Network Engineer

Alpha Omega; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days

Health & Dental

Life Insurance

STD/LTD

401(k) match

FSA/HSAs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Alpha Omega in Arlington, VA seeks a Network Engineer to design, implement, and support secure, resilient networks across on‑premises, virtualized, and cloud deployments. The role requires DHS Public Trust EOD, US citizenship, and a preference for Secret clearance or higher; hybrid work with onsite presence twice weekly within commuting distance of the National Capital Region.

You will design LAN/WAN, apply QoS and bandwidth controls, manage firewalls and VLANs, maintain encryption in transit,

Qualifications

• 10+ years of IT experience with network focus.
• Juniper certifications or equivalent; JNCIP preferred.
• 5+ years hands-on with routers, switches, and firewalls in diverse environments.
• Experience securing edge/IoT and enterprise networks.
• Experience with data center cross-connects and peering.

Responsibilities

• Design LAN/WAN to support high-speed data transmissions.
• Implement QoS and bandwidth controls for critical apps.
• Maintain end-to-end encryption for data in transit.
• Manage firewalls, ZTNA, and VLAN segmentation.
• Configure and maintain network switches and Wi‑Fi networks.
• Collaborate with vendors/ISPs to troubleshoot routing and plan upgrades.

Skills

10+ years IT experience

Juniper certified

Routing & switching

Edge/IoT security

Data center interconnects

Education

Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist

Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professional

Tools

Mist networking

Meraki networking

Azure Local deployments

Job description

Job Title: Network Engineer
Clearance Required: DHS Public Trust EOD, US Citizen (Secret Clearance or above preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid; onsite 2 times a week in Arlington, VA (applicant must be based within a commutable distance (1-2 hours) within the National Capital Region)

The Network Engineer serves as a multi‑discipline IT professional with a primary focus on network administration and multi-platform environments. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and support secure, resilient network infrastructures acrosson‑premises, virtualized, and clouddeployments.

Responsibilities:

• Design network pathways that can sustain operational network data spikes.
• Implement quality of service policies and bandwidth throttling to ensure uploads do not interfere with mission-critical applications.
• Design Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN) architecture to support high-speed data transmissions.
• Ensure the network architecture complies with governmental standards.
• Maintain end‑to‑end encryption for data in transit.
• Manage firewalls, zero-trust network access, and Virtual Local Area Networks (VLAN) segmentation to ensure system traffic is isolated to prevent unauthorized access or malware spread.
• Configure and maintain network switches.
• Design and manage high‑density Wi‑Fi networks to ensure secure connections.
• Manage and secure dedicated circuits and internet gateways routing traffic.
• Utilize network monitoring to track bandwidth utilization, port status, and overall network health.
• Collaborate with vendors and ISPs to troubleshoot complex routing issues, plan for system upgrades, and integrate new hardware.

Required Skills/Experience:

• 10+ years of professional IT experience.
• Juniper Networks Certified Internet Specialist or equivalent professional networking certification; Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professional preferred.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience with routers, switches, and firewalls inon‑premises, virtualized, and cloud network environments.
• Experience supporting and securing edge/IoT network devices and enterprise networks.
• Experience with data center cross‑connects and interconnects(e.g., carrier meets, cloud on‑ramps, and data‑center peering).

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience with Mist and/or Meraki networking solutions.
• Experience with cellular private networks.
• Experience with hyperconverged networking.
• Experience with Azure Local deployments.
• Storage administration experience, including tape‑based storage.
• Experience with identity management(e.g., directory services, authentication/authorization integration).
• Experience participating in or supporting incident response activities.

Salary and Benefit Information:

The likely salary range for this position is $115,000 - $135,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position and could fall outside of this range.

Application Deadline:

December 31, 2026

Joining the Alpha Omega team entitles you to participate in all retirement benefits, plans of deferred compensation, health and insurance benefits, and other such benefits as set forth in the company’s policy and benefits manuals. See below, to name a few:

• 15 days PTO including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave
• Eleven (11) paid Federal holidays, five of which are floating holidays (as designated by the company’s holiday schedule each year)
• Health and Dental Insurance (including 100% employer paid premiums for employee coverage under the HDHP health plan)
• Life Insurance, STD/LTD term disability coverage, with employer paid premiums
• 401 (k) plan with a match that is 100% vested after you complete two years of service
• FSA/DFSA/HSA flexible benefit plans
• Annual Tuition & Professional Development Reimbursement benefit

We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Company:

Alpha Omega is an award-winning solutions provider dedicated to delivering mission-enabling technology and strategic solutions for our customers. Since our founding in 2016, we have grown to over 700 employees nationwide consisting of former operators, technologists, and strategists who bring decades of government and industry experience. They are united by one purpose: ensuring our nation’s continued global leadership.

We have a unified operating model providing technical capabilities and solutions for customers across two main business units:

• National Security- supporting agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Navy, Air Force, Army, and the Department of State (DOS).
• National Resilience- supporting agencies such as Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Treasury, Health & Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Through strategic partnerships, intellectual property, and relentless drive for innovation, Alpha Omega is shaping the future of government technology. We are proud to be a Virginia Best Places to Work 8 times, an Inc. 5000 honoree 7 times, and a Washington Post Top Workplaces 4 times. Join us in driving transformation that secures the nation's future.

Culture and Values:

Guided by our core values- Harmony, Engagement, Accountability, Resourcefulness, and Tenacity (HEART)- we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning and are committed to delivering high-impact solutions. We recognize and reward hard work.

Alpha Omega's culture is driven by our values and mission. We invest in top talent through mentorship, growth, and meaningful work. We value individuality, reward integrity and foster a diverse, high-performing team united by purpose-at work, in service, and in the community.

Alpha Omega Integration, LLC (Alpha Omega) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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