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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** Acuity - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Disaster Recovery, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Architecture, Routing, Zero Trust Network Access, Virtualization Technology, Wide Area Networks, Load Balancing, System Availability, HybridCloud, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Information Technology, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco, Vmware - **Published:** August 5, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=d7695e0d546a2c09 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). * 8+ years of enterprise network engineering and architecture experience. * Experience supporting federal government or DoD/DOS environments. * Strong knowledge of enterprise routing and switching, firewalls, VPNs, SDN, and cloud networking. * Experience with VMware, Azure Government, AWS GovCloud, or similar cloud platforms. Preferred Certifications * CCNP or CCIE * VMware VCP-NV * Palo Alto PCNSE * CISSP * AWS or Azure Networking Specialty * Security+ CE or higher DoD 8570/8140 certification Clearance Requirement * Active security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) ## Description Acuity is hiring for a Network Engineer to be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure enterprise network infrastructure supporting Department of State cloud virtualization services and hosted infrastructure environments. The successful candidate will develop scalable, resilient, and secure network architectures that support mission-critical operations across on-premises, hybrid, and cloud environments while ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity standards. Why Acuity?: Looking to make a difference, to help keep people safe, or even to save lives through your work with technology? Join Acuity's team of experts to have an impact on our government's critical missions. Acuity, Inc. is a consulting firm that supports federal agencies in the areas of IT Modernization, Data Enablement, and Hyperautomation. Responsibilities: * Design enterprise network architectures supporting cloud-hosted and virtualized infrastructure. * Develop secure network solutions utilizing Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, VMware NSX, SD-WAN, and cloud networking technologies. * Support modernization initiatives involving hybrid cloud, virtualization, and data center transformation. * Configure and optimize LAN, WAN, VPN, firewalls, load balancers, routing, and switching infrastructure. * Develop network architecture documentation, diagrams, implementation plans, and technical standards. * Collaborate with systems engineers, virtualization teams, cybersecurity personnel, and government stakeholders. * Ensure compliance with Department of State security requirements, NIST, FISMA, RMF, and Zero Trust Architecture. * Troubleshoot complex network performance and security issues. * Support disaster recovery, high availability, and continuity of operations planning. * Participate in technical reviews, architecture boards, and change management activities. ## 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) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [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) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [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 Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [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) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [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)