Network Engineer

Job Description

The Red Gate Group is seeking a Network Engineer to support a government client in Washington, DC. The role will contribute to the JWICS Modernization initiative through expert consultation on strategic decision-making, technical solutions, and program management across multiple project areas including creative services, SharePoint architecture, division management engineering, solutions integration, and program/project management.

• Develop and document processes supporting program protection elements, including Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Information Security, and Physical Security.
• Ensure network designs and integration activities align with zero-trust principles, cross-domain protection requirements, and agency security standards.
• Evaluate, install, configure, and optimize network hardware, routing protocols, switching fabric, WAN/LAN architectures, and cloud networking components
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• Support the design and implementation of secure connectivity solutions across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud environments.
• Improve network automation and orchestration to enhance Dev Ops integration and operational efficiency.
• Conduct advanced architecture analysis to assess network performance, resiliency, and integration readiness.
• Create architecture artifacts, diagrams, and recommendations to guide modernization efforts.
• Integrate secure networking solutions that improve cloud functionality, micro-segmentation, identity services, and traffic flow management.
• Support implementation of network-based security controls (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, ZTNA, SD-WAN).
• Serve as a senior designer responsible for defining the architectural framework for network-centric services and system features.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Active TS/SCI (CI Poly Preferred)
• Master’s degree and 10 years of experience or Bachelor’s degree and 13 years of experience
• DoD and IC experience is desired.

The Red Gate Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Red Gate Group, Ltd. considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Know Your Rights.