Skylight · 12 hours ago
Staff/Principal Network Engineer (HHS)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $230K/yrSkylight is a digital consultancy focused on helping government agencies improve public services through design and technology. The Staff/Principal Network Engineer will design and operate secure network infrastructure, modernize enterprise networks, and ensure compliance with federal standards, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance digital services for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
ConsultingGovernmentInformation TechnologyProduct Design
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, build, and operate secure, resilient network infrastructure to support enterprise services
Re-architect networks using approaches such as SD-WAN and distributed design to improve scalability and performance
Integrate security and compliance from the start, including alignment with Authority to Operate (ATO) requirements and other federal standards
Monitor and improve reliability, performance, and availability using metrics, logs, and alerts
Collaborate with product, engineering, and security teams to ensure networks align with mission and technical needs
Equip federal teams to sustain improvements by delivering training, enablement, and reusable resources such as templates, playbooks, and decision records
Qualification
Required
Experience designing, implementing, and operating enterprise-scale networks
Familiarity with modern networking approaches such as SD-WAN or distributed network design
Understanding of network security and compliance requirements in regulated environments
Experience monitoring and improving reliability, performance, and availability in production networks
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional technical teams
Commitment to equipping federal teams with documentation, training, and mentoring so improvements last beyond the contract
Ability to work effectively in a professional services environment
Passion for improving public outcomes through secure, resilient government services
A mindset and work approach that align with Skylight's core values
Preferred
Experience with cloud networking in Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or similar platforms
Familiarity with compliance and security frameworks such as the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) or the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA)
Experience supporting modernization or migrations in highly regulated environments
Track record of mentoring network engineers or building networking practices across organizations
Experience working effectively on hybrid or distributed teams
Ability to spend time on-site at HHS in Washington, DC — either by being based locally or by traveling periodically for in-person collaboration
Benefits
Medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life and AD&D insurance
Dependent care FSA, healthcare FSA, health savings account
Dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 10% of your salary with no vesting period
Flexible paid time-off-policy (generally around 25 days per year), plus 11 paid federal holidays
Up to 12 weeks paid-time-off for all eligible new birth, adoption, or foster parents
Performance rewards, including annual salary increase, annual performance bonus, spot bonuses, and stock options
Business development / sales bonuses
Referral bonuses
Annual $2,000 allowance for professional development
Annual $750 allowance for tech-related purchases
Annual swag budget of $100 to display your Skylight pride with some merchandise (hoodies, hats, and more)
Dollar-for-dollar charity donation matching, up to $500 per year
Flexible, remote-friendly work environment
An environment that empowers you to unleash your superpowers for public good
Company
Skylight
Skylight is a digital consultancy using design and technology to help government agencies deliver better public services.
Founded in 2017
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Mike Judd
Chief Operating Officer, Human Services
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