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Lead Network Engineer

GDIT

Lead Network Engineer

full-timePosted: Aug 26, 2026Updated: Sep 2, 2026DEU Wiesbaden - Wiesbaden Army Airfield (APC180)

Job Description

Type of Requisition:RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:Top SecretClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:Top SecretPublic Trust/Other Required:NoneJob Family:IT Infrastructure and OperationsJob Qualifications:Skills:Communication Network, Microsoft Windows, Network EngineeringCertifications:CompTIA Security+ CE | CompTIA - CompTIAExperience:10 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:YesJob Description:Lead Network EngineerTransform technology into opportunity as a Lead Network Engineer at GDIT. Shape what’s next for mission-critical coalition network projects across the globe while shaping what’s next for your engineering career.MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACTAs a Lead Network Engineer you will help ensure that today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.Provide management, direction, administration, quality assurance, and leadership of coalition network engineering and service delivery.Manage and prioritize coalition network needs and analyze project costs and feasibilityKeep well-informed of NATO FMN standards, new technologies and industry best practices when developing coalition network support plansAnalyze customer's requirements, concept of operations documents, and high level system architectures to develop network requirements specificationsGuide network development and implementation planning through assessment or preparation of network engineering management plans and network integration and test plansUltimate responsibility for the technical integrity of work performed and deliverables associated with the Network Engineering area of responsibilityResponsible for long-term planning, including circuit forecasts, traffic studies, and other coalition network performance criteriaWHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:Required Experience:Ten (10) years of experience leading complex coalition network engineering effortsTen (10) years of experience leading the development, implementation, andmaintenance of coalition enterprise IT service programs, including multinationalinteroperability, cybersecurity compliance, and mission-critical network supportProficiency in applying Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs), managing network access controls and implementing boundary protectionExtensive, hands-on experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting scalable, multi-domain architecturesEducation:A bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) discipline from an accredited institution, preferably in engineering, computer science, IT, mathematics, or a related fieldCertification and Training Requirements:A Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise certification (or higher)A CCNP Service Provider and/or CCNP Data Center certificationIAT-III baseline certification: SecurityX/CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, or CCSPSecurity Clearance: TS clearance with SCI eligibility.GDIT IS YOUR PLACEAt GDIT, the mission is our purpose, and our people are at the center of everything we do.Growth: AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunitiesSupport: An internal mobility team focused on helping you achieve your career goalsRewards: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match, and competitive pay and paid time offCommunity: Award-winning culture of innovation and a military-friendly workplaceOWN YOUR OPPORTUNITYExplore an enterprise IT career at GDIT and you’ll find endless opportunities to grow alongside colleagues who share your desire to drive operations forward.#defenseOCONUS #GDITRecruiting#GDITArmyThe likely salary range for this position is $106,250 - $143,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted.Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Travel Required:Less than 10%Telecommuting Options:OnsiteWork Location:DEU Wiesbaden - Wiesbaden Army Airfield (APC180)Additional Work Locations:Total Rewards at GDIT:Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and 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. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.Our Identity Verification Process:As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes. About Our Work:We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events atgdit.com/tc.Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

Locations

  • DEU Wiesbaden - Wiesbaden Army Airfield (APC180)

Salary

106,250 - 143,750 USD / yearly

Skills Required

  • applying Security Technical Implementation Guidelinesintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • Ten (10) years of experience leading complex coalition network engineering efforts (experience)
  • Ten (10) years of experience leading the development, implementation, and (experience)
  • maintenance of coalition enterprise IT service programs, including multinational (experience)
  • interoperability, cybersecurity compliance, and mission-critical network support (experience)
  • Proficiency in applying Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs), managing network access controls and implementing boundary protection (experience)
  • Extensive, hands-on experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting scalable, multi-domain architectures (experience)
  • Ten (10) years of experience leading complex coalition network engineering efforts (experience)
  • Ten (10) years of experience leading the development, implementation, and (experience)
  • maintenance of coalition enterprise IT service programs, including multinational (experience)
  • interoperability, cybersecurity compliance, and mission-critical network support (experience)
  • Proficiency in applying Security Technical Implementation Guidelines (STIGs), managing network access controls and implementing boundary protection (experience)
  • Extensive, hands-on experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting scalable, multi-domain architectures (experience)
  • A Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise certification (or higher) (certification)
  • A CCNP Service Provider and/or CCNP Data Center certification (certification)
  • IAT-III baseline certification: SecurityX/CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, or CCSP (certification)
  • A Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise certification (or higher) (certification)
  • A CCNP Service Provider and/or CCNP Data Center certification (certification)
  • IAT-III baseline certification: SecurityX/CASP+, CCNP Security, CISA, CISSP, GCED, GCIH, or CCSP (certification)

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