Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring for a Senior Network Engineer with an active Secret clearance to install, configure, and troubleshoot various network architecture. This position will be located in Fairfax, Virginia and will be an onsite position.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 3 support as well as design, test, and implement Next Generation Network for all DEA offices which includes wired and wireless LANs, network access compliance security (NAC), user identity, routing, and firewalls.

• Design, implement, and manage disaster recovery sites.

• Implement HP and Cisco blade server systems; provide engineering and operational support for data centers, campus networks, Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Networks (DMVPN) Layer 3, Layer 2, and wireless networks.

• Provide engineering and operations support for network applications installed on client workstations, for VPN and network optimization, data center services to include server load balancing, WAN optimization, and network access security to include 802.1x and client posture assessment.

• Manage network (Cisco ACI), compute (Cisco UCS), virtualization (VMWare), and the broker (UCS Director).

Qualifications

• High School with 9+ years of hands-on enterprise network (or commensurate experience)

• Knowledge of the inner workings of the major network routing protocols, including dynamic routing

• Experience with a variety of firewalls

• Solid background in network administration and architecture

• Knowledge of building, developing, and maintaining SD-WAN environments

• Familiarity with access control models and network security

• Experience with network diagnostic, monitoring, and analysis tools

• Solid understanding of network operating systems (Aruba, Juniper, Cisco)

• Solid understanding of VPN

• Sharp troubleshooting skills

• Experience terminating fiber and network cables

• Ability to work independently

• Experience designing, writing, and updating both system documentation and network diagrams

• Professional certification (e.g. CCNP, CCDP)

• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and hold DEA suitability

Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

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.

Posted Salary Range

USD $108,300.00 - USD $148,000.00 /Yr.

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Location US-VA-Fairfax

ID 2025-5351

Category IT Infrastructure & Network Engineering & Operations

Position Type Full-Time