Wireless Network Administrator - Senior

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:

Cisco Technologies, Network Administration, Network Infrastructures, Networking, Routers

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

GDIT is currently seeking a Wireless Network Administrator to support the Ship Repair Facility in Japan.  This position provides management of the data communications network in Yokosuka, Japan.
 
As a Wireless Network Administrator supporting SRF, you will be responsible for enterprise-wide oversight and coordination of voice, video, radio frequency and/or data communications networks. This position is chartered with reducing risks and limiting exposure to IT systems, networks, and applications. This position utilizes strong policy and process knowledge as well as skills and expertise with a variety of technologies.

*Contract funding will end 3/31/2025*

How the Wireless Network Engineer will make an impact:

* Local Area Network (LAN) & Campus Area Network (CAN) Engineering
* Coordination of system maintenance, monitoring and installation of multiple WAN/LAN environments encompassing multiple specializations, platforms and technologies.
* Assist with research and implementation of enterprise system-wide network solutions/capabilities/enhancements to support customer business/mission goals and objectives.
* Troubleshoot and resolve issues with network infrastructure and/or components.
* Evaluate and monitor health and performance of the network including hardware and management software.
* Develop and maintain a road map for capabilities, operations, and technologies.
* Assist with development and execution of test plans and supporting documentation of all network configuration upgrades, additions or revisions for customer approval before implementation.
* Support network traffic analysis and bandwidth optimization efforts to ensure attainment of performance and availability objectives.
* Evaluate and report on new/emerging network/communication technologies to enhance capacity, performance and reliability of the network.
* Evaluate and recommend changes and/or technology upgrades to address performance, standardization and industry best practices.
* Follows all Customer network security processes and procedures, ensures compliance with all Government policies.
* Represent customer requirements in tech exchanges with other DOD agencies.

* Perform site surveys to new installations and technology refresh.
* Develop and maintain network architecture diagrams.
* Ensure compliance with DOD and SRF policy and requirements.
* Experience with configuring and maintaining Cisco Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC)
* Integration of Wireless infrastructure with Prime infrastructure.
* Experience with wireless surveying.

What you'll need to be successful:

* 8+ years related technical experience in Network and Transport technologies, tools, and techniques, with 4+ years of experience with large-scale enterprise/global networks in a high paced diverse environment.

* In-depth understanding and experience with the DOD Architecture Framework and other key DOD network architecture and strategic planning instructions.
* Installation, operations, and maintenance of Cisco and Juniper, switches, routers, Virtual Private Network (VPN) appliances and VPN clients.
* Installation, operations, and maintenance of Network analysis tools and management systems (Cisco Network Analysis Modules, Cisco Prime, Microsoft System Center Operations Manager (SCOM), etc.).
* Installation, operations, and maintenance of Cisco firewall/VPN equipment (Firepower, Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA), Firewall Services Module (FWSM), etc.).
* Experience with supporting IP services for Non-Secure Internet Protocol Router Network (NIPRNET) services (IPv4, VPN, IPv6, Multicast, Quality of Service (QOS), Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), Voice Over IP (VOIP), etc.).
* Experience with Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Open Shortest Patch First (OSPF), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and multicast.
* Utilizing change and configuration management processes and procedures (Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)
* Experience with Web Proxy and IPS technologies.

* Experience supporting and maintaining large scale wireless networks
* Ability to lift up to 50lbs.

* Upon start of employment on contract, must meet the following DOD 8570 Baseline requirements: IAT Level II

* Active DoD Secret Level Security Clearance

GDIT is your place:

• 401K with company match

• Comprehensive health insurance

• PTO

• Hybrid Work Environment

• HOLA, COLA, Uplifts

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The likely salary range for this position is $76,500 - $103,500. 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.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

None

Telecommuting Options:

Remote

Work Location:

Any Location / Remote

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. 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. 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.

GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.