Network Engineer - Federal & DoD Circuits

GovCIO LLC is seeking a Network Circuit Manager to support Defense & Aerospace programs within our IT & Cybersecurity team. In this role, you will design, manage, and optimize secure network circuits supporting mission-critical federal systems. You’ll oversee carriers, troubleshoot complex connectivity issues, and ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity standards. GovCIO is a rapidly growing provider of advanced technology solutions, fostering a culture of agility, innovation, and continual learning with strong opportunities for career growth and impact in federal IT.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and manage secure network circuits for defense and aerospace environments
• Coordinate with carriers and vendors to provision, maintain, and optimize circuits
• Monitor network performance and availability, troubleshooting latency and outages
• Implement and enforce cybersecurity controls aligned with federal and Do
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• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to secure data-in-transit and boundary defenses
• Maintain detailed network diagrams, inventories, and configuration documentation
• Support incident response activities related to network circuit events
• Perform capacity planning and recommend upgrades to meet mission needs
• Ensure compliance with government security and continuity requirements
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and stakeholders

• Network circuit design and management
• WAN/LAN optimization
• Firewall and router configuration
• VPN and secure communications
• NIST/Do
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• Network monitoring and SIEM tools
• Incident response and troubleshooting
• Capacity and performance planning
• Vendor and carrier management
• Documentation and configuration management