Optical engineer Jobs in Niedernhausen

Type of Requisition :

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess :

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain :

Secret

Public Trust / Other Required :

None

Job Family : Network Engineering

Job Qualifications : Skills :

Communication Network, Networks, Routing and Switching

Certifications :

CompTIA - Security+ - CompTIA - CompTIA

Experience :

7 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required :

Job Description :

GDIT has an exciting opportunity to support U.S. Army Europe and Africa in Wiesbaden Germany as a member of our Enterprise Mission Information Technology Services program.

The Network Engineer is responsible for designing, planning, and building communications networks supporting multi-tenant customer base. Responsible for learning new platforms, developing and deploying multi-tenant enabled solutions, and training team members on operations. The network Engineer will be responsible for planning and implementing major changes to core routing and switching infrastructure, major network expansions, The Network Engineer will be tasked with the planning implementation of enhancements and analyzing customer requirements and provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems.

HOW A NETWORK ENGINEER WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

Develop automated solutions to monitor network resources for health and configuration compliance.

Work closely with systems and security teams to define requirements and engineer solutions using Zero-Trust ideals.

Assist the team with procurement support as required.

Providing technical training, documentation, and technical assistance to Help Desk personnel and other organizations.

Work closely with vendors to design and implement new systems.

Maintain - and potentially acquire - the certifications necessary to meet the evolving needs of the mission.

Perform on-site data center visits for installations, reconfigurations, and device decommissioning.

Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEED

Experience : 7+ years of demonstrated Network Engineering experience.

Security Clearance : Secret clearance.

Certifications : CCNA, CCNP or equivalent industry certification is required. Must meet DOD 8570 requirements and be eligible for IAT level II access upon hire for positions with elevated privileges.

Skills and Experience : Knowledge and experience with routing, switching and encryption protocols (e.g. OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, Spanning Tree Protocol, ISAKMP, ESP, MACSEC, etc.) Experience designing and implementing routed networks in multi-vendor environments requiring high-availability. Knowledge and experience with MP-BGP concepts including Layer 3 VPN over MPLS and EVPN. Knowledge and experience with current Cisco IOS software and hardware features. Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

At least one Preferred Qualification....

Preferred Qualifications :

Current CCNP Routing and Switching or CCNP Enterprise

Strong understanding of multi-enclave network environments.

Experience supporting DoD Command and Control (C2) system requirements, including multicast based content delivery

Strong understanding of ISE design, protocols, profiles, management, and functions.

Knowledge and experience with CSfC Multi-Site Connectivity and Mobility packages

Knowledge and experience with data center networking, hyper-converged server infrastructure, network storage

Ability to develop Infrastructure as Code using Ansible, and understanding of CI / CD pipeline for software development

Programming / scripting languages : Python, Visual Basic for Applications (Office), Bash

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE :

Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home

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

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The likely salary range for this position is $93,500 - $126,500. 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.

Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and / or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

Travel Required :

Less than 10%

T elecommuting Options :

Onsite

Work Location :

DEU Wiesbaden - Wiesbaden Army Airfield (APC180)

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 Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 30 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI / ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology.

We connect people with the most impactful client missions, creating an unparalleled work experience that allows them to see their impact every day. We create opportunities for our people to lead and learn simultaneously. From securing our nation’s most sensitive systems, to enabling digital transformation and cloud adoption, our people are the ones who make change real.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans