Network Engineer

Jobtailor; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Washington, DC is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to configure and maintain enterprise routing/switching environments and support secure network architectures. The role involves firewall, VPN, DNS, DHCP, and security technologies, plus monitoring, documentation, and incident response.

The candidate should have 5+ years of enterprise network experience, a Bachelor's degree, and familiarity with NIST RMF/FISMA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT/CS/Engineering.
• 5+ years of enterprise network engineering experience.
• Experience with Cisco-based networks and routing/switching protocols.
• Familiarity with NIST cybersecurity frameworks and RMF/FISMA.

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise routing and switching environments.
• Support secure network architectures and firewall/VPN implementations.
• Assist with DNS, DHCP, and network security technologies.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and operational health.
• Support vulnerability remediation and network hardening efforts.
• Participate in incident response and troubleshooting activities.
• Maintain network diagrams, documentation, and procedures.
• Support network segmentation and Zero Trust initiatives.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure teams.
• Participate in system upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management.

Skills

Routing & Switching

Network Security

VPN Technologies

Network Monitoring

Zero Trust

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering

Tools

Cisco equipment

Firewalls & VPN gear

Job description

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise routing and switching environments
• Support implementation and maintenance of secure network architectures
• Assist with firewall, VPN, DNS, DHCP, and network security technologies
• Monitor network performance, availability, and operational health
• Support vulnerability remediation and network hardening efforts
• Assist with network incident response and troubleshooting activities
• Maintain network diagrams, technical documentation, and operational procedures
• Support network segmentation and Zero Trust initiatives
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, cloud, and infrastructure teams to ensure secure system integration
• Participate in system upgrades, patching, and lifecycle management activities

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of enterprise network engineering experience
• Experience supporting Cisco-based network environments
• Strong knowledge of routing and switching protocols
• Experience with firewalls, VPN technologies, DNS, and DHCP
• Experience supporting enterprise network monitoring and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of network security principles and best practices
• Familiarity with NIST cybersecurity frameworks
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Preferred Qualifications
• CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent certification
• Experience supporting federal government environments
• Experience with Palo Alto, Cisco Firepower, or similar technologies
• Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture principles
• Experience supporting SIEM integrations and network telemetry solutions
• Understanding of RMF, FISMA, and federal security requirements