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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Administrator - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $85,000.0 - $115,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Border Gateway Protocol, Computer Networks, Hot Standby Router Protocol, Network Architecture, Routing, Network Service, Network Administration, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Virtual Router Redundancy Protocols, Load Balancing, Software Troubleshooting, Juniper, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco - **Published:** June 7, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d792a4979d44cdb5 ## About the Role Bring your technology expertise and drive for innovation to GDIT. The Network Administrator Senior must have: * Education: Technical Training, Certification(s) or Degree * Experience: 3+ years of related experience * Technical skills: * Experience supporting DoDIN-Army or DoD 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 * DoD 8570/8140 certification, such as, CISSP or CASP required * Networking certification such as CCNA, JNCIS, or JNCIA required, (JNCIS-ENT, JNCIP or CCNP preferred) * Security clearance level: Top Secret with 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, Years of Experience 5 + years of related experience * may vary based on technical training, certification(s), or degree ## Description * 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 DoD and Army cybersecurity standards. * Collaborate with mission partners including Theater Signal Commands, DISA, RCCs, and 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., Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist - Enterprise Routing and Switching (JNCIS-ENT) | Juniper Networks - Juniper Networks Travel Required Less than 10% Citizenship U.S. Citizenship Required ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) ## Related Articles - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [IT Salaries in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/287-it-salaries-in-germany) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer)