Network Engineer (SMA 1)

E Logic • Washington D.C., DC

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About The Position

We are looking for a highly skilled and proactive Network Engineer to join our team supporting the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) under the SENTRY Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). As a Network Engineer, you will support the design, implementation, and maintenance of CBO's secure Cisco-based network infrastructure. You will be responsible for configuring, managing, and troubleshooting network devices to strengthen the security, reliability, and resilience of the network infrastructure while addressing identified Incident Response (IR) remediation requirements. You will work directly with federal staff to ensure network systems maintain a strong security posture and achieve compliance with federal cybersecurity policies.

Requirements

• Must hold a current CCNP certification (or equivalent Cisco certification) that has been maintained for a minimum of 5 years. Expired certifications or certifications never used professionally will not be considered.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Tier 2 clearance (background check conducted through U.S. Capitol Police).
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in enterprise network engineering.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with: Cisco IOS/NX-OS Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking technologies
• VLANs, STP, trunking, and network segmentation
• DNS, DHCP, and IPAM
• Firewalls and VPN technologies
• Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 and Zero Trust Architecture (NIST SP 800-207).
• U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residence Status is required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with network automation using Python, Ansible, or Terraform is desired.
• Experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Azure Networking, or network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, ThousandEyes).
• Federal or legislative branch experience.
• Experience implementing 802.1X port-based network access control.

Responsibilities

• Configure and manage routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless infrastructure; support core, distribution, access, and edge layers.
• Implement and troubleshoot routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP); configure VLANs, Spanning Tree Protocol (STP), trunking, and network segmentation.
• Maintain DNS, DHCP, NTP, IP Address Management (IPAM), and network services.
• Support Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) and network segmentation initiatives; implement and maintain network security controls aligned with NIST SP 800-53 and NIST SP 800-207.
• Integrate network logging with SIEM platforms (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel); assist in monitoring network performance and availability.
• Perform vulnerability remediation and network hardening; support network device patching and firmware updates.
• Support incident response activities by providing network-level analysis, containment actions (e.g., segmentation, blocking malicious traffic), and forensic data collection.

Benefits

• E-Logic, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed