Senior Network Engineer (Top Secret)

Revolutional; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Traditional and HSA-eligible medical insurance plans

100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance

5% 401(k) company matching

Flexible schedules

Paid holidays and PTO

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Revolutional is hiring a Senior Network Engineer in Washington, DC. This role involves designing and managing enterprise network systems, focusing on Palo Alto and Cisco technologies. Candidates must have an active Top Secret clearance and significant experience in firewall management and network security.

Benefits include comprehensive insurance options, 401(k) matching, and flexible scheduling among more. Join us as we redefine federal technology.

Qualifications

• 8 years of hands-on enterprise network engineering experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance required.
• CCNA or CCNP certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise network systems.
• Provide Tier-III firewall and network support.
• Monitor and document network performance.

Skills

Palo Alto expertise

Cisco networking technologies

Firewall management

Advanced troubleshooting

Network security solutions

Enterprise routing protocols

Linux

VMware virtualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Cisco Routers

Cisco Switches

Palo Alto Firewalls

Panorama Firewall Management

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.

Location: Washington, DC (Onsite)

Terms: Full-time

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, VLAN's, ACL's, 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
• Professional development and career growth opportunities
• Team and company-wide events, recognition, and appreciation-- and so much more!