Type of Requisition:Regular
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:Secret
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:None
Public Trust/Other Required:None
Job Family:IT Infrastructure and Operations
Job Qualifications:Skills:Cisco Technologies, Networking, Network Security
Certifications:None
Experience:5 + years of related experience
ship Required:Yes
Job Description:This wireless engineer role supports wireless project design, implementation, installation, and O&M. The wireless engineer contributes to the formulation of architecture approaches to onsite customer wireless development initiatives. The network engineer will participate in high-level collaboration and coordination meetings and working groups with other architecture groups within the customer organization as well as external vendors. Design wireless networks in accordance with DoD and Industry standards, select appropriate equipment and hardware to support the installation and management of a wireless network, develop ROMS/LOMS and purchase requests, ensure proper network accreditation and perform the required network defense.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT- Support to Non-secure Internet Protocol Network (NIPRNET) wireless management capability.
- Assists the government in reviewing wireless designs to ensure that the designed meet requirements and is compatible with government STIGs, including (but not limited to) the Network Infrastructure Policy Security Technical Implementation Guide and the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Approved Products List (APL).
- Performs all aspects of the installation of wireless capability.
- After installation, implements and manages the wireless capability, to include the CAC-enabled EAP-TLS authentication and all required certificate management.
- Configure and manage Cisco Systems and ensure the network is protected and secure.
- Provide pro-active network management of switches routers, and other ancillary devices to ensure a constant state of readiness and availability.
- Ensure the network is properly configured and operating efficiently while maintaining constant network availability and 100% network uptime.
- Schedule and perform preventative maintenance checks and services (PMCS) on a regularly scheduled basis and provide touch labor service support as needed.
- Provide Communication Security (COMSEC) support for the organization.
- Properly handle and safeguard Controlled Cryptographic Items in accordance with Army Regulations and local security policies.
- Provide support as the COMSEC hand receipt holder to include requisition, accountability, issuance, key management, destruction, and associated records management.
- Assist the team with logistics support as required.
- Works closely with Architects/Engineers to coordinate strategies for defining, deploying, and maintaining the wireless architecture and its associated network connections and component hardware.
- Providing engineering analysis and resolving issues, determining, and documenting root causes.
- Providing technical training, documentation, and technical assistance to the supported organizations.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEEDBring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Network Engineer must have:
- Education: Bachelor's Degree or IT Degree in related field plus 5-8 years of direct network engineering experience (additional years of experience can be substituted for degree requirement)
- Experience: 8+ years plus relevant and related military/government experience performing network installation and network and systems administration support is required.
- Technical skills: Must have experience with scoping, designing, installing, implementing and maintaining a wireless network. Understanding of best practices when designing and implementing wireless security. Experience with wireless controllers, access points, Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking.
- Security clearance level: Secret SSBI Clearance
- ship required
- Certifications: CCNA Wireless Certification at a minimum and DoD 8570 certification such as a CompTIA Security+ CE certification
GDIT IS YOUR PLACEAt 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 OPPORTUNITYExplore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you'll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.
The likely salary range for this position is $85,000 - $115,000. 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.
Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:40
Travel Required:Less than 10%
Telecommuting Options:Onsite
Work Location:DEU Wiesbaden - Wiesbaden Army Airfield (APC180)
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. 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.
We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.
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