Network Engineer (SMA 1)

E-Logic, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

E-Logic, Inc. is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain the Congressonal Budget Office (CBO) secure Cisco-based network under the SENTRY BPA. The role focuses on strong security posture, incident response support, and compliance with federal cybersecurity policies.

Responsibilities include configuring routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless infrastructure, plus implementing routing protocols, DNS/DHCP/IPAM, and network segmentation with Zero Trust alignment.

Qualifications

• CCNP certification maintained for 5+ years
• Eligible for Public Trust Tier 2 clearance
• 5+ years enterprise network engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of Cisco IOS/NX-OS and L2/L3 networking
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 and Zero Trust Architecture
• Automation experience with Python, Ansible, or Terraform is desirable

Responsibilities

• Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless infra
• Implement and troubleshoot BGP, OSPF, and EIGRP
• Maintain DNS, DHCP, NTP, IPAM services
• Support Zero Trust and network segmentation initiatives
• Log network activity to SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel)
• Remediate vulnerabilities and patch network devices
• Assist incident response with network-level analysis and containment

Skills

Network engineering

Security compliance

Automation scripting

Troubleshooting

Tools

Cisco IOS/NX-OS

VPN technologies

DNS/DHCP/IPAM

Firewalls

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled and proactive Network Engineer to join our team supporting the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) under the SENTRY Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). As a Network Engineer, you will support the design, implementation, and maintenance of CBO's secure Cisco-based network infrastructure. You will be responsible for configuring, managing, and troubleshooting network devices to strengthen the security, reliability, and resilience of the network infrastructure while addressing identified Incident Response (IR) remediation requirements. You will work directly with federal staff to ensure network systems maintain a strong security posture and achieve compliance with federal cybersecurity policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Network Operations: Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless infrastructure; support core, distribution, access, and edge layers.


• Routing & Switching: Implement and troubleshoot routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP); configure VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), trunking, and network segmentation.


• Network Services: Maintain DNS, DHCP, NTP, IP Address Management (IPAM), and network services.


• Security Implementation: Support Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and network segmentation initiatives; implement and maintain network security controls aligned with NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-207.


• Monitoring & SIEM: Integrate network logging with SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel); assist in monitoring network performance and availability.


• Vulnerability Management: Perform vulnerability remediation and network hardening; support network device patching and firmware updates.


• Incident Response: Support incident response activities by providing network-level analysis, containment actions (e.g., segmentation, blocking malicious traffic), and forensic data collection.

Required Qualifications

• Certification: Must hold a current CCNP certification (or equivalent Cisco certification) that has been maintained for a minimum of 5 years. Expired certifications or certifications never used professionally will not be considered.


• Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Tier 2 clearance (background check conducted through U.S. Capitol Police).


• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in enterprise network engineering.


• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated hands‑on experience with:


• Cisco IOS/NX-OS


• Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking technologies


• VLANs, STP, trunking, and network segmentation


• DNS, DHCP, and IPAM


• Firewalls and VPN technologies


• Cybersecurity Knowledge: Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 and Zero Trust Architecture (NIST SP 800-207).


• Automation: Experience with network automation using Python, Ansible, or Terraform is desired.

Desired Experience

• Experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Azure Networking, or network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, ThousandEyes).


• Federal or legislative branch experience.


• Experience implementing 802.1X port-based network access control.

Clearance Requirement

Must be eligible for a Public Trust Tier 2

Citizenship

U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence Status is required

Job Type

Full-time

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

E-Logic, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.