Senior Network Engineer — Mission-Critical Infra (Las Vegas)

Gc2it; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology integration company is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and manage secure network infrastructure. This role involves leading network engineering efforts across various systems, with responsibilities including configuration management, network monitoring, and cybersecurity collaboration. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and considerable experience in enterprise networking, specifically with Cisco and Palo Alto technologies. This position offers full-time contract employment with essential physical demands and a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in enterprise or mission-critical network environments.
• Experience with Cisco Catalyst switching platforms.
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of secure mission network infrastructure.
• Ensure reliable connectivity across computers, storage, and application systems.
• Configure and manage Palo Alto firewalls.

Skills

Network Engineering

TCP/IP networking

Cisco Catalyst switching

Palo Alto firewall administration

Monitoring and troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology

Tools

Cisco Catalyst

Palo Alto firewalls

Job description

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

Position Summary

Global C2 Integration Technologies is looking for talented and enthusiastic Senior Network Engineer who designs, implements, and sustains secure network infrastructure supporting mission-critical systems. This role leads network engineering efforts across routing, switching, firewall management, and monitoring to ensure reliable and secure communications in operational environments. It provides leadership in focused technical areas and team activities, leading implementation, analysis, and documentation efforts. The position leads Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), ensures timely task execution, and mentors junior engineers while supporting cross-functional collaboration. This position is contingent upon contract award.

Responsibilities:

• Lead design, implementation, operation, and maintenance of secure mission network infrastructure
• Ensure reliable connectivity across computers, storage, and application systems
• Lead network upgrades, maintenance, and configuration management activities
• Develop and maintain network documentation, including diagrams, baselines, and procedures
• Configure and administer Cisco Catalyst switches (Layer 2/3)
• Implement VLANs, trunking, STP, LACP, routing protocols, and ACLs
• Troubleshoot and resolve switching and performance issues
• Maintain configuration baselines and backups
• Configure and manage Palo Alto firewalls and secure network segmentation
• Implement firewall policies, NAT, application filtering, and threat prevention
• Monitor firewall activity and coordinate with cybersecurity teams
• Design and support architectures; monitor network performance, availability, and security
• Analyze traffic, bandwidth utilization, and system performance
• Maintain dashboards, alerts, and reporting
• Diagnose and resolve network faults, incidents, and outages
• Implement network security controls aligned with NIST and RMF requirements
• Support vulnerability remediation, patching, and system hardening
• Participate in security assessments, audits, and compliance reviews
• Maintain secure segmentation and access controls
• Support incident response, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
• Manage configuration and change control processes for network devices
• Implement approved changes and maintain configuration records and inventories
• Lead IPT activities, technical reviews, and engineering discussions
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers and staff
• Support integration with systems, cybersecurity, and test teams

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology
• 5+ years of experience supporting enterprise or mission-critical network environments
• Experience with Cisco Catalyst switching platforms
• Experience with Palo Alto firewall administration
• Strong knowledge of TCP/IP networking, monitoring, and troubleshooting

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with RMF and network security compliance
• Experience with network monitoring tools, IDS/IPS, and secure enclave networking
• Relevant certifications (CCNA/CCNP, PCNSE/PCNSA, Security+)
• Experience with COMSEC equipment

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

This position is contingent upon contract award.

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