GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career. Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Network Engineer supporting PM FPS (Product Manager, Force Protection Systems) customer in Huntsville, AL.

GDIT is seeking a Network Engineer to provide technical support for the development, test, integration, and sustainment of several systems within the Army’s Force Protection portfolio. As a Network Engineer on this program, you will be a member of an engineering team that interacts with technical and non-technical stakeholders, you will play a crucial role in designing, deploying, and maintaining network solutions to provide onsite and remote support for multiple Force Protection System (FPS) Family of Systems (FOS) to the IBD-SS program with operations located at Redstone Arsenal, AL.

Make a difference as a IBD-SS Network Engineer supporting PM FPS and the warfighter today!

What you need to be successful and how you will make an impact to the mission:

The Network Engineer is responsible for deployment and continued support of mission critical network infrastructure systems in the areas of Routers/Switches, Security, and Wireless technologies

Configure and install software, switches, routers, firewalls, and other network devices

Support design, installation, and integration of new routers, switches, servers and other equipment within the accreditation boundary of the designed system.

Provides technical support, solutions and advice to solve complex issues; while maintaining a focus on configuration management, design limitations and product lifecycle.

Create comprehensive and detailed diagrams and documentation for existing network configurations, ensuring clarity and accuracy

Maintain network interface/port configurations, IP routing tables, firewall settings, filter tables, passwords, and performance controls

Perform in-depth analysis of networking configurations and provide recommendations based on that analysis

Configures, installs, and maintains network security and monitoring systems

Ability to design, deploy, and troubleshoot small to medium size network and server infrastructures

Provide hands-on and tier III level of support for troubleshooting Network and Firewall issues

Position may require lifting of objects (i.e. IT Hardware), reaching/bending/kneeling (i.e. plug in cables) and other moderately strenuous activity

Other duties as assigned by the Test Engineering Manager or IBD-SS leadership

Desirable Skills / Experience:

Verifiable experience as a Network Engineer with Strong Cisco product knowledge (CCNA Preferred)

Experience with setting up and working within virtualized computing environments. VLAN, network segmentation and virtual desktops.

Must have experience providing analysis, root cause diagnosis, and troubleshooting for servers, routers, switches, and firewalls

Must have experience with various vendor networking products (servers, switches, routers, firewalls, etc.)

Able to advise engineering and implement new technologies for high-level designs and monitor performance based on specified project requirements

Possess expert knowledge of the Cisco product line and experience with Cisco ISR’s and Cisco Catalyst switched

Possess expert knowledge of routing Protocols

Possess knowledge in Network Security and DoD RMF 2.0 and CATO requirement

Possess foundational knowledge in Serial device protocols and analog to digital converters

Experience with Video Management Systems and open source supporting software (VLC) is a plus

What you will need to succeed:

BA/BS + 8 yrs. experience (12 yrs. exp. in lieu of a degree)

DoD 8570 technical certifications as directed by the government and Program Manager, however preferred certifications in possession IAT II, CCNA or higher or ITILv4

US Secret security clearance

GDIT is your place:

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