Systems Engineer Expert

We are GDIT. General Dynamics Information Technology is seeking a Systems Engineer Expert for our Air Force customer in Hampton, VA. If you are seeking an opportunity to support our nation's military, live in a place with low cost of living, low crime and on a program that has a lot of excellent opportunities within a Fortune 100 company - then this position is perfect for you!

The GDIT Air Defense Communications Service program and its employees have the responsibility of maintaining 99.999% availability for the DoD/Air Force Air Defense Communications Systems, 7 days per week, 365 days per year.

How a Systems Engineer Expert Will Make An Impact:

• Analyzes customer requirements and solves unusually complex problems with highly innovative solutions
• Provides expert knowledge for maintenance and upgrade of networks including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, and telecom equipment
• Provides expert knowledge for maintaining network integrity and connectivity while ensuring compliance with policies and maintains system backup and recovery capability
• Analyzes, evaluates and plans method of approach and organizes means to achieve solution of complex technical problems
• Develops advanced engineering ideas and guides their development into a final product
• Develops advanced solutions to a variety of highly complex engineering problems
• Perform highly advanced network/systems design, development, and integration from the start of a project life cycle to the end
• Provides and applies advanced engineering to highly complex infrastructures including installing, configuring, testing, and maintaining network devices, telecom equipment, radio equipment, operating systems, application software, and system management tools
• Provides and applies advanced engineering skills to highly complex systems modeling, simulation, and analysis
• Performs continual maintenance and provides advanced solutions for security, backup, and redundancy problems
• Prepares and maintains documentation for processes and procedures related to engineering projects
• Maintains current knowledge of rapidly changing technology, always on the lookout for new technologies, and works with management to evolve current processes
• Invents innovative ways to drive production operational efficiency
• 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
• Evaluates new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned
• Consults with executives and customers to deliver complex network solutions
• Will coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals
• Will serve as a team or task lead
• Recognized as an industry leader in network engineering
• Coordinates with project managers and engineers to oversee that the engineering tasks and team are on track
• Communicates regularly with leadership team

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Active Secret clearance
• History of working in a Cisco environment
• Master's Degree and 15+ years of experience or 17 years of experience in lieu of degree.
• Must meet the certification requirement of DoD Directive 8140.01 and 8570.01-M
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or higher - (Highly Preferred)
  
  • Lack of valid/current certification would be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for exceptional candidates with an extensive network engineering background.
• Work is onsite in Hampton, Virginia

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• 401K with company match
• Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
• Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

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