Senior Network Engineer
Govcio
Washington, DC · Posted February 2, 2026
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About the job
GovCIO is currently hiring for Senior Network Engineer for our DOT EITSS proposal. The position is located in the Washington, DC area and is a hybrid position.
Responsibilities
Performs day-to-day activities required to manage data services, such as network design, implementation, and management, to include troubleshooting of complex network issues. Provides daily supervision and direction to support staff, to include technical and administrative direction.
Coordinates the planning, design, and installation of equipment, using knowledge of engineering and programming as well as sophisticated instruments and computers
Participates in system conceptual design and documentation of the design concepts.
Installs all new hardware, systems, and software for networks.
Designs, creates, and builds network services, equipment and devices.
Generates system level requirements verification procedures and customer acceptance test procedures.
Monitors system performance and implements performance tuning.
Reviews test plans/procedures and ensures they meet the objectives of the contractual requirements and participates in the testing process to validate requirements.
Qualifications
Required Skills and Experience:
Bachelor's with 8+ years (or commensurate experience) of related experience managing data networks, possessing extensive skills and knowledge in network design, architecture, troubleshooting, and management.
Must have experience with Cisco, F5s, Nexus switches, DHCP, DNS, VPN, MPLS, MTIPS, Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), routing, switching, cloud infrastructure, and Out-of-Band (OOB) networks and firewall management.
Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.
Posted Salary Range
USD $94,150.00 - USD $150,650.00 /Yr.
Performs day-to-day activities required to manage data services, such as network design, implementation, and management, to include troubleshooting of complex network issues. Provides daily supervision and direction to support staff, to include technical and administrative direction.
Coordinates the planning, design, and installation of equipment, using knowledge of engineering and programming as well as sophisticated instruments and computers
Participates in system conceptual design and documentation of the design concepts.
Installs all new hardware, systems, and software for networks.
Designs, creates, and builds network services, equipment and devices.
Generates system level requirements verification procedures and customer acceptance test procedures.
Monitors system performance and implements performance tuning.
Reviews test plans/procedures and ensures they meet the objectives of the contractual requirements and participates in the testing process to validate requirements.
Required Skills and Experience:
Bachelor's with 8+ years (or commensurate experience) of related experience managing data networks, possessing extensive skills and knowledge in network design, architecture, troubleshooting, and management.
Must have experience with Cisco, F5s, Nexus switches, DHCP, DNS, VPN, MPLS, MTIPS, Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), routing, switching, cloud infrastructure, and Out-of-Band (OOB) networks and firewall management.
Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance.