Network/Field Service Engineer – Southeast Region

General Dynamics Information Technology

Network Field Service Engineer optimizing data communication networks in Southeast U.S. with significant travel and required Secret clearance.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeAlabama, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $73,965 - $86,250 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in network operations, including the design, installation, and maintenance of local area and virtual private networks. Proficient in network analysis and documentation, with a strong understanding of hardware and software interconnection.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Network Analysis ExperienceIAT Level II CertificationSecret ClearanceBachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering or Computer ScienceExperience with Hand and Power Tools

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Hard Skills

Network DesignNetwork MaintenanceRouter ConfigurationCisco SwitchesFirewallsWindows Server 2008/2012SQLRedHatSchematic ReadingLow Voltage Hardware Knowledge

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

VPNNetwork DocumentationOperational Instructions

Certifications & Qualifications

Security+

Industry Keywords

Data Communication NetworkVoice Communication NetworkThird-Party MaintenanceCost Optimization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FirewallsSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Maintains smooth operation of local area, worldwide, and virtual private networks (VPN)
Plans, evaluates, designs, and coordinates installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data and/or voice communication network
Maintains technical expertise in all areas of networks and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, Cisco switches, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, Windows servers 2008 / 2012, WIN 7, WIN 10 OS, SQL and REDHAT etc
May propose solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements based on future needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings
Prepares or ensures that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions
Provides regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems
May coordinate third-party maintenance for network equipment
May design network or portion of network that includes selection and recommendation of hardware and software packages

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have a current and active Secret clearance
Network analysis experience - 3 years of experience
IAT Level II (Security+ or equivalent certification) desired
Must be able to read and understand schematics and designs
Must hold a valid Driver's License
Knowledge of low voltage hardware desired
Experience with using Hand and Power Tools desired
The ability to travel frequently
Bachelor's degree in Electronics Engineering or Computer Science (desired)
4+ years of experience in lieu of degree

Benefits

Comp & perks

variety of medical plan options
some with Health Savings Accounts
dental plan options
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
a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave
new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year
the GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees
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