Network Engineer

GovCIO; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer to design, mature, and implement a Zero Trust network security architecture for the Headquarters Air Force A2 program. This onsite role is based at Langley AFB in Hampton, VA.

You will architect, document standards, evaluate security technologies, and collaborate with security, cloud, and infrastructure teams to deliver secure, scalable connectivity across on‑premises, hybrid, and cloud environments.

Qualifications

• Clearance TS/SCI is required.
• Experience applying Zero Trust to network design.
• Proficient with cloud networking in Azure/AWS.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain Zero Trust network architecture and segmentation models.
• Collaborate with security, cloud, and infrastructure teams to integrate Zero Trust across environments.
• Develop diagrams, standards, and playbooks for Zero Trust network design.
• Lead evaluations of security technologies (SD-WAN, NAC, SASE, next‑gen firewalls).
• Ensure secure connectivity for on‑premises, hybrid, and cloud workloads.
• Identify gaps and modernization opportunities within the Zero Trust roadmap.
• Provide guidance during design reviews and troubleshooting.
• Establish KPIs for performance, reliability, and security.

Skills

Zero Trust

Network design

Cloud networking

SD-WAN

NAC

SASE

Azure

AWS

TS/SCI clearance

DoD 8140

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview GovCIO is seeking a highly skilled Network Engineer with expertise in Zero Trust principles to design, enhance, and continuously mature the company’s next-generation network security architecture in support for Headquarters Air Force A2. This role is responsible for engineering frameworks, and implementation patterns that enable the Air Force Intelligence community to achieve a robust Zero Trust posture to support global operations. This position will be located at Langley AFB in Hampton, VA and will be an onsite position.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain the Air Force Intelligence Community’s Zero Trust network architecture, including segmentation models, micro-perimeters, secure access patterns, and continuous verification controls.
• Partner closely with security, cloud, infrastructure, manufacturing, and application teams to ensure Zero Trust capabilities are integrated effectively across all environments.
• Develop and document detailed architectural diagrams, standards, reference architectures, and engineering playbooks for Zero Trust network design.
• Lead technical evaluations of network security technologies such as software-defined perimeter tools, identity-aware proxies, next-generation firewalls, network access control platforms, and Zero Trust network gateways.
• Oversee the implementation of secure network connectivity for on-premises, hybrid, and cloud workloads, ensuring alignment with Zero Trust policies and identity-based access controls.
• Assess current network architecture and identify gaps, risks, dependencies, and modernization opportunities as part of the Zero Trust roadmap.
• Provide expert guidance to engineering teams during design reviews, solution development, and troubleshooting activities.
• Establish network performance, reliability, and security KPIs to measure progress and ensure continuous improvement.
• Stay current with Zero Trust frameworks, emerging threats, evolving technologies, and industry trends to guide future architectural evolution.

Qualifications

High School with 9+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills And Experience

• Clearance Required: TS/SCI
• Understanding of Zero Trust principles and experience applying them to network design.
• Expertise with network technologies such as segmentation, SD-WAN, VPN alternatives, firewalls, NAC, DNS security, and secure access service edge (SASE).
• Experience with cloud networking across Azure, AWS, or similar platforms.
• DoD 8140 Level II (Sec+CE, SSCP, CND, CCNA Security, etc)

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Experience in the Air Force Intelligence community
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-207, CISA Zero Trust Maturity Model, and other recognized guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across diverse teams and lead architectural decisions.
• Strong analytical and documentation skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.

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Posted Salary Range: USD $130,000.00 - USD $140,000.00 /Yr.