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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 #GDITpriority Work Requirements