Senior Network Admin - Secret-Cleared DoD (Onsite)

GovCIO; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

GovCIO is hiring a Senior Network Administrator in Merrifield, VA for an active Secret clearance. This fully onsite role focuses on monitoring and maintaining enterprise network operations, COMSEC duties, and secure communications management.

The ideal candidate has DoD cybersecurity knowledge, COMSEC/TACLANE experience, and strong Cisco/Juniper networking skills to operate in a highly regulated government environment.

Qualifications

• High School with 9+ years network administration (or commensurate experience).
• Cleared network operations professional with NOC experience and DoD cybersecurity knowledge.
• COMSEC/TACLANE experience and ability to troubleshoot, document, and maintain mission-critical government network infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Monitor network stability and performance to maintain continual operations.
• Perform initial triage and escalation for network/systems issues and document steps taken.
• Open and track service tickets with WAN circuit vendors and troubleshoot WAN issues.
• Support COMSEC duties including rekeying, updating TACLANE configurations, and inventory.

Skills

NOC experience

Cisco/Juniper networking

DoD cybersecurity knowledge

COMSEC/TACLANE experience

Education

High School or equivalent

Tools

Cisco equipment

Juniper equipment

TacLANE hardware

Job description

GovCIO is hiring a Senior Network Administrator in Merrifield, VA for an active Secret clearance. This fully onsite role focuses on monitoring and maintaining enterprise network operations, COMSEC duties, and secure communications management.

The ideal candidate has DoD cybersecurity knowledge, COMSEC/TACLANE experience, and strong Cisco/Juniper networking skills to operate in a highly regulated government environment.