Senior Network Engineer

Revolutional; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 155,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental and vision coverage

401(k)matching

Job summary

Revolutional seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, deploy, and manage enterprise networks in support of federal clients in Washington, DC. The role requires deep Palo Alto and Cisco expertise, firewall leadership, and top-tier security knowledge. Expect hands-on implementation, guidance, and collaboration across teams.

Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and US citizenship are required. Onsite in Washington, DC, with travel <10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility required.
• CCNA or CCNP certification required.
• 8+ years of hands-on enterprise network engineering experience.
• Deep expertise in enterprise routing (BGP, OSPF), VLANs, ACLs, QoS, and security.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise network systems (Palo Alto, Cisco).
• Use Panorama for centralized configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Provide Tier-III firewall and network support; troubleshoot complex issues.
• Lead planning, testing, and certification/accreditation activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and document network standards.

Skills

Enterprise networking

Firewall management

Palo Alto

Cisco networking

BGP/OSPF

Security/compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

Palo Alto Panorama

Cisco IOS/NX-OS

VMware

Windows/AD

SAN storage

Job description

Revolutional delivers advanced technology solutions and mission support to federal agencies across civilian, health, and national security environments. We apply modern capabilities, including AI/ML, cloud, cybersecurity, and IT modernization to solve complex challenges, enable faster and more secure operations, and drive measurable mission outcomes.

We are redefining how federal technology gets built and delivered by operating with a product mindset, prioritizing speed, ownership, and execution over bureaucracy.

Title: Senior Network Engineer

Location: Washington, DC (Onsite)

Terms: Full-time

Salary: 155,000 - 170,000 DOE

Clearance: Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility

Travel: <10%

Position Description

Revolutional is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer with expertise in Palo Alto and Cisco networking technologies to support the Department of State in Washington, DC. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge in firewall management, routing protocols, and enterprise networking while providing leadership in technology modernization, network security, and systems integration. This position requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise network systems, including Palo Alto Networks and Cisco firewalls, routers, and switches.
• Utilize the Panorama Firewall Management platform for centralized configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Provide Tier-III firewall and network support, including advanced troubleshooting of complex security and connectivity issues.
• Conduct technical analysis in network planning, engineering, design, and performance optimization.
• Integrate and secure enterprise applications across interconnected systems.
• Monitor, document, and maintain network performance, configurations, SOPs, and technical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Department of State security policies, DHS standards, and industry best practices.
• Install, configure, and maintain LAN/WAN infrastructure, servers, SANs, and related network devices.
• Lead efforts in requirements gathering, test planning, and certification/accreditation activities.
• Provide escalation support, training, and mentorship to junior network engineers.
• Conduct research and development for emerging technologies to enhance the network security posture.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access required.
• CCNA or CCNP is required.
• 8 years of hands‑on enterprise end to end network engineering experience.
• Advanced expertise and proficiency in enterprise routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, ACLs, QoS, Multicast).
• Strong expertise with Cisco networking technologies (switches, routers, firewalls).
• Experience with Windows OS, Active Directory, Linux, VMware virtualization, and SAN/RAID storage solutions.
• Experience connecting physical network connections including splicing wired and optical cabling as needed.
• Proven experience developing and implementing network security solutions.
• Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and leadership skills.

Desired Experience

• Palo Alto Networks certification (PCNSE) is highly desired.
• Hands‑on experience with Panorama Firewall Management and Palo Alto Networks products.
• Prior experience supporting the Department of State or other federal agencies.
• Strong knowledge of federal compliance standards, C&A activities, and security frameworks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead modernization projects and mentor junior engineers.

Benefits

• Traditional and HSA‑eligible medical insurance plans
• 100% employer‑paid dental and vision insurance options
• 100% employer‑sponsored STD, LTD, and life insurance
• 5% 401(k) company matching
• Flexible‑schedules and teleworking options
• Paid holidays and PTO Accrual Plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Team and company‑wide events, recognition, and appreciation— and so much more!

Revolutional is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or genetics. Revolutional does and will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. To perform the above job successfully, an individual must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed; meet the education and work experience required; and must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Other duties in addition to those listed may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable an applicant with a disability to successfully apply for and/or perform the essential duties of the job. If you are in need of an accommodation, please contact [e-mail].