About this role
Overview
The Opportunity:
General Dynamics Electric Boat, the world’s 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
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelors of Science in IT or related technical degree
- 5+ 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)
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.
- 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.
- Strong understanding of DHCP, DNS/domain services.
- Strong experience in VPN, IPSec, GRE, SSL tunnels and F5 BigIP.
- Strong experience in cloud based networking.
Skills
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.
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge in Wireless network
- Demonstrated experience as a network solution architect in a global infrastructure environment, including SDWAN
- Ability to install, configure and troubleshoot OS network issues in Windows and Linux.
Other facts
About General Dynamics Electric Boat
General Dynamics Electric Boat is a business unit of General Dynamics with headquarters in Groton, CT. The world’s first and finest submarine builder, Electric Boat was established in 1899 to complete the U.S. Navy’s first modern commissioned submarine, USS Holland. Designed and built by Electric Boat, USS Nautilus, the world’s first nuclear-powered submarine, was launched in 1954. Electric Boat has designed and delivered 17 of the U.S. Navy’s 20 classes of nuclear submarines. Now in its second centennial of submarine building, EB is the design yard and prime contractor for the Virginia-class submarine program, currently in production. EB is also designing and developing the Columbia-class ballistic-missile submarine which will replace the current Ohio class beginning in 2027.
What you'll do
- The Network Engineer will solve complex problems and provide expertise to project teams while functioning independently within defined policies. Responsibilities include evaluating multiple factors to determine the best methods for achieving objectives.
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