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# Network Engineer - Federal IT

- **Company:** GovCIO
- **Location:** Fairfax, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $115,000.0 - $155,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Amazon Web Services, Apple IOS, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Computer Networks, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Python (Programming Language), Network Security, Network Monitoring, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Performance Tuning, Zero Trust Network Access, TCP/IP, Wide Area Networks, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Nx-os, Firewalls (Computer Science), Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco
- **Published:** October 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=3027654249-2

## About the Role

* Enterprise network design (LAN/WAN)
 * Cisco routing and switching (IOS/NX-OS)
 * Network security (firewalls, VPNs)
 * TCP/IP and network protocols
 * BGP, OSPF, EIGRP configuration
 * Network monitoring and troubleshooting
 * Cloud networking (AWS/Azure)
 * Network automation/Scripting (Python, Ansible)
 * Zero Trust and segmentation design
 * Documentation and network diagramming

## Description

GovCIO seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, secure, and optimize complex enterprise networks supporting federal missions. In this IT role, you'll lead architecture, implementation, and advanced troubleshooting of LAN/WAN, cloud, and security solutions, collaborating closely with cyber and systems teams. You'll drive modernization, automation, and Zero Trust initiatives while mentoring junior engineers. GovCIO offers a culture of agility and continual learning, competitive benefits, and opportunities to shape the future of government IT., * Design, implement, and optimize secure enterprise networks for federal customers

 * Lead advanced troubleshooting and performance tuning of complex network issues
 * Implement and maintain network security controls, VPNs, and segmentation
 * Collaborate with cyber, cloud, and systems teams on integrated architectures
 * Develop network standards, documentation, and diagrams
 * Support modernization, automation, and Zero Trust initiatives
 * Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
 * Ensure compliance with federal security and compliance requirements