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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** IBSS Corp. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Private Networks, Access Control List, Cisco Routers, Complex Networks, Computer Networks, Disaster Recovery, Networking Hardware, Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Intrusion Detection Systems, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, NetApp Applications, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Software Requirements Analysis, Data Logging, Identity Services Engine, In-Plane Switching (IPS), Firewalls (Computer Science), SC Clearance, Palo Alto Networks, Cisco - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/8a3e9d6e-02c0-4df9-aab6-aa664d6a5afc ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree * 4+ years of professional network engineering/administration experience. * Hands-on experience administering Cisco routing and switching infrastructure. * Hands-on experience administering firewall infrastructure (Palo Alto Networks preferred). * Working knowledge of network security principles, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPN, and access control technologies. * Experience supporting mission-critical infrastructure in a Federal operations and maintenance (O&M) environment. * Active Secret Clearance required. Desired Skills/Certifications: * Cisco certification (CCNA/CCNP) or Palo Alto Networks certification (PCNSA/PCNSE). * Experience supporting Department of Commerce or other Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) network environments. * Experience administering NetApp storage infrastructure. * Familiarity with DISA STIG compliance and remediation processes. * Experience supporting Continuity of Operations (COOP)/Disaster Recovery planning and testing. ## Description IBSS is seeking a Mid-Level Network Engineer to support a Federal customer. This individual will operate, administer, and secure the customer's on-premises and cloud-connected network infrastructure. The Mid-Level Network Engineer works alongside the Senior Network Engineer and Network Engineer/Architect to design, troubleshoot, and maintain reliable, high-performing, and secure network connectivity across the customer's Washington, DC and Boulder, CO locations, ensuring compliance with federal network security requirements throughout., * Design, implement, and manage network architectures, including LAN, WAN, and cloud-connected networks * Troubleshoot complex network issues, identify root causes, and optimize network infrastructure for performance, reliability, availability, and scalability. * Administer, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Palo Alto Networks firewall infrastructure, including OS/software upgrades, security policies, routing, access control lists (ACLs), NAT, VPNs (including GlobalProtect), security profiles, and logging. * Configure, manage, and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches, and Cisco Identity Services Engine (Client), including routing protocols, routing tables, and static/dynamic routes supporting enterprise network operations. * Administer, configure, monitor, and troubleshoot NetApp storage infrastructure supporting network and systems operations. * Plan, implement, and manage network security measures, including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access control mechanisms, aligned with agency/department security policies and standards. * Plan and execute network upgrades, expansions, migrations, and infrastructure changes while minimizing operational impact. * Monitor network performance, availability, capacity, and health; conduct periodic network audits to identify deficiencies and improvement opportunities. * Identify, assess, and support remediation of network infrastructure vulnerabilities affecting firewalls, network devices, and NetApp storage. * Support DISA Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) assessments for core network devices, remediate identified findings, and document compliance. * Support capacity planning to determine future network hardware and software requirements. * Review and update NTIA network infrastructure documentation as infrastructure changes occur; ensure documentation remains accurate and current. * Support annual Authorization and Accreditation (A&A)/Authority to Operate (ATO) activities, including Systems Test and Evaluation (ST&E) support. * Support incident response activities and internal network vulnerability testing, remediation, and audit. ## 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) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [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 - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)