Hiring: Network Engineer Company: FEDITC Location: Springfield, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 19:34:19 Target Skills & Keywords : BGP, Enterprise Architecture, Root Cause Analysis, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, TCP/IP, VPN About the job Experience: •5+ years hands-on experience with Cisco routing, switching and firewall technology (e.g., ISR, ASR, CSR, ASA, Nexus, TACACS/ISE) •2+ years working in a WAN environment, strong experience in incident and operations management Required Skills: •Lead and oversee troubleshooting network incidents, providing root cause analysis and documenting information in tickets and knowledge repositories. •Willing to work nights for network Change Request (CR) implementations and be a part of the on-call rotation for any network incidents that may be escalated from the DHS Network Operations Security Center (NOSC). •Must be extremely resourceful in learning a very complex and dynamically changing network •Must be able to work independently in fast paced, dynamic environment •Interface directly with DHS components and customers to develop WAN network solutions to meet the requirements of their respective organizations, while complying with the DHS’s network architecture and design standards. •Produce SELC project artifacts such as requirements, design documents, diagrams and other required documentation. •Willing to work nights for network Change Request (CR) implementations and be a part of the on-call rotation for any network incidents that may be escalated from the Network Operations Security Center (NOSC). •Past experience within the Department of Homeland Security or other government agency is preferred. Qualifications: •Strong knowledge of routing/switching, firewalls, load balancers and proxy servers •High level architectural and operational experience with complex networks. •Very strong knowledge of routing protocols (e.g., BGP, EIGRP, OSPF) and network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, GRE, IPSEC, and VRF) •Strong knowledge of IT security related to networks and applications with solutions to mitigate those issues. •Must be able to work evening change request windows and provide on-call support after normal business hours as required. •Must be able to work independently in fast paced, dynamic environment. •Strong knowledge of Cisco technologies •BA / BS (relevant field); relevant experience may be a substitute for education. •CCNP, Network+, CCIE are desired •A United States Citizenship and secret clearance is required to be considered for this position. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!