affect the DLA network or interconnectivity across cloud, core, and remote sites. This includes conducting evaluations of emerging security solutions and traffic‑management technologies. Coordinating with government customers to develop Technology Assessment Plans, Change Implementation Plans (CIP), Enterprise Change Requests (ECR) including objectives, technical approach, procedures, schedules, roles and responsibilities. Preparing detailed After Action Reports documenting approach, results, and recommendations. Identifying emerging network capabilities and developing evaluation and selection criteria. Developing system evaluation methods, testing approaches, and technical documentation while leveraging DLA’s network monitoring systems. Producing formal engineering documentation for executive-level briefings. Ensuring interoperability between DLA WAN and DISN network systems. Planning and tracking implementation tasks, creating network maps, detailed designs, test plans, ORT reports, device configurations, and procedures. Defining network requirements, analyzing telecommunications needs, and collaborating with IT professionals to implement network services. Developing alternative solutions and backup plans with functional users. Providing constructive feedback and identifying configuration and/or routing improvements to lead and senior engineers for consideration and implementation. What You’ll Need to Succeed Minimum of an active Secret clearance required. Will be read on for a SSBI (Tier 5). Hybrid schedule: onsite once weekly at minimum in Vienna, VA and DLA HQ Minimum of three (3) years of relevant network engineering experience. Required Certifications: CCNA and IAT Level II compliant certification (Security+, CySA+, SSCP, GSEC, CCNA Security, CND, or GICSP). Preferred Certifications: CCNP Enterprise, Check Point CCSA. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in lieu of degree. Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN protocols, including but not limited to OSPF, BGP, MPLS, LDP, STIG compliance, routing/switching, and multi-vendor network devices. Experience with wired, wireless, voice, and video technologies. Ability to manage multiple projects, provide updates, and meet onsite requirements. Possession of a U.S. passport or ability to obtain one within 60 days. 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 OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward. Work Requirements Years of Experience 3 + years of related experience * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree Certification Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) | Checkpoint Software Technologies - Checkpoint Software Technologies CompTIA SecurityX CE | CompTIA - CompTIA Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) | Cisco - Cisco Travel Required 10-25% Citizenship U.S. Citizenship Required Salary and Benefit Information The likely salary range for this position is $97,750 - $132,250. 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. Our Identity Verification Process As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes. 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. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans