Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GDIT is a global technology and professional services company delivering technology solutions and mission services to government, defense, and intelligence organizations. The Network Engineer Senior/Principal will engineer, migrate, operate, and maintain enterprise network security services, including cloud and on-premises security solutions, next-generation firewalls, SASE/SSE platforms, network visibility, and micro-segmentation technologies.
Responsibilities
- Designs, deploys, configures, and maintains cloud and on-premises network security solutions including Palo Alto NGFW, Panorama / Strata Cloud Manager, Prisma Access, GlobalProtect, Juniper SRX, Gigamon visibility components, ExtraHop sensors, Illumio Virtual Enforcement Nodes, and related policy and automation tooling
- Maintains the integrity and security of the network device estate (Palo Alto firewalls and management planes, Juniper SRX, Gigamon TA/HC platforms, ExtraHop appliances, F5, and supporting infrastructure)
- Executes day-to-day implementation tasks for service takeovers and phased migrations: inventory and re-baselining of firewall and tunnel policies, GlobalProtect / Prisma Access policy changes, Gigamon/ExtraHop installation and feed validation, Illumio visibility deployment, and AlgoSec-driven policy cleanup
- Creates, maintains, and updates documentation (diagrams, user guides, SOPs, and runbooks)
- Supports and develops automation for configuration, validation, and reporting tasks
- Maintains and enhances knowledge of core network security technologies (Palo Alto, Juniper, Gigamon/ExtraHop, Illumio, F5, AlgoSec)
- Monitors and improves existing and new deployments; participates in agency phased rollouts under the direction of Principal / Lead engineers
- Works across teams and external customer groups to implement solutions and support infrastructure build-outs
- Handles escalations; makes assessments, recommendations, or provides solutions to resolve issues
- May coach and provide guidance to less-experienced professionals
- Coordinates the acquisition of hardware and software as well as subcontractor services as needed
Skills
- **● Required Education:** BA/BS or equivalent experience
- **● Required Experience:** 5+ years (Senior) or 8+ years (Principal) of experience with Next Generation Firewalls and enterprise network security technologies
- * Networking (Routing, Firewall, and Switching)
- * Palo Alto Networks (NGFW, Panorama / Strata Cloud Manager, Prisma Access, GlobalProtect)
- * Juniper SRX
- * F5
- * Exposure to Illumio, Gigamon, ExtraHop, or AlgoSec
- * Excellent communication skills with demonstrated experience delivering presentations and technical briefings to diverse audiences at various levels of an organization
- * Strong documentation discipline
- **● Security Clearance Level:** Must be able to pass a background check to obtain a position of Public Trust
- **● US Citizenship Required**
- **● Location:** Remote
Benefits
- A variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
- Dental plan options
- A vision plan
- 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
- Full-flex work weeks where possible
- Vacation, sick and personal time
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Paid military leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Paid jury duty leave
- 15 days of paid leave per calendar year for new employees, to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness
- An additional 10 paid holidays per year
- Up to 160 hours of paid family leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees
- Short- and long-term disability benefits
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Personal accident insurance
- Critical illness insurance
- Business travel and accident insurance
- AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities
- An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goals
- Wellness packages
- Paid time off
- Award-winning culture of innovation
- A military-friendly workplace
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