Network Engineer, Senior Principal

Requirements

• Communication Network, High Availability (Inactive), Network Automation, Routing and Switching, Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Certifications:
• None Experience:
• 10 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required:
• Yes
• Job Description:
• Transform technology into opportunity as a Network Engineer at GDIT. Shape what's next for mission-critical government projects while shaping what's next for your engineering career.
• MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
• Design and architect scalable, secure voice, video, wireless, and data communication networks
• Lead development of high-level and low-level network designs (HLD/LLD)
• Deploy and integrate Cisco-based enterprise and data center solutions
• Configure and support advanced technologies including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VXLAN, and EVPN
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to stakeholders and senior leadership
• Translate complex technical requirements into actionable strategies and architectures
• Collaborate across multiple technical disciplines including security, cloud, and DevOps
• Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment managing competing priorities
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues and perform root cause analysis
• Identify and implement performance, reliability, and security improvements Develop automation solutions using Python, Ansible, or similar tools
• WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED
• Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Network Engineer Sr Principal must have:
• Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (or equivalent experience)
• Experience: 10+ years of related experience.
• Required Technical skills:
• Routing & switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
• LAN/WAN architecture and deployment
• Network monitoring and performance tools (SolarWinds, NetFlow, Wireshark).
• Firewalls, VPNs, QoS, load balancers
• Cisco platforms (Catalyst, Nexus, NGFW, ACI, Meraki)
• Certifications:
• Required CCNP/CCNA with equivalent expert level experience
• Cisco CCIE (preferred)
• Preferred Skills:
• SDN, Cisco Catalyst Center, ISE, Intersight
• Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Network automation (Python, REST APIs, Ansible, Terraform)
• Zero Trust principles and security best practices
• Data center technologies (VXLAN, EVPN, ACI)
• Security clearance level: TS/SCI
• US citizenship required
• Role requirements:
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to engage with senior leadership and influence decisions
• Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills
• Location: On Customer Site
• GDIT IS YOUR PLACE
• At GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.
• 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
• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
• OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY
• Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.
• #gditpriority
• #armajobs
• The likely salary range for this position is $142,792 - $172,500. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.
• Scheduled Weekly Hours:
• 40
• Travel Required:
• Less than 10%
• T elecommuting Options:
• Onsite
• Work Location:
• USA VA Newington
• Additional Work Locations:
• Total Rewards at GDIT:

Benefits

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Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Top Secret/SCI Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Job Qualifications:

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