General Dynamics

Space Force - Network System Engineer

General Dynamics$105K — $117K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Mathematics, plus 5 years of experience; or Master's with 3 years of experience.
  • DoD Secret security clearance preferred; U.S. citizenship required.
  • Experience with network design, documentation, and troubleshooting in diverse environments.
  • Familiarity with virtualization techniques and multi-vendor IP networking.
  • Certifications such as JNCIA-Junos or Cisco CCNA are desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Document and design network plans, installing and configuring components as needed.
  • Analyze network topology, traffic, and capacity demands for maintenance and troubleshooting.
  • Perform hands-on installation of devices in office and raised-floored environments.
  • Provide operations and maintenance support for networks of various classifications.
  • Travel to US and international deployment sites may be required.

Benefits

  • Access to professional development and certification opportunities.
  • Supportive work environment fostering collaboration and team dynamics.
  • Flexible workplace options allowing for both on-site and hybrid arrangements.
Full Job Description
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related Science or Mathematics field, plus a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree plus a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

 

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Department of Defense Secret security clearance is preferred at time of hire. Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Due to the nature of work performed within our facilities, U.S. citizenship is required.

Responsibilities for this Position

The Network System Engineer provides requirements analysis, requirement testing, design, documentation, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting functions for data communications networks in support of the SDA program.

 

Primary duties: 

  • Documents network plans and designs, installs components, and configures services to meet project requirements.
  • Analyze network topologies, traffic, and capacity requirements for monitoring, maintenance, and troubleshooting during events. Between project execution events, and as part of the network team, responsible for operations, maintenance, and troubleshooting of networks of varying classifications, to include implementing security configurations, performing network diagnostics, identifying required corrective actions, and documenting changes in a clear and concise manner.
  • Physically install devices in equipment racks and user workspaces. 
  • Position requires extensive work at a computer in an office environment with additional work possible in a raised floor computing environment.     
  • Position may require extensive travel to deployment sites in US and abroad (US Passport required)

Preferred Skills:

Candidates should have at least one of the following:

  • Juniper Networks Certified Administrator (JNCIA-Junos) or Cisco CCNA certification.
  • Experience with device configurations, security policies, and IP routing in a multi-vendor environment.
  • Proficiency with Juniper SRX-series of firewall devices.
  • Experience with wireless networks, radio frequency spectrum, and/or satellite communications.
  • Experience in designing data communications networks, implementing VLAN separation, developing CIDR based subnets, and working in virtualized environment (e.g., VMWare, VSphere, Virtual Router).

What sets you apart:

  • Six (6) years' experience integrating and configuring switches, routers, firewalls and gateways in data communications systems with IP version 4 and associated TCP and UDP protocols preferred
  • Possess experience in at least two (2) of the following topics with proven demonstrated experience within the past five (5) years:
    • One (1) year experience as a computer systems manager/operator on Microsoft or LINUX based computing environments, employing Windows Server 2012 (or newer), client Windows 7 (or newer), and LINUX operating systems;
    • One (1) year experience managing and working on local area network (LAN) administration, operation, and architecture with a minimum of 30 client systems;
    • Specific working experience of management of a mixture of Windows and LINUX computing environments;
    • Must be familiar with virtualization techniques - simulating a hardware platform, operating system (OS), storage device, or network resources.
    • Active/Current DoD Secret Clearance.
  • Certified DOD 8570.1-M IAT Level 2 preferred.

 

Workplace Options:This position is fully on-site, OR Hybrid/FlexWhile on-site, you will be a part of the Scottsdale location facility

 

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Salary NoteThis estimate represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors (geographic location, etc.). Actual pay may vary. This job posting will remain open until the position is filled. Combined Salary RangeUSD $105,814.00 - USD $117,387.00 /Yr.

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General Dynamics is involved in business aviation; land and expeditionary combat vehicles and systems, armaments, and munitions; shipbuilding and marine systems; and mission-critical information systems and technologies. General Dynamics has four main business segments. Aerospace designs, develops, manufacturers and services a comprehensive offering of advanced business-jet aircraft. Combat Systems specializes in producing, supporting and sustaining land and expeditionary combat systems for the U.S. military and its allies. Marine Systems designs, builds and supports submarines and a variety of surface ships for the U.S. Navy and commercial customers. The Information Systems and Technology group offers a breadth and depth of technology and service capabilities that support a wide range of government and commercial needs, including systems integration expertise; hardware and software products; and engineering, management and support services.

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1952
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