Senior Network Engineer Overnight MF 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

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Life and AD&D Insurance

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Virginia seeks a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer for an overnight shift. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in IT infrastructure, network security, and system administration. Key responsibilities include designing and maintaining WAN and LAN networks, managing network security, and conducting vulnerability assessments. A minimum of seven years of experience and a Cisco CCNA certification are required, along with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Must have DoD 8570 - IAT Level II (GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP, or CCNA-Security).
• Top Secret Clearance required to start.
• Minimum of Seven (7) years of experience in computer system/network engineering.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and support WAN & LAN networks.
• Manage and configure network security devices.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments using specified tools.

Skills

Network security

System administration

Cisco routers and switches

Scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Education

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Tools

SolarWinds

VMware vSphere

Ansible

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• Competitive Compensation
• Paid Time off includes 10 federal holidays and 15 additional days
• 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 Catalyst switches.
• GCA is a Small Disadvantaged Veteran Owned company supporting several government contracts.

Company Information

At GCA, we stand at the forefront of innovation, lighting the way towards a future where technology serves as a beacon of possibility. As a premier provider of Information Technology and Audio-Visual Integration services, our mission is to empower individuals and organizations to navigate the digital landscape with confidence and clarity. We work to provide the latest information technology support services and Audio Visual system solutions to our customers worldwide.