Network Engineer

Washington, Washington, DC Suitability/Public Trust On-site only IT Infrastructure & Network Engineering & Operations Overview GovCIO is currently hiring for a network engineer to support our client’s contract needs. This position, located in Washington DC is onsite only. Responsibilities This role requires an experienced professional with a strong background in network engineering, proactive troubleshooting, and secure architecture support in high‑demand, regulated environments. Maintain, manage, and support enterprise network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, and regional offices. Monitor and troubleshoot network issues to ensure high availability and optimal performance. Create, maintain and update network documentation, diagrams, and configurations. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support network requirements for projects and new deployments. Participate in capacity planning, network performance tuning, and root cause analysis. Maintain secure network access protocols and firewall configurations. Provide escalation support for complex network issues and coordinate with vendors (e.g., Cisco TAC) as needed. Stay current with industry best practices, emerging technologies, and security standards. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field with 5‑8 years (or commensurate experience). Required Skills and Experience 5 years of experience supporting enterprise networks infrastructure. Deep understanding of TCP/IP, VLANs, routing protocols (EIGRP, OSPF, BGP), NAT, ACLs, and VPNs. Strong knowledge of IP routing, switching, subnetting, VLANs, and ACLs. Hands‑on experience with Cisco routers, switches, firewalls. Knowledge of network monitoring tools such as SolarWinds and troubleshooting methodologies. Solid understanding of network security principles and firewall management. Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders. Experience configuring and troubleshooting site‑to‑site and remote‑access VPNs. Possess a current active certification in at least one of the following disciplines: CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA, CCDA, CCNP, or CCDP Clearance Required Must be able to acquire and maintain CFTC Public Trust. Preferred Skills and Experience Experience with Cisco Nexus series switches, ASA’s Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) and Firepower Management Center (FMC). Experience with Cisco VPN and VPN Profiles. Familiarity with high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) design. Exposure to cloud networking (Azure, AWS) and SD‑WAN technologies. Experience with ITSM tools such as ServiceNow, FootPrints, and other ITSM tools. Experience with NMS tools such as SolarWinds, ForeScout, Gigamon. Knowledge of Visio, scripting or automation experience is a plus. Posted Salary Range USD $100,000.00 - $110,000.00 /Yr. Employee Perks Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Corporate Discounts Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content Training, Education and Certification Assistance* Referral Bonus Program Internal Mobility Program Pet Insurance Flexible Work Environment *Available to full‑time employees We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets. Posted Pay Range The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at‑will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors. #J-18808-Ljbffr