Network Engineer

GovCIO

Merrifield, VA, United States

4 days ago

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Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Experience level

Expert

Experience required

5 years minimum

Compensation

$185,000.0

Working hours

Regular working hours

Job source

www.dice.com

Tech stack

Access Network Network Operating System (NOS) Cloud Computing Software Documentation Complex Networks Computer Networks System Configuration Data Centers Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Networks Virtual Private Networks (VPN) Network Security Network Architecture

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Networking Cables Network Diagrams Network Diagnostics Network Administration Cisco Nexus Switches Runbook Wide Area Networks WAN Optimization Web Applications Wireless Networks Network Routing Dynamic Routing Load Balancing System Availability ARUBA Juniper SC Clearance Cisco Vmware

Job description

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Senior Network Engineer with an active Secret clearance, to provide Tier 3 support and engineering expertise for the design, testing, and implementation of the Next Generation Network for federal customer. This position is located in Merrifield, VA and is a fully onsite position., This position requires administering network (Cisco ACI), compute (Cisco UCS), and virtualization (VMware, UCS Director) environments, performing network diagnostics and analysis, troubleshooting production outages with service providers, terminating fiber and network cables, and independently designing, writing, and updating system documentation and network diagrams. Additional duties include providing operational support for data centers, managing network applications on client workstations, optimizing VPN and network performance, implementing server load balancing and WAN optimization, and securing network access., * Provides Tier 3 support and engineering expertise for the design, testing, and implementation of the Next Generation Network across all DEA offices

Installs, configures, and troubleshoots diverse network architectures and devices; manages and maintains SD-WAN, DMVPN, Layer 2/3, and wireless networks; and implements network security measures, including access control models and firewalls
Supports classified and unclassified environments, ensuring operational continuity, security compliance, and high availability
Acts as a technical escalation point for complex network incidents, outages, and performance issues
Participates in architecture reviews, design sessions, and implementation planning
Collaborates with Security, Cloud, Systems, and Application teams to ensure integrated solutions
Supports global operations, including after-hours support and maintenance windows as required
Develops and maintains engineering documentation, diagrams, and operational runbooks

Requirements

High School with 10+ years of network engineering (or commensurate experience)
5+ years of experience with hands-on enterprise network experience
Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain and hold DEA suitability
Professional certification (e.g., CCNP, CCDP)
Installing, configuring, and troubleshooting various network architectures
Knowledge of the inner workings of the major network routing protocols, including dynamic routing
Experience with a variety of firewalls
Solid background in network administration and architecture
Knowledge of building, developing, and maintaining SD-WAN environments
Familiarity with access control models and network security
Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools
Solid understanding of network operating systems (Aruba, Juniper, Cisco)
Solid understanding of VPN
Sharp troubleshooting skills
Terminating fiber and network cables
Ability to work independently
Designing, writing, and updating both system documentation and network diagrams