Network Engineer

Chantilly, Virginia Secret Flexible for occasional remote work IT Infrastructure & Network Engineering & Operations Overview GovCIO is currently hiring for a Network Engineer to support a critical IT modernization effort for the Air National Guard (ANG). Candidates must reside in or near the Chantilly, VA area. This position is primarily onsite, with occasional remote work in the Chantilly area and more than 50% travel required. This role is primarily responsible for performing control activities across enterprise IT infrastructure deployments, validating compliance with technical standards, and supporting consistent execution of engineered solutions across all CONUS/OCONUS-based ANG installations. The Network Engineer will help ensure deployment accuracy, system reliability, and security compliance across all sites. Responsibilities Engineers, validates, and optimizes end-to-end network architecture across the entire system lifecycle, directing technical requirements gathering, high-level/low-level design (HLD/LLD), implementation documentation, and system integration. Establishes and executes rigorous network performance baselines, Quality of Service (QoS) frameworks, and high-availability criteria to ensure infrastructure resilience and SLA compliance. Enforces strict configuration management and security baselines across all core, edge, and transport layers. Critically reviews network topology designs, change specifications, and Methods of Procedure (MOPs) against technical standards, protocol requirements, and hardware capabilities. Conducts detailed engineering evaluations of routing/switching architectures, physical/virtual tools, and deployment methodologies while leading automated network readiness verification, requirement traceability matrices, and validation testing to guarantee line-rate performance and seamless interoperability. Develops, publishes, and implements test plans for complex, multi-tier, distributed, applications throughout the full lifecycle. + Designs, builds, and maintains automated test frameworks using commercial network emulation tools (e.g., Spirent, Ixia, GNS3) and realistic packet-capture data sets to validate infrastructure performance. + Executes end-to-end infrastructure validation, including functional path verification, regression testing, line-rate load/stress testing, and comprehensive system interoperability testing. + Isolates, debugs, and triages critical hardware and protocol defects; collaborates with hardware/software development teams to embed robust verification gates within the deployment pipeline. + Enforces defense-in-depth security postures by applying, auditing, and hardening all network operating systems, appliances, and compute components against DISA STIG benchmarks. + Develops High-Level and Low-Level Designs (HLD/LLD) to build, provision, and deploy highly resilient network services, core routing/switching platforms, and edge devices. + Evaluates and approves comprehensive technical test plans, verification procedures, and cross-domain architectures to ensure absolute alignment with baseline contractual and performance requirements. + Architects and executes rigorous system requirement verification plans and formal User Acceptance Testing (UAT) matrices to secure technical customer sign-off. + Conduct regular testing and analysis of network hardware and software to identify vulnerabilities and performance issues; document findings. + Establishes, implements, and maintains configuration baselines, Quality of Service (QoS) frameworks, and performance metrics across the enterprise network infrastructure. + Monitors network health via SNMP/telemetry, isolates Tier-3 complex transport faults, and collaborates with cross-functional engineering teams to perform root-cause analysis and optimize network capacity. + Manages authoritative network configuration backups (CMDB), maintains complete audit trails of system incidents, and catalogs technical corrective actions to guarantee regulatory compliance. Qualifications High School with 10+ years (or commensurate experience) Required Skills and Experience + Clearance Required: Secret + DoD 8140 Level II certification (Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+,CND) + Network Performance Monitoring + Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) + Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions (RCCA) + Understanding of non-destructive testing (NDT) methods. Preferred Skills and Experience + Familiarity with Quality Management System (QMS) Standards: ISO 9001, IATF 16949 + Experience with documentation and artifact logging \#AR \#NSS \#dl \#tlm Posted Salary Range USD $130,000.00 - USD $150,000.00 /Yr. Company Overview GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens. But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer? What You Can Expect Interview & Hiring Process If you are selected to move forward through the process, here's what you can expect: + During the Interview Process + Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team + Camera must be on + A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview + During the Hiring Process + Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening + Background check, to include: + Criminal history (past 7 years) + Verification of your highest level of education + Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application Employee Perks At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including: + Employee Assistance Program (EAP) + Corporate Discounts + Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content + Training, Education and Certification Assistance* + Referral Bonus Program + Internal Mobility Program + Pet Insurance + Flexible Work Environment *Available to full-time employees Our employees' unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets. Posted Pay Range The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.