Network Engineer

Compass Pointe Consulting, LLC; Washington; On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Job summary

Compass Pointe Consulting, LLC seeks a Network Engineer to support the Washington DC area facilities, including 52 field offices. On-site 5 days/week, you will monitor, maintain and troubleshoot LAN/WAN, Cisco devices, Meraki wireless, Palo Alto firewalls, and VPN/ExpressRoute connections, under Senior Network Engineer guidance.

Requirements include a BS in CS/IT/Engineering with 3+ years in network support, CCNA preferred, and ability to work in English.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering plus 3+ years in network support.
• Strong knowledge of Cisco IOS, VLANs, EtherChannel, and routing.
• Experience with Palo Alto, Meraki, VPNs, and cloud connectivity (Azure).

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain LAN/WAN, network devices, UPS, and environment monitoring for DC and field offices.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot Cisco routers/switches, Meraki wireless, and Palo Alto firewalls.
• Support Internet connectivity and VPNs including ExpressRoute to partner networks.
• Monitor network health using ManageEngine/OpManager/NetFlow.
• Create and update SOPs and configuration tracking documents.
• Handle routine network troubleshooting and coordinate with teams and vendors.
• Monitor Palo Alto firewall logs for anomalies.
• Troubleshoot WAN/MPLS circuits and open ISP tickets.
• Must be available for weekend maintenance and outages; communicate in English.

Skills

Cisco Routing/Switching

Palo Alto Firewalls

Meraki Wireless

VPN/ExpressRoute

LAN/WAN Troubleshooting

Network Monitoring

English Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Tools

ManageEngine

OpManager

NetFlow

Configuration Manager

Zscaler

Azure VPN

Job description

Washington, United States | Posted on 08/21/2026

*Due to the nature of the work, must be US citizens and also local to Washington, DC since it is onsite.

Supports the daily operations of the agency’s network infrastructure. This role focuses on monitoring, maintenance, and Tier 1-2 network troubleshooting. The candidate will work under the guidance of the Senior Network Engineer to ensure network availability and performance.

Position requires on-site support 5 days per week, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Support and maintain LAN/WAN, network devices, UPS, and environment monitoring system for DC headquarters facility and 52 field offices.
  
• Install, Configure, and troubleshoot network equipment including Cisco routers, switches, Meraki wireless, and Palo Alto firewall appliances.
  
• Support Internet connection and Zscaler remote access service for users and LAN-to-LAN IPSec connections to partner networks and dedicated WAN connection, e.g. vendor hosted site and Microsoft ExpressRoute connection.
  
• Perform daily monitoring of network health using ManageEngine/OpManager/Netflow and Configuration Manager.
  
• Create and update SOPs and various configuration tracking documents on a regular basis.
  
• Handle routine network troubleshooting (physical and logical connectivity issues, port configurations, VLAN assignments). Coordinate with local teams and vendors, problem-solve and restore service as needed.
  
• Monitor Palo Alto firewall logs to identify and report traffic anomalies.
  
• Troubleshoot WAN/MPLS circuit issues and open tickets with ISPs.
  

Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or a related field plus 3+ years of relevant work experience in network support. Additional experience can be substituted for a degree.
  
• Requires the following experience:
  
• Cisco Routing/Switching: Strong working knowledge of Cisco IOS, StackWise cabling/logic, and EtherChannel troubleshooting.
  
• Firewalls: Basic understanding of Palo Alto firewalls and the ability to navigate and operate Panorama for monitoring purposes.
  
• Cloud & VPN: Familiarity with IPSec VPN concepts and connectivity to Microsoft Azure.
  
• Wireless: Experience operating and troubleshooting Cisco Meraki wireless solutions.
  
• Troubleshooting: Demonstrated ability to diagnose Layer 1–7 issues (cabling, IP conflicts, network loop, routing, etc.).
  
• Must be available for weekend maintenance events and emergency outages.
  
• Must be engaging and proactive with critical thinking, strong desire to learn, and problem-solving ability, both independently and as part of a team.
  
• Candidates must demonstrate the ability to present ideas and reports clearly in English, both orally and in writing
  
• Experience supporting a nationwide mid-sized Federal agency enterprise is a plus.
  
• CCNA certification is highly desired.
  
• Must obtain agency suitability clearance prior to start date.
  

We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Short-Term Disability, Accident, Term Life, Whole Life, and 401k for all W2 Consultants. A benefit overview will be provided as requested.