Engineer I - Network

Overview

General Dynamics Electric Boat, a leader in naval innovation, is seeking passionate individuals to contribute to the design, construction and maintenance of state-of-the-art submarines for the U.S. Navy. Be part of a dynamic team, drive technological advancements, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of maritime defense. If you're ready for a challenging and rewarding career, apply now to be at the forefront of naval engineering excellence.

 

Electric Boat, Department 475, is seeking a highly motivated individual to join its team of experienced IT Network Engineers.  We are looking for someone who is just starting or early on in their IT career and is eager to gain network administration experience.  The successful candidate will be expected to attend training sessions to maintain and improve skill sets as well as cross train peers. The position provides challenging work and a means to continue gaining technical skills and broadening experience.

 

Department 475 is responsible for managing the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP) Network (NNPP Net) at Electric Boat. The EB LAN portion of the NNPP Net consists of Electric Boat users across the country including the east coast and pacific northwest. The network is expanding to support many changes including new construction, maintenance and modernization contracts, and to meet changing security requirements.

 

Network Administrator Key Responsibilities

• Managing, administering, troubleshooting, and maintaining network routers, firewalls (Palo Alto), switches (Cisco), and network encryptors (TACLANE)
• Participating in campus fiber planning/projects
• Working with teams to implement cyber security initiatives including network firewalls
• Working with senior Network Engineers to address network security patching and vulnerability management
• Attending training sessions to maintain and improve skillsets
• Participating in network related projects involving multiple teams
• Monitoring system performance
• Other tasks and duties as needed

This position requires implementing government standard configurations to network equipment. It provides team members with challenging work and a means to continue gaining technical skills and broadening their experience throughout their career. The position also requires regular physical access to network devices throughout the Groton shipyard and New London, Kings Highway, and Quonset Point, RI campuses so a lot of walking and local travel is required. Occasional travel to the secondary locations is expected. This includes sites from MD to GA and the west coast.

 

This position is 100% on-site. No remote or hybrid option available. 

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field
• 0-5 years relevant experience
• Foundational knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and VLANs
• Familiarity with Cisco IOS, Junos, or similar network operating systems
• Applicant must possess, or be able to obtain, a DoD Top Secret clearance
• This role is 100% on-site

Preferred

• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate), CompTIA Network+, or CompTIA Security+
• Basic knowledge of Python, Bash, Git, and/or Ansible for automation

Skills

• Self-motivated, cooperative, learning agility
• Ability to work independently with some oversight
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated multitasking and prioritization abilities
• Flexibility and adaptability, in order to thrive in a rapidly changing environment
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving and analytical skills

Physical Qualifications

Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling, Medium Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Twisting

Environmental Attributes

Acids or Alkalis, Cold, Dry, Dusty, Fumes, Hot, Inside, Noise, Oily, Outside, Wet