> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1320077-network-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1320077-network-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md).

---

# Network Engineer

- **Company:** Connexus Hub
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** IEEE 802.1X, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Firmware, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Diagrams, Routing, Zero Trust Network Access, Security Information and Event Management, Virtual Local Area Networks, Network Access Control, Sentry, Patch Management, Cisco, Vulnerability Analysis
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/3eba6d62-854a-4071-bf92-356e82eb4d38

## About the Role

* Hands-on enterprise Cisco network engineering experience (routing, switching, firewalls, 802.1X).
 * Current relevant certification(s) such as CCNA or CCNP, maintained for at least 5 years.
 * U.S. person able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Tier 2) clearance (background check via Capitol Police).

## Description

Connexus Hub is hiring a Network Engineer to support the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) under the SENTRY IT Support BPA. The engineer provides engineering and operational support for CBO's Cisco-based enterprise network, enforcing Zero Trust principles, segmentation, and least-privilege access in accordance with NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-207., * Operate, optimize, and secure CBO's Cisco core, distribution, access, and edge environments.

 * Implement and maintain network security controls aligned with NIST SP 800-53 (AC, CM, SC, AU) and Zero Trust (NIST SP 800-207).
 * Configure and manage 802.1X port-based network access control, routing, switching, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, and VPNs.
 * Forward device logs to the enterprise SIEM; conduct continuous monitoring and vulnerability assessments (NIST RMF).
 * Harden devices to Cisco secure baselines; perform firmware/patch management and root-cause analysis.
 * Maintain network diagrams, configuration baselines, and SOPs; support 24/7 monitoring.


## 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)
- [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)
- [From Doubt to Confidence: How Sentry Uses Verdaccio to Bulletproof SDK Releases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/739-from-doubt-to-confidence-how-sentry-uses-verdaccio-to-bulletproof-sdk-releases)
- [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)
- [Debugging in the Dark](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1658-debugging-in-the-dark)
- [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

- [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event)
- [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence)
- [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026)
- [5 Reasons Why Attending Conferences in 2026 Matters More Than You Think](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/692-5-reasons-why-attending-conferences-in-2026-matters-more-than-you-think)
- [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026)
- [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking)