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From the employer's careers site First seen 25 Oct 2026

Network Engineer

GDIT Springfield, VA On-site senior full-time

Salary

$107,525 - $145,475 per year

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Description

We are seeking a creative and driven professional with a passion for solving real-world issues on a cross-functional, fast-paced team.

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with network staff to ensure smooth and reliable operation of software and systems for fulfilling business objectives and processes.
  • Work with executive team members, decision makers, and stakeholders to define business requirements and systems goals, and to identify and resolve business systems issues.
  • Design and define network architecture for new or existing computer systems.
  • Perform complex network development and design work.
  • Participate in the upgrading of operating systems and design of network enhancements.
  • Provide input for documentation on new or existing networks.
  • Develop and conduct tests to ensure networks meet documented user requirements.
  • Identify, analyze, and resolve network problems.
  • Provide network/equipment/specialized training and technical guidance.
  • Determine network specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility.
  • Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of network engineers and administrators, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
  • Collaborate with senior management and other teams to understand business objectives and develop network strategies that align with organizational goals.
  • Lead and delegate troubleshooting efforts to identify and resolve network issues, ensuring minimal downtime and rapid incident response.

Required Qualifications:

  • 10+ years of related Network Engineering experience.
  • Must possess and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
  • BA/BS degree.
  • Must possess a completed CCNA certification.
  • Knowledge and experience with routing and switching protocols (e.g., OSPF, EIGRP, BGP).
  • Ability to configure and troubleshoot Multicast, DMVPN, and GRE tunnels.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • JNCIA-JUNOS/JNCIS-SP preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience with VoIP/collaboration systems, HAIPE-based encryption devices, Virtualization technologies, and data center networking.
  • Experience with firewalls and firewall rule sets.

Benefits:

  • Medical plan options with Health Savings Accounts.
  • Dental plan options.
  • Vision plan.
  • 401(k) plan with company match.
  • Paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, and parental leave.

Skills

Required

  • Cisco Technologies
  • Network Engineering
  • Routing and Switching
  • CCNA
  • Top Secret/SCI clearance

Nice to have

  • JNCIA-JUNOS/JNCIS-SP
  • VoIP/collaboration systems
  • HAIPE-based encryption devices
  • Virtualization technologies
  • data center networking

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://gdit.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Career_Site/job/USA-VA-Springfield/Network-Engineer-Principal_RQ230755-1

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