--- title: Senior Network Administrator at GovCIO description: GovCIO is hiring for the Senior Network Administrator role in Fort Bliss, TX. Pays $95K–$120K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/senior-network-administrator-at-govcio-01a182f2-a5a7-7118-b958-a5264a36356e date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join GovCIO as Senior Network Administrator in Fort Bliss, TX. Pays $95K–$120K per year. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/ofexwj.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | [GovCIO](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/govcio?utm_source=ai_markdown) | | **Location** | Fort Bliss, TX | | **Salary** | $95K/yr - $120K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Oct 28, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** B · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** GovCIO sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 1 H-1B petition (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4). - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for GovCIO. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $83,000 – $125,000 a year (median $101,000). ## Description GovCIO is currently hiring for a Senior Network (NOC) Administrator with an active Secret clearance to advance monitoring, troubleshooting, and sustainment of mission‑critical network infrastructure. This role requires deep technical expertise in enterprise networking, remote operations, and root‑cause analysis, as well as maintaining and enhancing operational procedures. This position is located in El Paso, TX, and is fully onsite. SHIFT: **Outside of standard business hours to include overnights and weekends**  **Responsibilities** **Key Responsibilities:** - Monitor network stability and performance to maintain continual operations. - Perform initial and advanced troubleshooting for network and systems issues; document detailed steps and escalate appropriately. - Monitor UPS health, server performance, event logs, and performance counters. - Update and maintain System Operating Procedures (SOPs). - Open, track, and manage service tickets with WAN circuit vendors. - Troubleshoot and resolve complex WAN issues requiring knowledge of ISDN, ATM, SONET, and related telecom technologies. - Work with enterprise network hardware and tools including Cisco, Juniper, and Forerunner. - Utilize advanced network analysis platforms such as: 1. 1. Cisco Prime 2. SolarWinds 3. Identity Services Engine (ISE) 4. Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM) 5. ScienceLogic SL1 6. Cisco Catalyst Center 7. Wireless LAN Controllers (WLC) **Additional Senior‑Level Responsibilities:** - Perform advanced routing and switching configuration and troubleshooting. - Work with network authentication technologies (AAA, RADIUS, TACACS+, 802.1X). - Conduct wireless troubleshooting and manage WLC environments. - Perform Cisco IOS upgrades, ensuring SSH and encryption compatibility. - Troubleshoot DHCP, hardware issues, and remote infrastructure failures. - Manage remote network operations and support enterprise infrastructure administration. - Conduct root‑cause analyses and produce clear technical findings. - Independently troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues with minimal oversight. **Shift Work:** Candidates must be open to the following shift work: **Qualifications** High School with 9+ years network administration (or commensurate experience) **Required Skills and Experience:** - **Clearance Required:** Active Secret clearance with ability to obtain and hold DEA suitability. - Extensive experience supporting enterprise network infrastructures. - Proficiency with Cisco technologies, virtualization platforms (e.g., VMware ESXi), and remote infrastructure administration. - Strong understanding of telecom protocols and WAN technologies. - Ability to independently diagnose and resolve complex network failures. - Strong technical documentation and SOP improvement skills. **Preferred:** - Previous NOC experience highly preferred #JP #Bluestone #DICE **Posted Salary Range** USD $95,000.00 - USD $120,000.00 /Yr. ## Skills - IEEE 802.1X - Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (Dhcp) - Uninterruptible Power Supply (Ups) - Encryption - Routing and Switching - Juniper Networks - Authentication (Software Security) - Cisco - Secret Security Clearance - VMware ESXi - SolarWinds - Cisco IOS - Network Analysis - Identity Services Engine - Wireless LAN - Remote Authentication Dial-in User Service RADIUS Software - Network Operations Center (Noc) - Xilinx Integrated Software Environment ISE - Telecommunications Networks - Network Administration - Standard Operating Procedures (Sop) - Technical Documentation - Secure Shell SSH Software - Virtualization - Shift Work - Network Operations ## Related - [More jobs at GovCIO](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/govcio?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Technology & Software jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Network & Systems Administration jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/network-and-systems-administration?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Systems Administrator jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/network-and-systems-administration/systems-administrator?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Network Administrator jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/technology-and-software/network-and-systems-administration/systems-administrator/network-administrator?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Texas](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 234451 jobs - [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150239 jobs - [GovCIO](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/govcio?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 242 jobs ## Related pages - [Texas](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/texas?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 234451 jobs - [IT Services and Consulting](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/technology/it-services-and-consulting?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 150239 jobs - [GovCIO](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/govcio?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 242 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)