Engineer Associate (tactical Network - Canes) | Active Secret Clearance

General Dynamics IT (GDIT)

San Diego, CA, United States
Base: $72,877 - $98,599; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Onsite
Build, integrate, test mission networks
Install and baseline os images
Execute system operational verification tests
Launch your engineering career on the Navy’s front lines as an Engineer Associate with GDIT, supporting Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific) delivering Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES)

Job Summary

  • Launch your engineering career on the Navy’s front lines as an Engineer Associate with GDIT, supporting Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific) delivering Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES).
  • Gain hands-on experience in labs and classified spaces—building, integrating, testing, and documenting mission networks that warfighters depend on.
  • GDIT offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K with company match, and a variety of paid time off plans.

Matching Summary

Launch your engineering career on the Navy’s front lines as an Engineer Associate with GDIT, supporting Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific) delivering Consolidated Afloat Networks and Enterprise Services (CANES).

Salary

Base: $72,877 - $98,599; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits and wellness packages, 401K with company match

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Build, integrate, test mission networks
  • Install and baseline OS images
  • Execute System Operational Verification Tests
  • Run basic diagnostics
  • Apply vendor updates and security patches
  • Update engineering drawings and documentation

Nice-to-have

  • Familiarity with RMF/eMASS artifacts
  • COMSEC awareness and SCIF etiquette
  • ITIL Foundation
  • Basic automation with Ansible

Key Requirements

  • Active Secret clearance
  • 1-2 years PC/server hardware experience
  • Basic networking (TCP/IP, subnets, VLANs)
  • Windows/Linux administration
  • Scripting fundamentals (PowerShell/Bash/Python)
  • DoD 8140/8570 IAT II baseline certification or ability to obtain within 90 days
  • BS/BA in Electrical/Computer/Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field; equivalent military training/experience considered

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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