Senior Network Administrator

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Washington, DC
Salary
$124,093–$161,000 / yr
Posted
35 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Similar $160k
This role $143k
$116k most similar roles pay here $198k

This role pays less than 62% of similar roles. Most pay $130,770–$190,000 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $143k versus about $160k for comparable roles.

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 1123 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Network Administrator

Senior Network Administrator - TS/SCI with Polygraph serves as a critical member of the IT Infrastructure and Operations team. In this role, you will install, configure, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs. You will independently design and build new network environments, manage dynamic routing protocols like OSPF, RIP, and BGP, and implement standard ACLs to enforce security policies. The position requires hands-on experience with Cisco and Juniper hardware, spanning Catalyst, Nexus, EX, and QFX platforms. Key responsibilities include managing Spanning Tree Protocol, EtherChannel/LACP for redundancy, and enforcing DoD/DISA STIGs. You will utilize Cisco ASA appliances and various firewall platforms like Palo Alto and Juniper SRX to ensure secure remote access and high availability while performing root cause analysis for complex connectivity issues within a government environment.

What you'll do

  • Install, configure, and maintain enterprise LAN/WAN infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
  • Design and build new network environments including topology, configuration, and architecture planning.
  • Configure and troubleshoot dynamic routing protocols such as OSPF, RIP, and BGP.
  • Manage Cisco and Juniper switching environments while implementing VLANs, trunking, and Spanning Tree Protocol.
  • Administer Cisco ASA appliances and manage firewall platforms for secure remote access and policy enforcement.
  • Enforce DoD/DISA STIGs and security baselines across all network infrastructure components.
  • Perform advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex connectivity issues.
  • Conduct network modeling, analysis, and capacity planning to support modernization initiatives.

What we're looking for

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance.
  • Must have 8 years of experience combined with technical training, certifications, or a degree.
  • Must hold DoD Manual 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (lAT) Level II certification.
  • Must hold a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification.
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) is preferred.
  • Must have experience with network infrastructure, including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
  • Security Clearance Level: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

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