Senior Network Engineer Overnight M-F 10PM to 6AM

Geospatial And Cloud Analytics Inc; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive compensation

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Parental leave

Job summary

A veteran-owned technology company in Quantico, Virginia, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer for overnight shifts from 10PM to 6AM. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in IT infrastructure, network security, and system administration. Responsibilities include designing and supporting WAN & LAN networks, configuring security devices, and performing vulnerability assessments. Candidates must possess relevant certifications and require a Top Secret Clearance. The role offers a competitive compensation package and advanced networking projects.

Qualifications

• Top Secret Clearance is required to start and must be eligible for Top Secret/SCI.
• Minimum of seven years of experience in computer system/network engineering.
• Extensive experience with Cisco routers and switches.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support WAN & LAN networks and telecommunication systems.
• Manage and configure network security devices to safeguard assets.
• Maintain and optimize network protocols to ensure efficient routing.

Skills

Cisco routers and switches

Network security management

Scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Agile SDLC

Vulnerability assessments

Education

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

DoD 8570 - IAT Level II certifications

Tools

SolarWinds

Splunk

VMware vSphere

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive Compensation
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• Bereavement Leave
• Parental Leave
• PTO Cash out
• Company Paid STD and LTD
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Employee referral program

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to join our team for an overnight shift (Monday through Friday, 10PM to 6AM). The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in IT infrastructure, network security, and system administration, with a strong background in designing, implementing, and maintaining complex network environments. This role offers an opportunity to work on cutting‑edge networking projects, ensuring high availability, security, and performance of our enterprise network infrastructure.

Duties

• Design, implement, and support WAN & LAN networks, and telecommunication systems utilizing Cisco routers, switches, Juniper equipment, and other network hardware.
• Manage and configure network security devices including Cisco ASA firewalls, IDS/IPS systems, VPNs (IPsec), and SDLC protocols to safeguard organizational assets.
• Maintain and optimize network protocols such as OSPF, EIGRP, BGP, BGP/MPLS VPNs to ensure efficient routing and high availability across global networks.
• Administer and support network infrastructure components including SAN storage solutions and VMware vSphere environments.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments using tools like SolarWinds, Splunk, PRTG, and SolarWinds to identify and mitigate potential threats.
• Automate network management tasks using scripting languages such as Python, Bash shell scripting, PowerShell, Ansible for configuration management and deployment.
• Lead projects involving network installation and upgrades while adhering to ITIL best practices within an Agile SDLC framework.
• Perform regular vulnerability assessments and implement necessary security measures to protect against cyber threats in cloud environments and on‑premises networks.

Required Skills

• DoD 8570 - IAT Level II (GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP, or CCNA-Security)
• Top Secret Clearance is required to start, must be eligible to obtain a Top Secret/SCI
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
• Minimum of Seven (7) years of increasingly complex and progressive experience in computer system/network engineering.
• Experience with Cisco routers and Catalysts switches

Company Background

GCA is a Small Disadvantaged Veteran Owned company supporting several government contracts. GCA is pleased to offer a competitive benefits package to all full‑time employees. Below is a brief overview of our benefits package.