GovCIO seeks a Senior Network Engineer to design, secure, and optimize complex enterprise networks supporting federal missions. In this IT role, you'll lead architecture, implementation, and advanced troubleshooting of LAN/WAN, cloud, and security solutions, collaborating closely with cyber and systems teams. You'll drive modernization, automation, and Zero Trust initiatives while mentoring junior engineers. GovCIO offers a culture of agility and continual learning, competitive benefits, and opportunities to shape the future of government IT.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and optimize secure enterprise networks for federal customers
- Lead advanced troubleshooting and performance tuning of complex network issues
- Implement and maintain network security controls, VPNs, and segmentation
- Collaborate with cyber, cloud, and systems teams on integrated architectures
- Develop network standards, documentation, and diagrams
- Support modernization, automation, and Zero Trust initiatives
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance
- Ensure compliance with federal security and compliance requirements
Required Skills
- Enterprise network design (LAN/WAN)
- Cisco routing and switching (IOS/NX-OS)
- Network security (firewalls, VPNs)
- TCP/IP and network protocols
- BGP, OSPF, EIGRP configuration
- Network monitoring and troubleshooting
- Cloud networking (AWS/Azure)
- Network automation/Scripting (Python, Ansible)
- Zero Trust and segmentation design
- Documentation and network diagramming