Req ID: RQ205254 Type of Requisition: Expatriate Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Top Secret/SCI Public Trust/Other Required: None Job Family: IT Infrastructure and Operations Skills: Data Center Migrations,Data Center Network Design,Network Engineering Experience: 8 years of related experience US Citizenship Required: Yes Job Description: Network Engineer Advisor Job Description: Summary: We are seeking a Lead Cisco Network Engineer to design, implement, and oversee the networking infrastructure required for DoD data center common services and tenant application migration and modernization in Europe. This role requires deep expertise in Cisco ACI, advanced TCP/IP networking, and the ability to lead a small engineering team through design, build, testing, and migration phases. The Lead Cisco Network Engineer will ensure high availability, performance, and security across multiple security enclaves and application environments, while coordinating closely with systems and cybersecurity teams. Core Role Responsibilities: Lead the design and implementation of data center network architectures. Manage and mentor network engineers, ensuring alignment with overall migration strategy. Develop migration plans for LAN/WAN connectivity, inter-site links, and enclave separation. Oversee configuration, testing, and deployment of Cisco ACI fabrics and policies. Troubleshoot high-priority network issues during migration events. Ensure network solutions align with performance, reliability, and security objectives. Technical Knowledge & Leadership Responsibilities: Deep expertise in Cisco ACI, APIC management, and multi-tenant fabric design. Configure and manage data center LAN environments and interconnects to multiple WANs. Optimize routing, switching, and IP service delivery for diverse application needs. Integrate network segmentation and security policies into the architecture. Lead performance tuning, monitoring, and troubleshooting of network services. Proficient in using automation and scripting languages relevant to networking (e.g. Python or REST API scripting for Cisco ACI/network devices, Bash/Python for security tools and Linux-based systems). Experience developing scripts or using automation frameworks to streamline configuration management, system provisioning, monitoring, and reporting in enterprise data center environments. Skilled in leveraging vendor-specific automation platforms and APIs (e.g., Cisco NX-OS/ACI automation, security tool API integrations) to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention. Minimum Education: Bachelor Degree in Information Technology or related field Minimum Experience: Minimum 8 years experience with Data Center Networking, Network Design, and Network Engineering Certifications: One or more of the following certifications: Cisco CCNP Data Center (required), CCIE Data Center (preferred) Cisco Certified Specialist u2013 ACI Implementation CompTIA Network or equivalent networking fundamentals ITIL Foundation (for operational readiness processes) TESA Accreditation Requirements A bachelor's degree plus 3 years of recent specialized experience, OR; An associate's degree plus 7 years of recent specialized experience, OR; A major certification (as defined and accepted by DOCPER) plus 7 years of recent specialized experience, OR; 11 years of recent specialized experience Location: On Customer Site US Citizenship Required Clearance: Secret GDIT IS YOUR PLACE: u25cf 401K with company match u25cf Comprehensive health and wellness packages u25cf Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career u25cf Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications u25cf Cutting-edge technology you can learn from u25cf Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays \DefenseOCONUS GDITPriority The likely salary range for this position is $123,250 - $166,750. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Total compensation for international positions varies by tax, social security, and immigration statuses, as well as location. Generally, an international assignment may include allowances, premium uplifts, and/or relocation or transportation benefits, above base salary range noted. Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and 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. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, 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 are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most. We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers consulting, technology and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 30,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50 countries worldwide, offering leading capabilities in digital modernization, AI/ML, Cloud, Cyber and application development. Together with our clients, we strive to create a safer, smarter world by harnessing the power of deep expertise and advanced technology. Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events at https://gdit.com/tc. Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans