Network Senior Subject Matter Expert

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Secret

Suitability:

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

Network Engineering

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Network Infrastructures, Networks, Network Security

Certifications:

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Seize your opportunity to make a personal impact as a Network Senior Subject Matter Expert supporting NETCOM. GDIT is your place to make meaningful contributions to challenging projects and grow a rewarding career.

GDIT is currently seeking a Network Senior Subject Matter Expert in Fort Huachuca, AZ. The Network Senior Subject Matter Expert is responsible for supporting several Army networks.

Essential Job Duties

Responsible for:

• Configuring and optimizing network hubs, routers, and switches (e.g., higher-level protocols, tunneling).
• Developing and implementing network backup and recovery procedures.
• Diagnosing network connectivity problems.
• Installation and maintenance of network infrastructure device operating system software (e.g., IOS, firmware).
• Installation or replacement of network hubs, routers, and switches.
• Network capacity and performance monitoring.
• Patching network vulnerabilities to ensure that information is safeguarded against outside parties.
• Testing and maintaining network infrastructure, including software and hardware devices.
• Providing expert support, analysis, research, and advice into exceptionally complex networking problems and processes.
• Serving as technical expert on executive-level programs, providing technical direction, interpretation, and alternatives.
• Overseeing the design, implementation, and ongoing management of network architectures to support global operations, ensuring scalability and high availability.
• Developing and enforcing network policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with industry and DoD standards and regulatory requirements.
• Planning and execution of network upgrades, migrations, and expansion projects, coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to minimize disruption and ensure successful implementation.
• Leading incident response and resolution reports for network-related incidents, conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Designing, implementing, and administering UNIX, Windows, Cisco, and Juniper technologies.
• Conducting research and maintaining awareness of emerging networking technologies and techniques. Maintaining technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, switchers, firewalls, load balancers, etc.
• Developing strong relationships with team members, managers, and government counterparts.
• Mentoring, coaching, and auditing of the activities of junior personnel.
• Performing routine network monitoring, analysis, and reporting.
• Exercising multi-tasking skills by managing multiple systems, applications, and priorities.

The above duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from being expected of this position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this position. Other duties may be required.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

Required Skills, Certifications and Education:

MA/MS +10 -OR- BA/BS in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, or Computer Science +12 years of experience managing organizations similar in size, scope, and complexity.

Security Clearance Level: Active SECRET clearance

• Must meet DoD 8140 DCWF 441 requirements (B.S., CCNA, GCIA, GCLD, GDSA, GFACT, CASP+, CCNP Security, CCSP, GCED, or GCIH)
• The following certifications:
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist or Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate
• An IAT II certification (CCNA-Security, CND, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, or SSCP) is required
• Must be willing to work overtime, after hours, holidays, and weekends, as necessary. This position may require periods of non-traditional working hours, to include consecutive nights and/or weekends

Preferred Skills:

• First-hand knowledge of the mission and operational requirements of the U.S. Army.
• A demonstrated understanding of U.S. Army IT operational and technical requirements, and an advanced understanding of U.S. Army IT applications and network systems.

One or more of the following certifications:

• CCNA: CISCO Certified Network Associate
• GCIA: GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst
• GCLD: GIAC Cloud Security Essentials
• GDSA: GIAC Defensible Security Architect
• GFACT: GIAC Foundational Cybersecurity Technologies
• CASP+: CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner plus
• CCNP Security: CISCO Certified Network Professional
• CCSP: Certified Cloud Security Professional
• GCED: GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender
• GCIH: GIAC Certifed Incident Handler
• ITIL v3 Foundations (or higher) certification, or able to achieve this certification w/in 90 days of contract start or hire date

Location: On Customer Site, Fort Huachuca, AZ

• This position is contingent upon award of contract**

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

The likely salary range for this position is $122,366 – $204,360. 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 AZ Fort Huachuca

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 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.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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