Network Engineer (TS/Q Clearance required)
USA CO Denver - 1 Denver Federal Center (COC081)All locationsUSA CO Denver - 1 Denver Federal Center (COC081)USA MD Germantown - 19901 Germantown Rd (MDC121) On-site
$110,500–$149,500 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 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
- 12+ years of professional experience in network engineering, infrastructure design, and circuit troubleshooting involving routing & switching protocols.
- Security Clearance: DOE Q or TS clearance required.
- Technical Expertise: • 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%
- DOE Experience: Previous experience working with the Department of Energy or similar federal agencies.
- DNS & Configuration Expertise: Familiarity with Microsoft DNS and Unix BIND systems.
- Compliance Standards: Experience with DISA STIGs and other security frameworks required for federal compliance.
- CCNA, CCNP, CCDA, CCIE, or other Cisco certification