Network Engineer
Quick Summary
Support Network Architect and program leadership to define outputs, outcomes,
Skills:Enterprise IT, Network Engineering,
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
Top SecretClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top SecretJob Family:
IT Infrastructure and OperationsRequirements
~1 min read- Active TS/SCI clearance
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related technical discipline, or combination of degree and experience.
- Minimum of 8 years’ technical experience
- Aligned Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) certifications
- Security+ or DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification
- Experience with supporting network solutions incorporating load balancing, route, switch, firewalls, congestion and prioritization management, and/or micro segmentation.
- Understanding of and previous experience with Zero Trust Architecture, NIST frameworks, and other government standards and compliance frameworks.
- Understanding of Software-Defined Networking (SDN), SD-WAN, container networking, virtualization platforms, and/or other cloud focused network technologies.
- Previous experience with one or more industry leading vendors such as Cisco, Palo Alto, Fortinet, Juniper, HPE, Avaya, or similar.
- Previous experience supporting enterprise WiFi environments, including mesh solutions.
- Previous experience with Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Experience integrating workflows and automation solutions with ITSM platforms such as ServiceNow
- Experience with DevOps, Infrastructure as Code (IaC, Python, Git, and/or other applicable technologies
Job Description:
The Network Engineer will support the technical implementation and operationalization of large‑scale, global network operations and modernization contract supporting the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Diplomatic Technologies (DT). This role supports 24x7 worldwide network operations, modernization activities, security integration, service management, and customer engagement across all geographic regions.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Support Network Architect and program leadership to define outputs, outcomes, and adoption framework for project creation and implementation
- →Provide steady state support for current environment network operations, preparing for a modernization journey
- →Support the Network Architect in defining the enterprise architecture, strategy, and roadmap for network capabilities, aligning solutions with business, technology, and cybersecurity objectives
- →Leverage secure, scalable, and automated and AI-augmented solutions for provisioning, monitoring, and operational support
- →Support and leverage governance frameworks, lifecycle controls, and operational standards for hardware, process, and procedure.
- →Develop architecture artifacts, implementation guidance, metrics, and telemetry driven reporting that promote consistency, automation, resiliency, and operational excellence.
Work Location:
USA DC WashingtonAdditional Work Locations:
Location & Eligibility
Listing Details
- Posted
- September 10, 2026
- First seen
- October 1, 2026
- Last seen
- October 6, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 4
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 19%
- Scored at
- October 6, 2026
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