Network Engineer Principal (TS/Q clearance required)
Albuquerque, NMAll locationsAlbuquerque, NMGermantown, MDUSA MD Germantown - 19901 Germantown Rd (MDC121) On-site
$111,155–$150,385 a yearJobFig found this opening at its original source and checks that it remains available.
About the role
GDIT is seeking an experienced Network Engineer Principal to join our team supporting mission-critical operations for the Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). In this role, you will design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot complex network systems to ensure optimal performance, security, reliability, and scalability in a large-scale Cisco environment. This is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in network infrastructure and security best practices to advance enterprise IT capabilities for critical government programs.
What you'll bring
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience.
- Having a Cisco certification would be more valuable
- 10+ years of professional experience in network engineering, infrastructure design, and circuit troubleshooting involving routing & switching protocols.
- DOE Q or TS clearance required.
- Deep knowledge of Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, wireless technologies, and network design principles.
- Expertise in protocols like BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, RSTP, VXLAN, and LACP.
- Understanding of network security practices, including system hardening and compliance with organizational standards.
- Less than 10%
- Previous experience working with the Department of Energy or similar federal agencies.
- Familiarity with Microsoft DNS and Unix BIND systems.
- Experience with DISA STIGs and other security frameworks required for federal compliance.
- CCNA, CCNP, CCDA, CCIE, or other Cisco certification