Network Administrator - Top Secret

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

LAN/WAN NETWORKING, Networking Hardware, Technical Support, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

Certifications:

None

Experience:

1 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR

Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Network Administrator and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT
We’re seeking a Network Engineer to design, deploy, and support secure, high‑performance network solutions that keep our mission moving. If you enjoy solving complex technical challenges, improving infrastructure capabilities, and working with advanced networking technologies, this role is for you.

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable LAN/WAN network architectures

• Configure routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless systems

• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot complex issues to ensure reliability and uptime

• Plan and execute network upgrades, enhancements, and capacity improvements

• Implement and enforce network security policies, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention, and secure remote access

• Maintain network integrity, documentation, backup/recovery capabilities, and compliance with regulations

• Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements based on industry best practices

• Support disaster recovery planning, testing, and business continuity efforts

• Provide technical guidance to junior network personnel

• Coordinate acquisition of hardware/software and vendor engagements as needed

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED
Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Network Administrator must have:
 

• Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree, 1+ years of experience

• 2+ years of network engineering experience

• Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain SCI
• Current IAT Level II certification
• Current networking certification (Cisco CCNA/CCNP, Juniper JNCIA/JNCIS/JNCIP, Brocade, or Aruba)
• Hands‑on experience with Cisco, Juniper, Brocade, or Aruba technologies
• Strong understanding of network design, security, and troubleshooting

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 you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.

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:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Onsite

Work Location:

USA VA Arlington

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 consulting, technology 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 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.

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