Network Engineer – Secure Computing Environment

Global C2 Integration Technologies; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Global C2 Integration Technologies in Las Vegas, NV, is seeking a Network Engineer to design, configure, monitor, and maintain secure, mission-critical network infrastructure. This role ensures reliable connectivity across operating environments, supporting routing, switching, and firewall systems.

You will administer Cisco Catalyst switches and Palo Alto firewalls, collaborate with system administrators, cybersecurity, and configuration management teams to maintain performance, availability,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years supporting enterprise or mission-critical networks.
• Experience with Cisco Catalyst switching and Palo Alto firewall administration.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking and troubleshooting methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, operate, and maintain secure on-premises network infrastructure.
• Ensure reliable connectivity across computers, storage, and mission systems.
• Configure and manage Cisco Catalyst switches (Layer 2/3, VLANs, trunking, STP, LACP, ACLs).
• Administer Palo Alto firewalls, including access control, NAT, application filtering, and threat prevention.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and security; analyze traffic and resolve issues.
• Troubleshoot network faults, outages, and performance degradation; perform root cause analysis.
• Maintain configuration baselines, backups, diagrams, and device inventories.
• Implement and enforce network security controls aligned with NIST and RMF requirements.
• Support vulnerability remediation, patching, and security hardening.
• Monitor logs and alerts to detect and respond to security threats and incidents.
• Support incident response and coordinate with cybersecurity teams.
• Implement approved changes following configuration and change management processes.
• Maintain operational readiness of mission systems, including failover and multi-homing designs.

Skills

TCP/IP networking

Network security

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering / Computer Science / IT

Tools

Cisco Catalyst

Palo Alto

Network monitoring tools

RMF compliance

Job description

Las Vegas, NV / Full-time / On-site

Position Summary

Global C2 Integration Technologies is seeking a Network Engineer to design, configure, monitor, and maintain secure, mission-critical network infrastructure. This role ensures reliable and secure connectivity across operational environments, supporting routing, switching, and firewall systems. The Network Engineer administers Cisco Catalyst switches, Palo Alto firewalls, and network monitoring tools while collaborating with system administrators, cybersecurity, engineering, and configuration management teams to maintain system performance, availability, and compliance.

Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, operate, and maintain secure on-premises network infrastructure.
• Ensure reliable connectivity across computers, storage, and mission systems.
• Configure and manage Cisco Catalyst switches (Layer 2/3, VLANs, trunking, STP, LACP, ACLs).
• Administer Palo Alto firewalls, including access control, NAT, application filtering, and threat prevention.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and security; analyze traffic and resolve issues.
• Troubleshoot network faults, outages, and performance degradation; perform root cause analysis.
• Maintain configuration baselines, backups, diagrams, and device inventories.
• Implement and enforce network security controls aligned with NIST and RMF requirements.
• Support vulnerability remediation, patching, and security hardening.
• Monitor logs and alerts to detect and respond to security threats and incidents.
• Support incident response and coordinate with cybersecurity teams.
• Implement approved changes following configuration and change management processes.
• Maintain operational readiness of mission systems, including failover and multi-homing designs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years supporting enterprise or mission-critical networks.
• Experience with Cisco Catalyst switching and Palo Alto firewall administration.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP networking and troubleshooting methodologies.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting government or secure operational environments.
• Familiarity with RMF and network security compliance frameworks.
• Experience with network monitoring tools and intrusion detection/prevention systems.
• Knowledge of secure enclave networking and network segmentation.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., CCNA/CCNP, PCNSE/PCNSA, Security+).
• Experience with COMSEC equipment and HCI environments.
• Background in incident response, configuration management, and network documentation.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to climb, bend, stretch, walk, sit use hands to handle or feel; frequently use fingers to type; talk and hear; occasionally stand, kneel, stoop, crouch, bend, twist or reach out; may require lifting or moving 10 lbs.; frequently required to reach with hands and arms. Vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work environment will have moderate noise when working in an office environment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Company does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

All applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, including corresponding core job requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities (and others in accordance with applicable law) to perform the essential functions of the job, consistent with applicable laws and Company policy.

Job Type: Full-time contract