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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** GovCIO
- **Location:** Hampton, VA, United States
- **Salary:** $105,000.0 - $135,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Wireless LAN, Cisco PIX, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Architecture, Network Monitoring, Routing, Remote Access Technology, Ansible, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Scripting, System Availability, Juniper, Firewall Services Module, Cisco
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=3023755364-2

## About the Role

* TCP/IP networking
 * Routing and switching (Cisco/Juniper)
 * Firewall configuration (Palo Alto/Cisco ASA/etc.)
 * VPN and remote access technologies
 * Network monitoring and troubleshooting (e.g., Solar
 * Winds)
 * LAN/WAN design and optimization
 * Network security and segmentation
 * DNS/DHCP administration
 * Wireless networking (WLAN)
 * Scripting/automation (e.g., Python, Ansible)

## Description

GovCIO seeks a Network Engineer to design, implement, and secure resilient network infrastructure for federal IT environments. In this role, you will architect and support LAN/WAN, VPN, and wireless networks, optimize performance, and ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity standards. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot complex issues, automate routine tasks, and document solutions. GovCIO's culture of agility and continual learning offers strong growth potential and impact in modernizing government technology., * Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable network solutions for federal clients

 * Monitor network performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability of critical systems
 * Harden and secure network infrastructure in alignment with federal cybersecurity and compliance standards
 * Collaborate with cybersecurity, systems, and application teams to support mission-critical projects
 * Document network architectures, configurations, and procedures, promoting continual improvement
 * Support on-call and incident response activities for network-related events