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In this role, you will design, implement, maintain, and troubleshoot complex network systems to ensure optimal performance, security, reliability, and scalability in a large-scale Cisco environment.\nThis is an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in network infrastructure and security best practices to advance enterprise IT capabilities for critical government programs.\nResponsibilities:\nInfrastructure Design & Implementation: Design, build, and implement network systems for LAN, MAN, and WAN environments, ensuring they meet performance and scalability requirements.\n\nSystem Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Monitor and diagnose network issues, performing root-cause analysis to address connectivity problems and optimize operations.\n\nTraffic Analysis & Capacity Planning: Analyze network traffic patterns and provide capacity planning solutions to support infrastructure growth and performance improvements.\n\nVendor Coordination: Interface with vendor support services to ensure timely resolution of issues and proper escalation during outages or performance degradations.\n\nSystem Configuration: Perform system-level design and configuration, determining hardware, operating systems, and platform specifications to meet operational requirements.\n\nQuality Assurance: Evaluate and test new and existing network products and technologies, ensuring they align with organizational standards and quality protocols.\n\nNetwork Operations Oversight: Provide technical assistance and oversight across all network operations, including LAN/MAN/WAN administration, security protocols, and systems integration.\n\nPolicy Input: Contribute to policy discussions by providing insights on standards, technical constraints, and budget considerations impacting network operations.\n\nTesting & Optimization: Conduct routine testing and analysis of network hardware, communications systems, and connectivity components.\n\nPerformance Enhancements: Identify opportunities for network optimization and implement improvements to maximize system performance and security.\n\nDocumentation: Create and maintain detailed documentation for network configurations, processes, and procedures to support operational consistency.\n\nMinimum Qualifications:\nEducation: Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience. 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(Experience with Juniper and Palo Alto also a plus)\n\nExpertise in protocols like BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, STP, RSTP, VXLAN, and LACP.\n\nUnderstanding of network security practices, including system hardening and compliance with organizational standards.\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\nDOE Experience: Previous experience working with the Department of Energy or similar federal agencies.\n\nDNS & Configuration Expertise: Familiarity with Microsoft DNS and Unix BIND systems.\n\nCompliance Standards: Experience with DISA STIGs and other security frameworks required for federal compliance.\n\nCCNA, CCNP, CCDA, CCIE, or other Cisco certification\n\nWork Location: Onsite at client site in Albuquerque, NM, or Germantown, MD\nCitizenship: US Citizenship required.\nSecurity Clearance: DOE Q or TS clearance required.\nWhy Join GDIT?\nAt GDIT, your contributions help deliver solutions that ensure national security and operational excellence.\nProfessional Growth: Access internal mobility programs, paid certifications, and continuous learning opportunities to expand your career journey.\n\nComprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation, health and wellness packages, 401(k) company match, and paid time off.\n\nCollaborative Environment: Work alongside a diverse and innovative team that prioritizes teamwork and high-impact results.\n\nMission Impact: Support critical government programs by advancing enterprise IT infrastructure and modernizing essential functions.\n\nGrow Your Career with GDIT\nIf you're passionate about designing and implementing secure, high-performing networks, join GDIT to apply your expertise and drive meaningful outcomes for cutting-edge technologies and federal IT operations.\n#WeAreGDIT #NNSAITOPS\nThe likely salary range for this position is $111,155 - $150,385. 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:\n40Travel Required:\nLess than 10%Telecommuting Options:\nOnsite Work Location:\nUSA MD Germantown - 19901 Germantown Rd (MDC121)Additional Work Locations:\nTotal Rewards at GDIT:\nOur 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. 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