Network Engineer

Responsibilities for this Position

Requisition Number: 10216

Location: Sterling Heights Complex (LSHC)

Position Type: Full-Time Regular

Education Required: Bachelors Degree

Relocation Provided: No

Experience Required: 1 - 3 Years

Department: Network Support - L0048 (Indirect)

Position Description:

General Dynamics Land Systems (GDLS) is looking for an exceptional Network Engineer's to join our team. This role is instrumental in deploying, operating, and scaling high-performance Cisco route/switch and wireless networks, managing Palo Alto Firewalls, remote VPN access, and deploying cloud technologies providing world-class availability, performance, and security.

You'll provide worldwide network support within a small, collaborative team that strives to ensure 99.9% network reliability. This is a hands-on role shaping the future of how GDLS purchases & deploys networking for both employees and partners. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, self-motivated, keeps up on the latest technologies, has good communication skills and wants an opportunity to play a foundational role in delivering outstanding IT support of greatest land based vehicles the warfighter requires.

Position Requirements:

Responsibilities

Strategy & Planning

• Collaborate with IT management to assess near- and long-term network capacity needs.
• Create and maintain documentation as it relates to network configuration, network mapping and service records.
• Develop, implement and maintain policies, procedures, and associated training plans for network administration, usage, and disaster recovery.

Acquisition & Deployment

• Design and deploy company LANs, WANs, and wireless networks, including servers, routers, hubs, switches, UPSs, load balancers and VPNs
• Conduct research on network products, services, protocols, and standards to remain abreast of developments in the networking industry.
• Oversee new and existing equipment, hardware, and software upgrades.
• Interact and negotiate with vendors, outsourcers, various departments and contractors to secure network products and services.

Operational Management

• Configure firewalls, gateways, VPN's, and load balancers to ensure their smooth and reliable operation for fulfilling security and business objectives and processes
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot problem areas as needed
• Oversee installation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network routing, firewall, gateway, VPN, and load balancer hardware, software, and connections across multiple locations
• Practice network asset management, including maintenance of network component inventory and related documentation and technical specifications information
• Monitor and test network performance and provide network performance statistics and reports.
• Participate in managing all network security solutions.
• Follow operational requirements such as change control, patch windows, etc.

Position Requirements:

Formal Education & Certification

• Bachelors of Science degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related is preferred.
• Experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 3 years of experience as a network firewall engineer delivering infrastructure design and operational excellence. Certifications in CISCO, Juniper and/or Palo Alto networking products

Formal Education & Certification

• Bachelors of Science degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related is preferred.
• Experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 3 years of experience as a network administrator or engineer delivering infrastructure design and operational excellence.
• Certifications in CISCO networking products is preferred

Knowledge & Experience

• Proven experience and success with Cisco router and switch design, implementation, and management.
• Proven experience with network capacity planning, network security principles, and general network management best practices.
• Excellent hands-on technical knowledge of network switch, router, firewall, and management software
• Working technical knowledge of current network hardware, protocols, and Internet standards, including IPv4, IPv6, Cisco IOS, WWAS, Palo Alto (PAN), Citrix ADC (Netscaler)
• Excellent hardware troubleshooting experience.
• Competence with testing software and procedures for voice and data networks (sniffer / port mirroring, etc).
• Good understanding of the organization's goals and objectives.
• Knowledge of applicable data privacy practices and laws.

Personal Attributes

• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Able to conduct research into networking issues and products as required.
• Ability to present ideas in user-friendly language.
• Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Work Conditions

• 9/80 work week and on-call availability
• 5% business travel
• Sitting for extended periods of time.
• Rotational On Call assignment
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and to handle other computer components.
• Inspection of cables in floors and ceilings.
• Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as switches, routers and UPS's

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At GDLS, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a safe space, which empowers our team members to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We welcome all diverse backgrounds and experiences, as we see the value in creating a dynamic environment of diverse culture preference. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. General Dynamics Land Systems is committed to working with and providing accommodations to individuals with a disability. Candidates who require a reasonable accommodation due to disability for any part of the application or hiring process may contact benefits@gdls.com for assistance. Determination of requests for reasonable accommodation are made on a case-by-case basis.