Senior Network Administrator

General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

$85K — $115K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in network administration or related fields
  • Technical training or certifications in networking technologies
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Mastery of enterprise routing and switching protocols like OSPF and BGP
  • Strong experience with Cisco, Juniper, or Palo Alto platforms
  • Knowledge of Army cybersecurity compliance standards

Responsibilities

  • Act as Alternate Network Team Lead
  • Ensure stability and security of Army enterprise networks
  • Administer and troubleshoot critical network infrastructure
  • Support 24/7 operations in a high-tempo environment
  • Lead incident response and restoration efforts
  • Manage routing and security devices
  • Contribute to automation improvements for operational efficiency

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision plan options with HSAs
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Flexible work schedule promoting work/life balance
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
  • Short and long-term disability benefits
  • Life and accident insurance options
  • Regular review of benefits to ensure competitiveness
Full Job Description

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

Top Secret/SCI

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Documentations, Enterprise Network, Network Configurations, Network Services, Technical Support

Certifications:

None

Experience:

5 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

Yes

Job Description:

NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR SENIOR


Advance how our customers operate while you advance your career. Join GDIT as a Network Administrator Senior and build an impactful career in enterprise IT, collaborating with people who are driven and resourceful like you.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

  • Act as Alternate Network Team Lead

  • Ensure stability, security, and efficient operation of Army enterprise network environments within the NETCOM Global Management Team (GMT).

  • Provide advanced administration, monitoring, configuration, and troubleshooting of critical network infrastructure for the Army Enterprise Network and JRSS environments.

  • Operate effectively within a high‑tempo 24/7/365 mission environment, supporting continuous operations.

  • Lead high‑impact incident response activities and coordinate restoration efforts.

  • Maintain and secure boundary protection systems in accordance with DoW and Army cybersecurity standards.

  • Collaborate with mission partners including DISA, RCCs, and RNECs/NECs.

  • Manage routers, firewalls, load balancers, and related network services.

  • Contribute to automation improvements that enhance operational efficiency.

  • Maintain accurate technical documentation and ensure compliance with enterprise security mandates.

  • Apply deep technical knowledge and strong diagnostic skills to support mission‑critical systems.

  • Mentor junior network administrators and support their technical development.

  • Participate in engineering initiatives, enterprise planning sessions, and technical review activities.


WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED


Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Network Administrator Senior must have:

● Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree

● Experience: 5+ years of related experience

● Hybrid Work Location: 1 day a week at Ft Huachuca, Sierra Vista, AZ. 4 days remote.
● Technical skills:

  • Experience supporting DoWIN‑Army or DoW enterprise networking environments

  • Mastery of enterprise routing and switching (OSPF, BGP, VRRP/HSRP)

  • Strong experience with Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, or other Army‑utilized platforms

  • Working knowledge of DISA STIGs, RMF, ACAS, and Army cybersecurity compliance

  • DoW 8140 certification, such as; Security+, CASP, or SecurityX, or CCNA

  • Networking certification such as; JNCIS, JNCIA, JNCIS-ENT, JNCIP, or CCNP required.

● Security clearance level: Top Secret/SCI (or TS with the ability to obtain SCI)

● Role requirements:

• Ability to support global maintenance windows and after‑hours operational needs

• Ability to work onsite or hybrid depending on mission requirements

• Capability to operate effectively in a 24/7 mission‑critical environment

• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and analytical skills

The likely salary range for this position is $85,000 - $115,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Travel Required:

Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:

Hybrid

Work Location:

USA AZ Sierra Vista

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:

Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

 


Our Identity Verification Process:

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

 

 

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