SME Network Engineer

GovCIO LLC seeks an SME Network Engineer to design, secure, and optimize complex Cisco-based networks supporting critical federal missions. In this role you'll architect and implement WAN/LAN, VPN, and cloud connectivity, ensure high availability and scalability, and troubleshoot advanced routing and security issues. You'll partner with cybersecurity, Dev Sec Ops , and application teams to modernize legacy infrastructure, automate configurations, and meet federal compliance standards while mentoring junior engineers in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect secure, scalable WAN/LAN and cloud network solutions for federal clients
• Implement and maintain Cisco routing, switching, VPNs, and firewalls across enterprise environments
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize network performance and availability
• Collaborate with cybersecurity and application teams to meet federal security and compliance requirements
• Automate network configuration and maintenance tasks where feasible
• Create and maintain detailed network documentation, diagrams, and change records
• Mentor junior network engineers and contribute to best practices and standards
• Support modernization initiatives migrating legacy networks to resilient, cloud-enabled architectures

Required Skills

• Network design and architecture
• Cisco routing and switching (IOS/NX-OS)
• VPN and tunneling (IPsec/SSL)
• Firewall and security appliances
• BGP, OSPF, EIGRP configuration
• Network monitoring and performance tuning
• Cloud networking (AWS/Azure)
• Network automation/Scripting (Python/Ansible)
• Documentation and network diagrams
• Change management in regulated environments