About the role

  • Plan, build, integrate, and baseline CANES lab/field configurations (rack/stack, power, fiber/copper, VLANs, routing, virtualization) and produce “as-built” packages
  • Develop and execute test procedures for Developmental Test & Evaluation (DT&E) and System Operational Verification Tests (SOVTs); support Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs) and capture objective evidence
  • Harden Windows/Linux and virtualized hosts (VMware ESXi/NSX) using DISA STIGs; run ACAS scans and remediate findings under RMF guidance
  • Produce and maintain engineering artifacts: block/rack elevations, interface control, cable running sheets, Bill of Materials (BOM), site survey checklists, Installation Design Package (IDP) inputs, and Base Electronic System Engineering Plans (BESEPs)
  • Analyze network performance (Wireshark, iperf, NetFlow), troubleshoot L1–L3 issues, and recommend QoS/routing changes; contribute to GPON and wireless enclave designs
  • Participate in Configuration Control Board (CCB)/Problem & Trouble Report Board (PTRB); manage hardware/software baselines and assets in CMPro; author and track changes/Trouble Reports
  • Coordinate with NIWC Pacific engineers, PEO C4I/PMW-160, shipyards, and Fleet users; brief status, risks, and mitigations to IPTs/WIPTs
  • Draft inputs to System Engineering Plans (SEPs), test plans/reports, and readiness briefs; maintain documentation in Jira/ServiceNow/Confluence or equivalent
  • Support site installs and upgrades on ships/shore facilities; execute checkout, fault isolation, and turnover to operations with clean hand-offs

Requirements

  • Active Secret clearance
  • US Citizenship Required
  • 2+ years in systems/network engineering for enterprise or tactical environments, including hands-on integration, test, and documentation
  • Familiarity with Navy programs (e.g., CANES/ADNS) or similar
  • Networking: TCP/IP, VLANs, routing/switching, QoS, HDLC/Serial basics
  • Cisco IOS/NX-OS fundamentals
  • Compute/Virtualization: Windows/Linux administration, Active Directory/Group Policy, VMware ESXi/virtual networking
  • Tools: Wireshark, iperf, Visio, Git, scripting (PowerShell/Bash/Python)
  • Harden systems using DISA STIGs; run ACAS scans and remediate findings under RMF guidance
  • Certifications (DoD 8140/8570): IAT II baseline (e.g., Security+ CE) or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
  • BS/BA in Electrical/Computer/Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; equivalent military training/experience considered
  • Ability to work in classified labs and onboard ships/submarines/airborne ground sites
  • Ability to travel (Limited CONUS/OCONUS travel as tasking requires)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages
  • A variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
  • Dental plan options
  • A vision plan
  • 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars and receive a company match
  • Paid time off plans (vacation, sick and personal time)
  • Paid holidays (typically an additional 10 paid holidays per year)
  • GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid military leave
  • Paid bereavement leave
  • Paid jury duty leave
  • GDIT Paid Family Leave program (up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period)
  • Short and long-term disability benefits
  • Life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance
  • Personal accident insurance
  • Critical illness insurance
  • Business travel and accident insurance
  • 401K with company match
  • Competitive pay
  • AI-powered career tool for career steps and learning opportunities
  • Internal mobility team supporting career growth
  • Full-flex work week / Flexible work arrangements

Job title

Engineer, Tactical Network – CANES

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$82,283 - $111,323 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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