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MetaPhase · 3 months ago

Network Engineer/Architect

Washington, DC

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

MetaPhase is a consultancy that prioritizes employee culture and is seeking a Network Engineer/Architect to support the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure and scalable network infrastructures in federal IT environments. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize network performance and ensure cybersecurity compliance.

ConsultingCyber SecurityInformation TechnologyProject Management

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage enterprise-level LAN/WAN, cloud, and hybrid network environments

Support and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and related network hardware/software

Troubleshoot network outages, performance issues, and configuration problems across physical and virtual networks

Monitor network health and usage, analyze network traffic, and optimize performance and availability

Lead network architecture planning and modernization efforts aligned with agency goals and security requirements

Ensure adherence to federal cybersecurity standards (e.g., NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP) and contribute to ATO documentation

Collaborate with system administrators, DevSecOps teams, and security engineers to support infrastructure-as-code and zero-trust architectures

Provide Tier III escalation support and serve as a subject matter expert for network-related initiatives

Maintain detailed network documentation including diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Qualification

Enterprise network implementationTCP/IPRouting protocolsNetwork security standardsNetworking hardware expertiseCloud networkingNetwork troubleshootingTechnical documentation’s degreePublic Trust clearanceExperience in federal ITCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

8+ years of experience in enterprise network implementation and maintenance

5+ years supporting government IT networks, preferably in civilian or DoD environments

Expertise in TCP/IP, routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, QoS, and wireless networks

Experience designing and implementing secure network architectures and segmentation strategies

Strong hands-on experience with networking hardware (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto) and tools

Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS VPCs, Azure VNets, Direct Connect, etc.) and hybrid network designs

Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to lead incident response for network issues

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including producing technical documentation

Bachelor's degree in IT, Engineering, or related field

U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS). Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred

Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP), or equivalent

Experience working in FedRAMP, FISMA, or DHS CDM environments

Knowledge of SD-WAN and Software Defined Networking (SDN) technologies

Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) for network provisioning

Hands-on experience supporting agency-wide network modernization or cloud migration initiatives

Experience within the DHS and TSA environments

Benefits

Generous PTO

Federal holidays

Parental leave

Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)

401(k) with company match

FSA/HSA options

Commuter benefits

Company

MetaPhase

MetaPhase works at the intersection of business-to-IT partnerships—creating, deploying, and supporting practical solutions that serve as a force multiplier for government.

Founded in 2013

Reston, Virginia, USA

201-500 employees