Senior Advanced Network Design Engineer (TS/SCI Clearance Required)

Job overview

The Senior Advanced Network Design Engineer works fully onsite in Annapolis Junction, MD, with travel up to 30% based on business needs. The annual salary range is $139,577–$154,843. General Dynamics Mission Systems develops technology and services for defense and scientific missions. The engineer designs, implements, tests, sustains, and modernizes secure network and communications infrastructure. The role translates program requirements into network architecture and implementation plans, supports cybersecurity authorization and operations, and coordinates technical work across engineering and program teams.

What you'll do

• Design, implement, test, sustain, and modernize secure LAN/WAN and communications infrastructure
• configure and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, encryption, and connectivity
• conduct network validation, performance analysis, and trade studies
• support RMF/ATO documentation, security assessments, vulnerability remediation, and monitoring
• coordinate with cybersecurity, systems engineering, program management, vendors, and support organizations
• administer Linux/UNIX and Windows systems
• maintain network diagrams, SOPs, test procedures, reports, and briefings
• lead technical tasks and small projects
• evaluate technologies and tools.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior network design engineer

network architecture

lan/wan

cybersecurity

rmf/ato

linux/unix

windows

annapolis junction md

general dynamics mission systems

$139,577–$154,843/year

top secret/sci clearance

u.s. citizenship

up to 30% travel

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Sign-on bonus and relocation available
• benefits include 401(k) matching, paid leave, parental leave, healthcare, wellness programs, and employee resource groups.

Why this role

Requires a Department of Defense Top Secret/SCI clearance at hire and U.S. citizenship; sign-on bonus and relocation are available; travel may reach 30%.

About the employer

General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Computer Systems Design Services. Sector: 54.