Senior Network Engineer
About General Dynamics
General Dynamics is organized into four business groups: Aerospace, Marine Systems, Combat Systems and Technologies.
We have a balanced business model which gives each business unit the flexibility to stay agile and maintain an intimate understanding of customer requirements.
Each business unit is responsible for the execution of its strategy and operational performance. Our corporate leaders set the overall strategy of the business and manage allocation of capital. This unique model keeps us focused on what matters — delivering on our promises to customers through relentless improvement, continued growth, boosting return on invested capital and disciplined capital deployment.
Responsibilities for this Position
Senior Network Engineer
US-CT-Groton
Job ID: 2025-14403
Type: Full-Time
# of Openings: 3
Category: Information Technology
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Overview
The Opportunity:
General Dynamics Electric Boat, the worlds foremost designer and builder of nuclear submarines, is seeking a Network Engineers to join the organization within the Information Technology (EBIT) Department.
Position Summary:
The individual in this position will possess the ability to apply subject matter knowledge to solve complex business problems, while also frequently contributing to the development of new ideas and methods.
The responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Solve and execute on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.
- Provide expertise to functional project teams and participate in cross-functional initiatives.
- Function independently with significant individual judgment within broadly defined policies and practices to determine best method for accomplishing work and achieving objectives
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will possess the following:
- Project management knowledge or experience with excellent analytical and problem solving skills, including appropriate due diligence.
- Possess creative ability, consulting skills, leadership qualities, credibility and self-confidence. Influencing skills and ability to work effectively in a geographically dispersed team.
- Demonstrated technical leadership skills. Ability to translate business needs into technical requirements and solutions.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelors of Science in IT or related technical degree
- 4+ years related Network IT experience (senior or above)
- Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Certification (equivalent IT certifications) plus Palo Alto Networks Certified Network Security Engineer (PCNSE) (or equivalent)
- Demonstrated experience as a network solution architect in a global infrastructure environment, including SDWAN
Preferred:
- Strong experience in planning, designing, installing, configuring & troubleshooting Routers/Switches and firewalls in the field.
- Strong experience in Firewall configurations using Next Gen Firewalls, such as Palo Alto Networks.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in Wireless network administration, experience in Aruba Network is an added advantage.
- Strong understanding of the OSPF and BGP routing protocols.
- Strong understanding of layer 2 and layer 3 switching protocols.
- Strong understanding of the following: HSRP, DSCP, NAT/SNAT, TCP/IP, Multicast, Ethernet.
- Strong familiarity with the following WAN technologies: Carrier provided MPLS, VPN, and SD-WAN.
- Ability to install, configure and troubleshoot OS network issues in Windows and Linux.
- Strong understanding of DHCP, DNS/domain services.
- Strong experience in VPN, IPSec, GRE, SSL tunnels and F5 BigIP.
- Strong experience in cloud based networking.
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General Dynamics Electric Boat is a recognized leader in the design, construction and lifecycle support of submarines for the United States Navy.
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