FWA Network Engineer – Secret Clearance Required

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Information Assurance, Network Architecture, Networking Hardware

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

Network Engineer

GDIT is seeking qualified candidates for a Network Engineer at the Fort Wainwright Mission Training Complex (MTC) under the Mission Training Complex Capabilities Support II (MTCCS II) program. GDIT provides individual sustainment and collective Mission Command training, leadership development, Warfighter Functions (WFF) training, delta training, first‑person simulations (gaming), and constructive simulation support from squad level through Echelon Above Brigade (EAB). Responsibilities include technical integration between simulation and C4I systems, establishing and maintaining training and exercise networks, and executing Risk Management Framework (RMF) Certification and Accreditation activities.

Advance how our customers operate while advancing your own career. Join GDIT and the Mission Training Complex – Fort Wainwright as a Network Engineer and build an impactful career in enterprise IT alongside a resourceful, mission‑driven team. Our work depends on a Network Engineer who will help strengthen the readiness of our Nation’s Army in the Arctic.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT:

• Network design: Design, plan, implement, and oversee classified and unclassified MTC WAN/LAN networks supporting voice, data, and video services for exercises and events.

• External network integration: Manage MTC use of networks owned by external organizations, including NIPR, SIPR, tactical networks, and others as required.

• Cross‑site coordination: Coordinate network design, requirements, and responsibilities with other MTCs, training sites, training units, and external communications organizations.

• Architecture and configuration: Design network architecture, develop network plans, configure equipment, and assist with installation of equipment and circuits supporting distributed exercises.

• Operational and analytical tasks: Install, configure, maintain, and secure networks and associated devices.

• Simulation network support: Configure, document, test, troubleshoot, and update network documentation for internal simulation networks, including Cisco firewalls, routers, and switches. Troubleshoot TCP/IP, multicast, UDP traffic flows, and tunneling encryption devices.

• Cybersecurity compliance: Apply system updates, quarterly patches/IAVAs, SRG/STIGs, configure access control lists, and analyze or modify network devices and software to meet user and system requirements.

• Encrypted connections: Plan, develop, and execute encrypted network connections to external entities supporting constructive simulation exercises. Provide timely troubleshooting and resolution for network issues.

• Monitoring and backups: Monitor network performance and conduct scheduled backups and recovery testing.

• Requirements review: Review and update network requirements for accuracy and doctrinal compliance.

• Special projects: Participate in special projects as assigned.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Education: BA/BS Degree or equivalent relevant years of experience

• Required Experience: minimum of five (5) years’ related experience in network architecture design, implementation, and management; MTC experience preferred

• Required Technical Skills:  

  • Possess advanced knowledge in network planning, troubleshooting and maintenance

  • Possess knowledge of network hardware and software components

  • Strong understanding of technology integration, information flow, configuration and implementation of LAN, WAN, DNS, DHCP, firewalls and security, and storage and backup methodologies

  • Must understand and be able to apply Risk Management Framework (RMF) methodology and the Certification & Accreditation process

  • Must have experience in applying network patches and STIGs and performing other RMF Cybersecurity tasks

• Certification: SEC+ required; Meet DoD 8570.01-M Baseline Computing Environment (CE) Certification Requirements at Information Assurance Technical Level II (IAT II), CCNA (preferred)

• Security Clearance Level: Secret clearance is required

• Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Experience with tactical networks at the division level and higher

  • Experience working with Microsoft server platform and Cisco routers and switches

  • Knowledgeable in MSPP, MPLS, and BGP configurations, architecture, and technologies

  • Knowledge of specific product lines, e.g., Cisco, Palo Alto, Wire Shark, and Solar Winds

• Location: On Customer Site/moderate travel to other customer sites throughout Pacific AoR

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: 401K with company match

• Community: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplace

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The likely salary range for this position is $81,349 - $101,200. 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:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA AK Fort Wainwright

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.

 

 

Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

 

 

About Our Work:

We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

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