Company: General Dynamics IT Location: Newington, VA Employment Type: Full Time Date Posted: 04/11/2026 Job Categories:
Engineering, Information Technology
Job Description
Sr. Network Engineer
Transform technology into opportunity as a Network Engineer at GDIT. Shape whats next for mission-critical government projects while shaping whats next for your engineering career.
MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT As a Network Engineer, the work youll do at GDIT will be impactful to the mission of supporting national security, defense operations, and critical infrastructure protection. You will play a crucial role in designing, securing, and maintaining resilient network architectures that enable uninterrupted communication, real-time data sharing, and mission-critical system availability, ensuring that operational objectives are achieved efficiently and securely in dynamic and high-stakes environments.
Design and architect scalable, secure voice, video, wireless, and data communication networks
Lead development of high-level and low-level network designs (HLD/LLD)
Deploy and integrate Cisco-based enterprise and data center solutions
Configure and support advanced technologies including BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VXLAN, and EVPN
Serve as a trusted technical advisor to stakeholders and senior leadership
Translate complex technical requirements into actionable strategies and architectures
Collaborate across multiple technical disciplines including security, cloud, and DevOps
Operate effectively in a fast-paced environment managing competing priorities
Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues and perform root cause analysis
Identify and implement performance, reliability, and security improvements Develop automation solutions using Python, Ansible, or similar tools
WHAT YOULL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your engineering expertise along with a drive for innovation to GDIT. The Network Engineer Sr Principal must have: Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (or equivalent experience) Experience: 10+ years of related experience.
Required Technical skills:
Routing & switching (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
LAN/WAN architecture and deployment
Network monitoring and performance tools (SolarWinds, NetFlow, Wireshark).
Security clearance level: TS/SCI US citizenship required Role requirements:
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to engage with senior leadership and influence decisions
Advanced problem-solving and analytical skills
Location:On Customer Site
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 Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace
OWN YOUR OPPORTUNITY Explore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and youll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.