Network Engineer​/Architect

Are you ready to:

• Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?
• Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?
• Be the difference and make it happen?

Meta Phase is seeking a Network Engineer / Architect to support the design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of secure, scalable, and high-performance network infrastructures within complex federal IT environments. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in government networks, a passion for solving technical challenges, and a collaborative mindset that thrives in cross‑functional teams.

• 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, Dev Sec Ops  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).

• 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.

• 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 with in the DHS and TSA environments.

• Hybrid - Based in Springfield, VA. Occasional travel may be required.

• Must be able to obtain Public Trust.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, IT Management, or related field.

At Meta Phase, we care about your well‑being and success. Our benefits include generous PTO, federal holidays, parental leave, and comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability). We also offer a 401(k) with company match, FSA/HSA options, commuter benefits, and much more.

Meta Phase is different with a purpose – demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:

• Washington Post Top Workplaces – 2022, 2023
• Washington's Business Journal’s Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022
• Virginia Businesses Best Place to Work – 2021, 2022, 2023
• Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms – 2020

Meta Phase is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.