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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Network Engineer - **Company:** Nationwide IT Service, Inc. - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Access, IEEE 802.1X, Cisco Routers, Complex Networks, Computer Networks, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Domain Name System (DNS), Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Network Architecture, Networking Basics, Routing, Network Segmentation, Network Service, Release Management, Remote Access Technology, Zero Trust Network Access, SAP Sales and Distribution, Security Information and Event Management, Systems Integration, Virtual Local Area Networks, Software Vulnerability Management, Identity Services Engine, Network Access Control, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, Cisco - **Published:** June 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8992738/senior-network-engineer ## About the Role * 8+ years of progressive enterprise network engineering experience in Cisco environments. * Extensive experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise network architectures. * Strong knowledge of routing, switching, VLANs, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and network security technologies. * Hands-on experience with Zero Trust networking principles and technologies. * Experience supporting incident response, security investigations, and remediation activities. * Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and resolve complex network issues independently. Education * Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may be substituted. Certifications * Cisco CCNP Enterprise required/preferred; CCIE strongly preferred. * Security-focused certification, such as Security+ or Cisco Security certification, preferred. * Current certifications maintained and in good standing. Technical Skills * Cisco routers, switches, and firewalls * Cisco ISE and 802.1X / Network Access Control (NAC) * Cisco TrustSec, SD-Access, or VLAN/ACL-based segmentation * VPN technologies * Enterprise DNS and DHCP * SIEM and Network Detection & Response (NDR) integrations * Cisco security hardening and configuration baselines * Configuration, change, and release management processes ## Description Nationwide IT Services (NIS) is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to provide engineering, operational, optimization, and advisory support for the Congressional Budget Office's (CBO) Cisco-based enterprise network. This role serves as a senior technical authority responsible for maintaining and enhancing network infrastructure across core, distribution, access, and edge environments while supporting Zero Trust initiatives, incident response, security compliance, and network modernization efforts. The successful candidate will operate with minimal supervision and lead the resolution of complex network issues escalated from the service desk., * Design, implement, and support enterprise network infrastructure across core, distribution, access, and edge layers. * Manage and optimize routing, switching, VLANs, enterprise DNS, DHCP, VPNs, and related network services. * Lead Zero Trust network initiatives, including segmentation, micro-segmentation, least-privilege access, identity-aware controls, and 802.1X deployments. * Ensure compliance with NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-207, and Cisco security hardening standards. * Perform continuous monitoring, vulnerability management, and network security assessments. * Support incident response activities, including containment, forensic analysis, root cause investigations, and remediation efforts. * Administer perimeter and public-facing security controls, including firewalls, ingress/egress filtering, and MFA-protected administrative access. * Develop and maintain network documentation, architecture diagrams, SOPs, configuration baselines, and change-management records. * Conduct security-impact assessments for proposed network changes and enhancements. * Serve as a senior technical advisor and collaborate with cloud, Microsoft, cybersecurity, and infrastructure teams. * Support audits, compliance reviews, and security assessments. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) ## Related Articles - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Top Must-Visit Developer Conferences in the US in 2026](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/679-top-must-visit-developer-conferences-in-the-us-in-2026) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)