Job Details

Engineer (Tactical Network - CANES) | Active Secret clearance

Job Summary

Advance Navy mission networks as an Engineer with GDIT. 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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, build, integrate, and baseline CANES lab/field configurations and produce "as-built" packages.
• Develop and execute test procedures for Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E) and System Operational Verification Tests (SOVTs).
• Harden Windows/Linux and virtualized hosts using Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs).
• Produce and maintain engineering artifacts.
• Analyze network performance and troubleshoot L1-L3 issues.
• Participate in Configuration Control Board (CCB)/Problem & Trouble Report Board (PTRB).
• Coordinate with NIWC Pacific engineers and brief status, risks, and mitigations to Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)/Working IPTs (WIPTs).
• Draft inputs to System Engineering Plans (SEPs) and maintain disciplined documentation.
• Support site installs and upgrades on ships/shore facilities.

Requirements

• Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance.
• Experience: 2+ years in systems/network engineering for enterprise or tactical environments.
• Technical Skills:
  • Networking: TCP/IP, VLANs, routing/switching, QoS.
  • Compute/Virtualization: Windows/Linux administration, Active Directory/Group Policy, VMware ESXi/virtual networking.
  • Tools: Wireshark, iperf, Visio, Git, scripting (PowerShell/Bash/Python).
• 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.

What We Offer

GDIT offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth and development.