Network Engineer (Mid-Career Level)

General Dynamics Land Systems
401(k)
United States, Michigan, Sterling Heights
38500 Mound Road (Show on map)
Nov 27, 2024
About the Role: 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. Company Information: 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. What We Offer: Starting your career or you are an experience professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you. Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits. 401k Match (6%) Educational Assistance 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off) On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment Onsite cafeteria, fitness center, and outdoor fitness track Responsibilities to Anticipate/Expect: Analyze current and upcoming business / application requirements and present clear concise design solutions Develop and deploy Enterprise Network infrastructure standards Experience working within industry standard change management processes Build and maintain network documentation to include Visio Diagrams Design and implement short- and long-term strategic plans to advance services and ensure capacity meets existing and future requirements. Develop, implement, and maintain global policies, procedures, and associated training plans for infrastructure administration. Participate in the development of IT strategies in collaboration with global colleagues and the leadership team. Conduct research and make recommendations on products, services, protocols, and standards in support of all infrastructure procurement and development efforts. Conduct site surveys of new and existing sites and develop suggestions and plans to improve connectivity, data flow, and design. Position Requirements: Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN experience (expertise preferred) Cisco Certified Network Administrator (or industry equivalent) 7 - 10 years' experience This position will require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible) Familiarity with Cisco Enterprise environments Expertise with Cisco Identity Services Engine (Cisco ISE) Experience with Network Access Control, 802.1x, Security Posture and Profiling Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities. Strong customer service orientation. Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment. Additional Information: Occasional travel required (<10%). Sitting for extended periods of time. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, power tools, and to handle other computer components. Occasional inspection of cables in floors, closets and ceilings. Lifting and transporting of moderately heavy objects, such as servers and peripherals. GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience and education/training background, in addition to local market comparable and business considerations when extending an offer.