Network Lab Engineer – TS/SCI

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret SCI + Polygraph

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Systems Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Information Systems, Network Engineering, Systems Engineering

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is seeking a Lab Engineer with strong networking expertise to support testing, evaluation, and development of advanced network solutions within a controlled lab environment. This role involves configuring network infrastructure, troubleshooting, and assisting in validation efforts to ensure high-performance and secure operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, and maintain network lab environments to support testing and development initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and optimize network configurations across switches, routers, firewalls, and other critical infrastructure.
• Analyzing customer functional requirements to develop system requirements specifications and implement designed solutions
• Assist in developing and executing test plans, simulations, and performance validations.
• Document configurations, troubleshooting steps, and lab procedures for future reference.
• Support automation efforts using scripting or tools like Ansible, Python, or other network automation frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with security protocols and best practices for lab environments.
• Interacting with the Government customers regarding Network Engineering and technical considerations for associated problems, issues, or conflicts.

Required Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a CI poly.
• Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements including one of the following: Security+ CE, CND, SSCP, GSEC, GICSP, CySA+, or CCNA Security.
• 10 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education (BA/BS) and years of experience.
• Hands-on experience in network engineering, including configuration of Cisco, Juniper, or similar networking technologies.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, VXLANs, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex networking issues in a lab environment.
• Security clearance may be required depending on the project.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with cloud networking, SDN (Software-Defined Networking), and virtualization technologies.
• Knowledge of automation tools for networking (Ansible, Python, etc.).
• Knowledge of Linux administration
• Experience with VMware including NSX

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:

• Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
• 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

The likely salary range for this position is $144,500 – $195,500. 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%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA MD Annapolis Junction

Additional Work Locations:

USA VA Sterling

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 30 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.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

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