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Senior Network Engineer
Location
United States
Posted
21 hours ago
Salary
$129.8K - $166.8K / year
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Network Engineer
General Dynamics Information Technology
Role Description Transform technology into opportunity as a Network Engineer Sr Principal at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what’s next for your engineering career. As a Network Engineer Sr Principal, the work you’ll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of delivering unified communications. You will play a crucial role in supporting the Federal Aviation Administration. - Analyzes customer requirements and provides technical solutions to complex 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. - Designs and builds hardware and software components for computer or telecommunications networks. - Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned. Qualifications - Education: Bachelor of Science - Experience: 10+ years of related experience Requirements - 9+ years of related experience - US Citizenship Required: No Benefits - Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities - Support: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals - Rewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time off - Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home - Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
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