Network Engineer Principal

Public Trust: None

Requisition Type: Regular

Your Impact

Own your opportunity to support our nation's defense. Make an impact by connecting and securing critical operations across the globe, keeping our country safe and secure.

Job Description

Join a dynamic and consistently expanding program at GDIT! The US Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation System eXtended (US BICES-X) program is the cutting edge of secure intelligence sharing, by addressing current and emerging global threats to mission partners, coalition forces, and developing nations. With a globally distributed team aligned with each combatant command, US BICES-X plays a vital role in supporting the warfighter and their missions. We are seeking a creative and highly motivated professional eager to tackle real-world challenges within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of a complex network solution, ensuring strict compliance with NSA Commercial Solutions for Classified (CSfC) guidelines, leveraging multi-layered encryption and NSA-approved component solutions.
• Ensure continuous operation, availability, and security of the "Enterprise Gray" infrastructure, driving integration and compliance with CSfC principles for secure classified data handling.
• Expertly configure and manage diverse network devices (e.g., routers, switches, firewalls, IDPS, VPN concentrators), validating that all configurations meet CSfC and DoW security standards.
• Rapidly diagnose and resolve complex network issues, including those related to encryption, routing, and access control within the CSfC architecture.
• Establish and enforce stringent security policies; perform regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing to proactively identify and mitigate risks within the accredited CSfC environment.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for network configurations and security procedures, ensuring audit readiness against NSA, DoW, and other regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), cybersecurity teams, and system administrators to seamlessly integrate security controls and best practices.
• Mentor and cross-train junior network administrators on CSfC principles, secure network operations, and advanced troubleshooting techniques.
• Develop and implement CSfC compliant disaster recovery and business continuity plans to guarantee rapid incident recovery and resilience.
• Monitor network performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to ensure efficient and reliable data flow within the secure CSfC environment.
• Provide on-call support for critical network issues, ensuring swift resolution during off-hours.

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• 10+ years of direct experience implementing, maintaining, and securing complex enterprise networks.
• Current industry-recognized professional networking and security certifications (e.g., CCNA, Security+ CE, or equivalent).
• Expert-level knowledge of networking and security principles, including routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), encryption protocols (IPSec, SSL/TLS, VPNs), and best practices.
• Demonstrated proficiency with HAIPE encryption devices, network security policy implementation, and security device configuration.
• Proficiency in administering and securing various operating systems and virtualized environments that support network services.
• Strong understanding of DoW and other government security regulations, compliance frameworks, and IT service management methodologies.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant professional-level networking certifications (e.g., Cisco CCNP, Juniper JNCIP).
• Experience with firewall management, rule sets, and access control systems.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware, Citrix, Microsoft).
• Experience with network operations.

Work Requirements

Years of Experience

10 + years of related experience

* may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree

Certification

Travel Required

10-25%

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship Required