GDIT is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to help support our Joint Service Provider Enterprise Transport Management - Next Gen (JSP ETM - NG)  in Arlington, VA at the Pentagon.

At GDIT, people are our differentiator. As a Senior Network Engineer supporting JSP ETM-NG, you will be trusted to review and evaluates information technology (IT) infrastructure and systems to ensure adherence to company and customer quality standards.

This is a night shift role for Monday-Thursday 8:00pm-6:00am. Due to the nature of work this role entails, telecommuting is not allowed and will require the employee to report full-time onsite.

HOW OUR SENIOR NETWORK ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT:

Designs, plans and builds communications networks.

Configures routers and switches, and firewalls for LAN and WAN systems and VPN concentrators with appropriate network engineering and communications protocols.

Coordinates LAN/WAN hardware/software improvements and/or enhancements.

Monitors the network utilizing industry leading technologies.

Provides innovative methods and technical solutions using the engineering design process.

Plans implementation of enhancements.

Analyzes customer requirements and provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.

Performs maintenance and upgrade of networks including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, and networks.

Maintains network integrity and connectivity while ensuring compliance with policies and maintains system backup and recovery capability.

Coordinates the acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed.

Creates plans and configures systems for data communication networks.

Evaluates new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.

Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.

Designs and builds the hardware and software components for computer or telecommunications networks.

Provides guidance and leadership to less-experienced network personnel.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED - REQUIRED:

Security Clearance Level: Active Secret security clearance

Experience: 5+ years of experience in Network Administration

Certifications:

IAT Level II certificationOne of the following Networking Certifications:CCNA or CCNPAruba Certified ClearPass Professional - ArubaCompTIA - Security+ - CompTIABrocade Certified Network Engineer 2012 - BrocadeJuniper Networks Certified Internet Professional (JNCIP) - Juniper NetworksJNCIA-Junos: Associate Junos - Juniper NetworksJuniper Networks Certified Specialist E Series (JNCIS-E) - Juniper Networks

Education: Bachelors Degree in a related field, OR work experience in lieu of degree.

Technical Skills: Must have hands-on experience/knowledge with Aruba networking systems

Location: onsite at the Pentagon in Arlington, VA. Must be willing and able to work the night shift

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED - DESIRED:

Active Secret security clearance

Aruba Certification (ACSA and/or ACSP, depending on role)