Network Engineer​/Architect

Network Engineer/Architect – Meta Phase

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 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 SOPs.

• 8+ years of experience in enterprise network implementation and maintenance.
• 5+ years supporting government IT networks (civilian or DoD environments).
• Expertise in TCP/IP, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, QoS, and wireless networks.
• Experience designing and implementing secure network architectures and segmentation strategies.
• Hands‑on experience with networking hardware (Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto) and tools.
• Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS VPCs, Azure VNets, Direct Connect) and hybrid designs.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to lead incident response for network issues.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including technical documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or related field.
• U.S. Citizenship required. Must obtain a Public Trust clearance.

• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent.
• Experience with FedRAMP, FISMA, or DHS CDM environments.
• Knowledge of SD-WAN and Software‑Defined Networking technologies.
• Familiarity with automation tools (Ansible, Terraform) for network provisioning.
• Support for agency‑wide network modernization or cloud migration initiatives.
• Experience with in DHS and TSA environments.

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

• Must obtain Public Trust clearance.
• 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, comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability), a 401(k) with company match, FSA/HSA options, commuter benefits, and more.

Meta Phase is a purpose‑driven firm focused on employee and cultural excellence. Recognized as one of the fastest‑growing and most impactful consultancies, we are aggressively hiring to grow our team.

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, veteran status, or any other factor protected by federal, state, or local law.