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General Dynamics Information Technology · 2 weeks ago

IT Communication Systems Engineer

USA CA Vandenberg

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$118K/yr - $160K/yr

5+ years exp

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is a global technology and professional services company focused on delivering consulting, technology, and mission services to U.S. government agencies. As an IT Communication Systems Engineer, you will ensure the reliability of mission-critical communication systems, lead troubleshooting efforts, and manage network hardware during launch operations.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)Cloud ComputingConsultingCyber SecurityInformation Technology

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead the repair and optimization of mission-critical voice, video, and data systems; oversee complex fiber/copper plant operations and high-speed network backbones

Provision, configure, and manage Layer 2/Layer 3 network hardware, ensuring robust data transport

Direct real-time configuration changes during active launch windows and serve as the escalation point for complex trouble tickets

Master and maintain diverse equipment suites, including DICES digital voice, LMR radio networks, timing systems, and integrated CCTV distribution

Lead collaborative troubleshooting efforts with the customer and the partners to resolve high-priority circuit issues and cross-agency integration faults

Execute and oversee physically demanding tasks in specialized environments, including tower climbing, man-lifts, and mission-critical confined spaces (launch platforms/tunnels)

Architect comprehensive preventative maintenance plans, manage strategic spare parts inventories, and certify formal test and status documentation

Participates in special projects as required

Qualification

Network EngineeringSystem AdministrationSystems EngineeringAdvanced Network ConfigurationInfrastructure EngineeringOperational LeadershipStrategic Systems ExpertiseLifecyclePreventive Planning

Required

Education: Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science

Experience: 5+ years of related experience

Technical skills: Professional or Expert Certification (Cisco, Juniper, Avaya), Infrastructure Engineering/Maintenance, Advanced Network Configuration, Operational Leadership, Strategic Systems Expertise, Lifecycle and Preventive Planning

Security clearance level: NAC-I

US citizenship required

Role requirements: Must be comfortable working at heights (towers/lifts) and in confined spaces (launch pads/tunnels)

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages

401K with company match

Full flex work weeks

Variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave

Short and long-term disability benefits

Life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance

Company

General Dynamics Information Technology

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General Dynamics Information Technology is an IT consulting company that specializes in cyber security, AI, and quantum computing. It is a sub-organization of General Dynamics.

Founded in 1999

Falls Church, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees