Networking Engineering Lead

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We are seeking a highly experienced Network Engineering Lead to provide architectural leadership engineering oversight and operational support for missioncritical networks within secure federal environments. This role is responsible for designing securing optimizing and troubleshooting enterprise and cloud-connected networks across onpremises hybrid and multicloud environments (Azure and AWS).

The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in routing switching network security and cloud networking with proven leadership experience guiding engineering teams in compliance-driven federal environments.

What You Will Do

• Lead the design engineering and modernization of enterprise network architectures supporting mission-critical federal systems.

• Architect and maintain LAN/WAN data center VPN SDWAN and cloud networking integrations (Azure/AWS).

• Oversee network security architecture including firewalls segmentation IDS/IPS NAC and ZeroTrust-aligned policies.

• Develop and maintain routing/switching architectures using enterprise Cisco platforms and related technologies.

• Troubleshoot high-severity network incidents performance issues and cross-domain connectivity challenges.

• Implement secure cloud networking patterns (VNET/VPC design ExpressRoute/Direct Connect load balancing peering firewalling).

• Maintain and enforce network baselines STIGs NIST 80053 controls and RMF/ATO-aligned configurations.

• Produce detailed network diagrams engineering documentation SOPs and configuration baselines.

• Mentor and guide network engineers; lead capacity planning lifecycle strategies and network modernization roadmaps.

• Collaborate with cybersecurity cloud server and application teams to ensure secure resilient mission operations.

What You Will Need

• Bachelors Degree OR additional FOUR (4) years experience in Lieu of degree.

• U.S. Citizenship

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED TOP SECRET Federal or DoD securityclearance with ability to obtain SCI

• Minimum of EIGHT (8) years of progressive experience in network engineering network architecture or infrastructure leadership

• Expert-level experience with Cisco networking platforms routing protocols (BGP OSPF EIGRP) switching and WAN technologies

• Experience supporting secure federal DoD intelligence or regulated environments

• Strong understanding of firewalls segmentation PKI authentication Zero Trust and enclave design

• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams drive engineering initiatives and communicate with senior stakeholders

• Strong troubleshooting skills across complex distributed network environments

What Would Be Nice To Have:

• CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)
• CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert ideal)
• CASP (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner)
• Cloud Networking Certifications (Azure Network Engineer Associate AWS Advanced Networking Specialty)

Desired Additional Skills

• Experience with SDWAN architectures (Cisco Fortinet VMware etc.)

• Familiarity with hybrid identity and secure edge connectivity (SASE ZTNA VPN/SSL PKI)

• Experience with network automation (Python Ansible Terraform)

• Knowledge of SIEM monitoring and observability tools (Splunk Elastic SolarWinds CloudWatch Azure Monitor)

• Understanding of IPv6 planning and federal IPv6 mandates

• Experience supporting multi-site high-availability and disasterrecovery network architectures

What We Offer:

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits include:

• Medical Rx Dental & Vision Insurance

• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays

• Parental Leave

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance

• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance

• Health Savings Account Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits

• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

• Tuition Reimbursement Personal Development Certifications & Learning Opportunities

• Employee Referral Program

• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach

• annual membership

• Employee Assistance Program

• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance Legal Assistance and ID theft protection etc.)

• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity EmployerProtected Veterans Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law ordinance or regulation.

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