Network Engineer T4

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Flexible spending accounts

Paid holidays

3 weeks paid time off

Job summary

Koniag IT Systems, LLC is seeking a Network Engineer T4 to support our government client in Washington, DC. The role requires Public Trust eligibility and involves advanced enterprise networking across on-premises and cloud environments including AWS GovCloud and Azure Government.

Responsibilities include diagnosing complex incidents, executing changes per ITIL, supporting 24x7 NOC operations, and documenting configurations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years of hands-on enterprise network engineering experience.
• Experience in a Federal or private-enterprise environment of comparable scale and complexity.
• Proven ability to independently resolve complex network problems at the enterprise level.
• Experience supporting hybrid on-premises and cloud network environments.
• Experience executing enterprise network changes in accordance with formal change management processes.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier 4 network engineering support across CLIENT’s enterprise environment, including LAN/WAN, routing, switching, wireless, SD-WAN, and network security fabric
• Diagnose and resolve complex network incidents and problems, escalating to the Senior Network Engineer T4 or Network Engineer T4 (Lead) as appropriate
• Execute enterprise network changes and integrations in accordance with ITIL 4 change management practices
• Support the Senior Network Engineer T4 and Network Engineer T4 (Lead) in planning and executing network projects and integrations
• Contribute to 24×7 NOC operations through on-call availability and documented escalation procedures
• Assist in maintaining network stability, performance, and security across CLIENT’s geographically distributed enterprise environment
• Support integration and operations of on-premises and cloud network infrastructure across AWS GovCloud, Microsoft Azure Government, and Microsoft 365 environments
• Assist in SD-WAN operations and optimization across CLIENT’s geographically distributed enterprise
• Collaborate with infrastructure, platform, and cloud teams to ensure reliable connectivity and performance
• Support network troubleshooting and resolution for cloud-connected services and hybrid environments
• Maintain and update network documentation, diagrams, and configurations in the ITSM platform and knowledge base
• Follow and contribute to standard operating procedures for network tasks and escalation paths
• Support cross-training efforts to ensure coverage continuity and team depth
• Contribute to after-action reviews and Sprint Retrospectives with actionable improvement recommendations

Skills

LAN/WAN

Routing protocols

Wireless networking

SD-WAN

Network security

Education

CCNA

CompTIA Network+

CCNP

AWS ANS

AZ-700

CompTIA Security+

Tools

ServiceNow

Network monitoring

Scripting

AWS/Azure networking

Job description

Koniag IT Systems, LLC a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Network Engineer T4 to support KITS and our government customer Washington, DC. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain a Public Trust.

We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more.

The Network Engineer T4 provides advanced network engineering support within CLIENT’s enterprise IT environment. Working under the direction of the Network Engineer T4 (Lead) and Senior Network Engineer T4, this individual handles complex network engineering tasks, contributes to the design, integration, and operations of CLIENT’s enterprise network infrastructure, and serves as a skilled technical resource within the network engineering team. This role requires strong technical expertise across enterprise networking platforms, the ability to work independently on moderately complex problems, and the capacity to support escalation and coverage continuity within the network team.

Key Responsibilities Network Engineering & Operations:

• Provide Tier 4 network engineering support across CLIENT’s enterprise environment, including LAN/WAN, routing, switching, wireless, SD-WAN, and network security fabric
• Diagnose and resolve complex network incidents and problems, escalating to the Senior Network Engineer T4 or Network Engineer T4 (Lead) as appropriate
• Execute enterprise network changes and integrations in accordance with ITIL 4 change management practices
• Support the Senior Network Engineer T4 and Network Engineer T4 (Lead) in planning and executing network projects and integrations
• Contribute to 24×7 NOC operations through on-call availability and documented escalation procedures
• Assist in maintaining network stability, performance, and security across CLIENT’s geographically distributed enterprise environment

Cloud & Hybrid Network Support

• Support integration and operations of on-premises and cloud network infrastructure across AWS commercial, AWS GovCloud, Microsoft Azure Government, and Microsoft 365 environments
• Assist in SD-WAN operations and optimization across CLIENT’s geographically distributed enterprise
• Collaborate with infrastructure, platform, and cloud teams to ensure reliable connectivity and performance
• Support network troubleshooting and resolution for cloud-connected services and hybrid environments

Documentation & Knowledge Management

• Maintain and update network documentation, diagrams, and configurations in the ITSM platform and knowledge base
• Follow and contribute to standard operating procedures for network tasks and escalation paths
• Support cross-training efforts to ensure coverage continuity and team depth
• Contribute to after-action reviews and Sprint Retrospectives with actionable improvement recommendations

Experience Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 4–6 years of hands‑on enterprise network engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience in a Federal or private‑sector enterprise environment of comparable scale and complexity
• Proven ability to independently resolve complex network problems at the enterprise level
• Experience supporting hybrid on‑premises and cloud network environments
• Experience executing enterprise network changes in accordance with formal change management processes

Technical Expertise

• Solid proficiency in:
• Enterprise LAN/WAN architecture and operations
• Routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP)
• Switching technologies (VLANs, STP, port aggregation)
• Wireless enterprise networking
• SD-WAN operations and support
• Network security fabric and firewall management
• Working knowledge of:
• AWS and Azure cloud networking
• Zero Trust Network Architecture
• Network monitoring and event management tools
• ITSM platforms (e.g., ServiceNow)
• Network automation tools and scripting

Required Certifications (Must Be Current And Unexpired Throughout Performance)

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) (required minimum)
• CompTIA Network or equivalent (required)
• Additional preferred certifications:
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) — Enterprise or Security
• AWS Certified Advanced Networking — Specialty
• Microsoft Azure Network Engineer Associate (AZ-700)
• CompTIA Security (or equivalent)

Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin or ancestry, age, disability, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment.

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Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Law 88-352