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Network Engineer(s)

GDHWashington, DC🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 12, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

You'll have the opportunity to drive impactful network projects and develop your expertise in enterprise routing, switching, and security with this role. If you're a seasoned network engineer eager to contribute to a reputable company and enhance your technical skills, this is a fantastic opportunity to explore.

Quick Overview

Salary
$60 - $75/hr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Work mode
On Site
Location
Washington, DC, United States
Posted
6 days ago
DNSLDAPPKI

Job Description

Role Summary
This role requires an experienced network engineer with a focus on routing and switching within enterprise or government environments. The successful candidate will support complex network projects, including technical refreshes, migrations, and upgrades, ensuring optimal network performance and security. This position demands a proactive approach to troubleshooting, system maintenance, and network security protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and support routing and switching solutions across enterprise networks.
  • Support technical refresh, replacement, and migration projects to upgrade network infrastructure.
  • Manage and troubleshoot VLANs, trunking, STP, OSPF, BGP, QoS, LACP, and related network protocols.
  • Utilize Cisco ISE and Cisco Catalyst Center to manage network security and operational tasks.
  • Maintain a secure network environment by applying cybersecurity best practices and standards.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure network reliability and performance.
  • Monitor network traffic, analyze issues, and develop solutions to resolve outages or security incidents.
  • Assist with network documentation, configurations, and system updates.
  • Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, technologies, and protocols relevant to network infrastructure.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant security and operational procedures within the network environment.

Qualifications

  • 5–8 years of hands-on experience in network engineering with a focus on routing and switching.
  • Experience supporting technical refresh, replacement, or migration projects.
  • Strong knowledge of Cisco routing, switching platforms, and enterprise network architecture.
  • Proficiency with Cisco ISE and Cisco Catalyst Center.
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills across VLANs, trunking, STP, OSPF, BGP, QoS, LACP, ARP, and related protocols.
  • Familiarity with security concepts in enterprise or DoD environments.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Highly self-motivated and detail-oriented.
  • This position requires eligibility for a U.S. Government security clearance. In accordance with federal law, U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Ability to work onsite daily.
  • Relevant education, training, certifications, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Working knowledge of PKI, certificates, RADIUS, LDAP, DNS, DHCP, SSH, and secure network administration.

Publishing Pay Range: $60.00 - $75.00 USD Hourly
This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.

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