TEN-M Network Engineer 5G CORE Lead

Type of Requisition:

Pipeline

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

5G Core Network Architecture, 5G Wireless Networks, Network Development, Network Management, Telecommunications

Certifications:

None

Experience:

15 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Join General Dynamics IT and be a part of a team that solve some of the world's most complex technical challenges. We are seeking a Network Engineer 5G CORE Lead to join our team in support of the Army TEN-M program.

This is a remote position and requires 25% to 50% travel; you must reside within a 50-mile radius of a major airport

 

As the Network Engineer 5G CORE Lead, you:

 

• Perform installation and deployment of 5G network equipment including core servers, CU/DU hardware, network switches, routers, firewalls, synchronization equipment, GNSS GPS antennas, structured cabling, and associated interconnections.
• Capture all required system integration details, network interfaces, and existing architecture with a strong focus on the Private 5G core, its capabilities, and its integration within the broader environment.
• Ensure all network components—spanning wireless, fiber, and supporting technologies—are securely and seamlessly integrated into the existing Army network. Supports planning, architecture development, installation, configuration, operations and maintenance, documentation, and engineering activities related to network services.
• Collaborate closely with the Design, Implementation, and Cybersecurity teams to ensure smooth, secure, and fully aligned integration across all functional areas.
• Support equipment staging, rack and stack, power verification, cable management, hardware replacement, software loading, and field troubleshooting activities.
• Assist with execution of test procedures and system validation activities under direction of engineering staff.

 

Basic Qualifications

 

• BS/BA Degree; additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree
• 15+ years of network engineering experience with emphasis on 5G CORE technologies and understanding of the duties as described above
• 5+ years of technical leadership experience
• Secret Clearance

WHAT CAN GDIT OFFER YOU?

 

• Excellent customizable health benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• 401K with company match
• Educational Assistance and eLearning
• Flexible work week
• Internal mobility team dedicated to employee advancement
• Rewards and Recognition programs
• Innovative and collaborative environment encouraging of highly motivated critical thinking

 

 

 

The likely salary range for this position is $169,604 - $229,464. 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:

25-50%

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employees date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

 

 

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.