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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** General Dynamics Information Technology - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $111,155.0 - $150,385.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Avaya IP Phone 1140e, Microsoft Azure, DevOps, IT Management, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), Natural Language Processing, Network Segmentation, Zero Trust Network Access, Systems Integration, Virtualization Technology, Wide Area Networks, Wi-Fi Technology, Google Cloud, Load Balancing, Computer Network Operations, Computer Network Technologies, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Git, SDN Network, Palo Alto Networks, Fortinet, Cisco, Servicenow - **Published:** September 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dcjobsite.com/job.asp?id=3387081353&tx=KL5757FFI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role Enterprise IT,Network Engineering,Networks Experience: 8 + years of related experience, * Active TS/SCI clearance * Bachelor's Degree in a related technical discipline, or combination of degree and experience. * Minimum of 8 years' technical experience * Aligned Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certifications * Security+ or DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification * Experience with supporting network solutions incorporating load balancing, route, switch, firewalls, congestion and prioritization management, and/or micro segmentation. * Understanding of and previous experience with Zero Trust Architecture, NIST frameworks, and other government standards and compliance frameworks. * Understanding of Software-Defined Networking (SDN), SD-WAN, container networking, virtualization platforms, and/or other cloud focused network technologies. * Previous experience with one or more industry leading vendors such as Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper, HPE, Avaya, or similar. * Previous experience supporting enterprise WiFi environments, including mesh solutions. * Previous experience with Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP) * Experience integrating workflows and automation solutions with ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow * Experience with DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC, Python, Git, and/or other applicable technologies, * Experience working within a government enterprise environment * Demonstrated understanding of Natural Language Processing (NLP) implementation and concepts of intent-based architecture * Previous experience with low bandwidth, high latency locations and solutions * Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) * One or more of the following Microsoft certifications: Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate (AZ-104), Microsoft AI-centric professional certifications or Applied Skills * AWS Certified Advanced Networking and/or AWS Certified Security * Technical certifications from other industry leaders in the network or security segment ## Description The Network Engineer will support the technical implementation and operationalization of large-scale, global network operations and modernization contract supporting the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Diplomatic Technologies (DT) . 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