Chief Systems Engineer

General Dynamics Information Technology

. Serve as the senior technical authority and trusted advisor to network operations and engineering teams and customer leadership .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in architecting and designing scalable, secure voice, video, wireless, and data networks, with a strong focus on Cisco technologies and enterprise IT engineering. Proven ability to lead technical decision-making, mentor teams, and align technology strategies with organizational goals.

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Cisco Enterprise SolutionsNetwork Design (HLD/LLD)Routing and Switching TechnologiesSecret ClearanceEnterprise IT Engineering

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Hard Skills

Network ArchitectureVoice Communication NetworksVideo Communication NetworksWireless Communication NetworksData Communication NetworksBGP ConfigurationOSPF ConfigurationEIGRP ConfigurationMPLS ConfigurationVXLAN Configuration

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationLeadership SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Cisco Catalyst CenterSolarWindsNetwork Management Systems

Industry Keywords

Enterprise IT EngineeringSystems IntegrationSecurity ComplianceRisk AssessmentDigital TwinModel-Based System Engineering (MBSE)

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the senior technical authority and trusted advisor to network operations and engineering teams and customer leadership
Architect and design scalable, secure voice, video, wireless, and data networks and associated network management systems
Lead creation of High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLD/LLD)
Deploy and integrate Cisco enterprise and data center technologies
Configure and support advanced routing and switching technologies
Act as the primary technical advisor to customer leadership
Develop and maintain the enterprise technical strategy and modernization roadmap
Lead architectural reviews, technical decision-making boards, and risk assessments
Evaluate and recommend technologies to improve reliability, security, scalability, and operational efficiency
Drive modernization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Validate technical approaches through hands-on analysis, engineering reviews, and proof-of-concept work
Partner with operations teams to enhance service delivery and technical execution
Lead root cause analysis for complex enterprise-level issues
Mentor engineering and operations staff and elevate technical standards
Align technology investments with mission priorities and stakeholder objectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Secret clearance required and must currently possess Secret clearance
US citizenship required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field; experience may be substituted for education
Minimum 10 years of enterprise IT engineering and architecture experience
Experience designing and architecting scalable, secure voice, video, wireless, and data communication networks
Experience leading high-level and low-level network designs (HLD/LLD)
Experience deploying and integrating Cisco-based enterprise and data center solutions
Experience configuring and supporting BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VXLAN, and EVPN
Strong knowledge of network monitoring and management systems such as Cisco Catalyst Center and SolarWinds
Strong understanding of enterprise infrastructure, systems integration, security, and compliance
Understanding of network modeling, digital twin, and Model-based System Engineering (MBSE)
Experience evaluating technical risks and developing strategic solutions
Exceptional communication and leadership skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical plan options, including plans with Health Savings Accounts
Dental plan options
Vision plan
401(k) plan with pre-tax and post-tax contributions and company match
Full flex work weeks where possible
Paid vacation, sick, personal, holiday, parental, military, bereavement, and jury duty leave
Typically 15 days of paid leave per calendar year
10 paid holidays per year
Up to 160 hours of paid family leave in a rolling 12-month period for eligible employees
Short- and long-term disability benefits
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Personal accident insurance
Critical illness insurance
Business travel and accident insurance