Engineer (Tactical Network - CANES) | Active Secret clearance at General Dynamics Information Technology

Anykščiai, Utena County, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Dec, 25

Salary

111323.0

Posted On

27 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Windows System Administration, TCP/IP, VLANs, Routing, Switching, QoS, High-Level Data Link Control, Cisco IOS, VMware ESXi, Wireshark, Scripting, Configuration Control, Test Procedure Development, Cybersecurity

Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

Description

Type of Requisition: Pipeline Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: Secret Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: Professional Engineering Job Qualifications: Skills: Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Windows System Administration Certifications: None Experience: 2 + years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: Advance Navy mission networks as an Engineer with GDIT. You’ll support Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific Codes 55131/55132/55133) delivering and sustaining Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) and related tactical network capabilities across ashore, afloat, subsurface, airborne, mobile, and joint environments. This hands-on role blends systems, network, and software/hardware integration with rigorous testing, configuration management, and cybersecurity best practices for Program Management Warfare (PMW-160) Tactical Networks. MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT Plan, build, integrate, and baseline CANES lab/field configurations (rack/stack, power, fiber/copper, VLANs, routing, virtualization) and produce “as-built” packages. Develop and execute test procedures for Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E) and System Operational Verification Tests (SOVTs); support Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and capture objective evidence. Harden Windows/Linux and virtualized hosts (VMware ESXi/NSX) using Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs); run Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scans and remediate findings under Risk Management Framework (RMF) guidance. Produce and maintain engineering artifacts: block/rack elevations, interface control, cable running sheets, Bill of Materials (BOM), site survey checklists, Installation Design Package (IDP) inputs, and Base Electronic System Engineering Plans (BESEPs). Analyze network performance (Wireshark, iperf, NetFlow), troubleshoot L1–L3 issues, and recommend Quality of Service (QoS)/routing changes; contribute to Gigabit-capable Passive Optical Networks (GPON) and wireless enclave designs. Participate in Configuration Control Board (CCB)/Problem & Trouble Report Board (PTRB); manage hardware/software baselines and assets in CMPro; author and track changes/Trouble Reports. Coordinate with NIWC Pacific engineers, Program Executive Office Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (PEO C4I)/PMW-160, shipyards, and Fleet users; brief status, risks, and mitigations to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)/Working IPTs (WIPTs). Draft inputs to System Engineering Plans (SEPs), test plans/reports, and readiness briefs; maintain disciplined documentation in Jira/ServiceNow/Confluence or equivalent. Support site installs and upgrades on ships/shore facilities; execute checkout, fault isolation, and turnover to operations with clean hand-offs. WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED (Required): Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance. Experience: 2+ years in systems/network engineering for enterprise or tactical environments, including hands-on integration, test, and documentation; familiarity with Navy programs (e.g., CANES/ADNS) or similar. Technical Skills: Networking: TCP/IP, VLANs, routing/switching, QoS, High-Level Data Link Control (HDLC)/Serial basics; Cisco IOS/NX-OS fundamentals. Compute/Virtualization: Windows/Linux administration, Active Directory/Group Policy, VMware ESXi/virtual networking. Tools: Wireshark, iperf, Visio, Git, scripting (PowerShell/Bash/Python). Engineering rigor: requirements tracing, test procedure development, defect tracking, and configuration control. Certifications (DoD 8140/8570): IAT II baseline (e.g., Security+ CE) or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire. Education: BS/BA in Electrical/Computer/Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; equivalent military training/experience considered. Work Location: Onsite NIWC Pacific, San Diego, CA (labs/shipyards/fleet concentration areas). Limited CONUS/OCONUS travel as tasking requires; ability to work in classified labs and onboard ships/submarines/airborne ground sites. Position Availability: Position is pending final contract award. US Citizenship Required WHAT WE’D LOVE FOR YOU TO HAVE (Desired): CCNA/CCNP, VMware VCP, RHCSA/RHCE, Linux+, or similar vendor certifications. Experience with GPON, wireless enclave security, satellite communications (SATCOM), and encryption devices (e.g., TACLANE) in classified networks. RMF/eMASS artifact familiarity; participation in Cyber Command Readiness Inspection (CCRI) preparations. Exposure to Requirements Management (DOORS), Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) (Cameo), and STIG automation (Ansible). Shipboard installation experience (SHIPALT/IDP/FRCB packages) and readiness events (DT/OT). ITIL Foundation and experience with CMPro, Jira/ServiceNow. GDIT IS YOUR PLACE At 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 Flexibility: Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore a career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your ambition to deliver your best work. The likely salary range for this position is $82,283 - $111,323. 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: 10-25% Telecommuting Options: Hybrid Work Location: USA CA San Diego Additional Work Locations: Any Location / Remote 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. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. 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. 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Responsibilities

As an Engineer, you will support the delivery and sustainment of Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES) and related tactical network capabilities. This role involves hands-on integration, testing, and documentation in various environments including ashore, afloat, and airborne.