Senior Network Administrator - Back End Days Shift

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GovCIO is seeking a Senior Network Administror to join our team, supporting a critical program with the U.S. Coast Guard. This position is primarily onsite in the Kearneysville, WV area, with the possibility of occasional remote work based on operional needs and management approval. This is a Back End Days shift position, working 0645–1900, Thursday–Surday with roting Wednesdays, in alignment with 24/7 operional requirements.

The Senior Network Administror will be a lead member of the Informion Technology Operions Center (ITOC), a 24/7 facility dediced to ensuring seamless operion and robust security of critical IT infrastructure. This role involves overseeing the management, maintenance, and optimizion of complex network systems to support continuous operions and mission-critical activities. 

• Lead the management, maintenance, and optimizion of network systems within a demanding 24/7 operional environment to ensure maximum high availability and security.
• Architect, configure, and manage a wide array of enterprise network devices, including high-end routers and switches.
• Utilize and configure advanced network monitoring and analysis tools such as Wireshark and SolarWinds to proactively monitor performance, perform trend analysis, and lead rapid incident resolution.
• Develop and enforce stringent network security protocols and industry best practices to protect sensitive federal da and systems.
• Conduct expert-level troubleshooting for complex, multi-layered network issues reled to TCP/IP protocols, VLAN management, and advanced routing/switching protocols (BGP, OSPF).
• Mentor junior and journeyman staff, collaboring effectively with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure seamless integrion of network services.
• Provide senior-level technical escalions during shift work as required by the 24/7 operional needs of the ITOC.

High School with 9+ years (or commensure experience)

Required Skills and Experience 

• Current DoD 8570 IAT Level II certificion (e.g., Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA Security).
• Expert-level proficiency configuring and managing enterprise-grade network devices.
• Advanced mastery of TCP/IP, complex VLAN management, and core routing/switching protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF).
• Deep hands-on experience with advanced network monitoring, packet analysis, and troubleshooting tools (Wireshark, SolarWinds).
• Proven track record of implementing network security protocols and best practices in a reguled environment.
• Ability to lead and succeed in a demanding 24/7 operional environment, including availability for shift work.
• Excellent leadership, communicion, and professional teamwork skills. 

Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Previous experience supporting the U.S. Coast Guard or other DHS/DoD environments.
• Advanced networking certificions such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent.
• Extensive experience maintaining large-scale enterprise networks and dacenter environments.
• Experience with network virtualizion and managing networks for virtual machines.

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