Senior Federal Network Engineer – Onsite DHS Support

Indev; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

InDev is seeking an experienced network engineer for an onsite role supporting a DHS federal project. You will design, implement, and maintain secure networks, configuring devices, monitoring performance, and troubleshooting in a high‑tempo environment.

The role requires active DHS clearance, 7+ years’ network experience, and hands‑on expertise with VMware, Active Directory, Ansible, and Python. You will work with cross‑functional teams to ensure reliable, secure connectivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 7+ years’ experience, minimum 5 years working on Federal networks.
• Hands-on, expert level skills with VMware, Active Directory, Ansible, Python.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco Networking and Meraki SD-WAN and cyber security skills.
• General knowledge of incident management, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, etc.
• Ability to analyze issues and develop effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and Architect network infrastructure tailored to organizational needs.
• Configure routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices.
• Automate configurations and compliance checks with Python, Ansible, Git and vendor APIs.
• Monitor network performance and proactively resolve issues.
• Troubleshoot connectivity problems, performance degradation, and misconfigurations.
• Document topologies, standards, and runbooks for outages.

Skills

Communications

Leadership

Network troubleshooting

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

VMware

Active Directory

Ansible

Python

Cisco Meraki SD-WAN

Cyber Security Tools

Job description

InDev is seeking an experienced network engineer for an onsite role supporting a DHS federal project. You will design, implement, and maintain secure networks, configuring devices, monitoring performance, and troubleshooting in a high‑tempo environment.

The role requires active DHS clearance, 7+ years’ network experience, and hands‑on expertise with VMware, Active Directory, Ansible, and Python. You will work with cross‑functional teams to ensure reliable, secure connectivity.