Lead Network Engineer

Type of Requisition: Regular Clearance Level Must Currently Possess: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None Public Trust/Other Required: NACI

(T1) Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Job

Qualifications

• Skills:
• Cisco Network Switches, Firewalls Configuration, IT Leadership, Network
• Infrastructures, Palo Alto Certifications: None Experience: 10 + years of
• related experience US Citizenship Required: No

Job Description

The Lead Network

Engineer will support Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) projects

by providing technical leadership and hands-on expertise in the design,

implementation, and management of enterprise network infrastructure. This role

works closely with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to deliver

complex initiatives, ensuring high availability, security, and performance of

network systems. The ideal candidate is both a strong technical expert and a

collaborative team player who can lead and mentor staff while driving project

success. HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT: Lead the design, planning, implementation,

and maintenance of enterprise LAN/WAN, Zscaler, and network security

infrastructure Lead a team of network engineers, working directly with client

counterpart Coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals

Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, and remote access systems in

support of secure and scalable network operations Implement and support RSA

SecurID / RSA Authentication Manager solutions, including integration with VPNs,

RADIUS, and enterprise authentication systems Design, implement, and

troubleshoot IPv4 and IPv6 network architectures, ensuring seamless integration

and scalability across environments Provides innovative methods and technical

solutions using the engineering design process. Collaborate closely with Project

Managers, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver complex network projects on

time and within scope Analyze customer and business requirements to develop

technical solutions for complex networking challenges Ensure network integrity,

security, and compliance with federal and organizational policies, including

backup and recovery capabilities Monitor network performance using

industry-leading tools, proactively identifying and resolving issues Plan and

execute network upgrades, enhancements, and technology refresh initiatives

Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies to improve network performance,

security, and scalability Coordinate procurement of network hardware, software,

and vendor/subcontractor services as needed Develop and maintain network

documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures. WHAT YOU NEED TO

SUCCEED: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and

experience. 10+ years' experience in network engineering, as described below 5+

years' experience leading a team of network engineers and working directly with

client counterpart Proven ability to lead teams and manage technical efforts in

complex environments Experience supporting federal or enterprise-level IT

environments Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS: Strong experience in network engineering and

architecture (LAN/WAN, routing/switching, firewalls, Zscaler) Hands-on

experience with RSA SecurID / RSA Authentication Manager and network

authentication protocols (RADIUS, LDAP) Expert with Cisco switches network

software upgrades Troubleshoot complex network issues (Expert) Vulnerability

Remediation Process Update technical documentation, maintaining & implementation

of the SOP for network security (A Must) Cisco IPsec VPN troubleshooting Cisco

Identity Services Engine (ISE) SolarWinds automation scripts Cisco ASA Firewall

5500 / Firepower (A Must) Palo Alto Firewalls Panorama Azure experience with

NSGs (Networking) Analyzing PCAP Files using Wireshark Change Management Process

TLS certificates renewals and installs Troubleshooting using Riverbed, Grafana

or Cribl, and other tools as available NetScaler Citrix experience, preferred

Must be willing to work after hours and weekends during maintenance windows

(onsite) as-needed (A Must) - approximately every 9 weeks LOCATION: Rockville,

MD (onsite) CLEARANCE: Ability to obtain a Public Trust: candidate must have

lived in the United States at least three (3) out of the last five (5) years and

pass a public trust background investigation. 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 #FedHealthJobs #GDITPriority The likely salary range for this

position is $142,792 - $170,200. 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: None Telecommuting

Options: Onsite Work Location: USA MD Rockville Additional Work Locations: 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. 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

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