Network Engineer

CGI • Washington, DC

24d • Onsite

About The Position

CGI Federal is a leader in providing IT and cybersecurity solutions, dedicated to supporting mission-critical defense and intelligence initiatives. We are committed to enhancing national security through innovative technology and expert collaboration. We are seeking a Network Engineer to design, install, maintain, and evaluate network and communications systems. This role involves gathering user network requirements, producing clear technical documentation, and supporting a multi-enclave environment that enables secure access to data across the network infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in cyber operations, cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) with a CI polygraph.
• Strong understanding of multi-enclave network environments.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing secure networks in government environments.
• Experience with the SAFe Agile framework.
• Advanced Proficiency With: Network hardware (Cisco, Arista, SonicWall)
• Advanced Proficiency With: Network protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, HTTP/S)
• Advanced Proficiency With: Firewall configuration and management
• Advanced Proficiency With: Load balancer implementation
• Advanced Proficiency With: Software-defined networking
• Advanced Proficiency With: VPN technologies
• Advanced Proficiency With: Network security principles and practices
• Advanced Proficiency With: Network monitoring and troubleshooting tools
• Advanced Proficiency With: Network performance optimization
• Advanced Proficiency With: Cloud networking (AWS GovCloud, SC2S, C2S)
• Advanced Proficiency With: Containerization networking (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Advanced Proficiency With: Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
• Advanced Proficiency With: Tunneling protocols (GRE, IPSec, SSH, SSL)
• Advanced Proficiency With: Cross-domain solutions
• Advanced Proficiency With: Network automation and orchestration

Nice To Haves

• Relevant network certifications (CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent) preferred.
• Experience with Nutanix.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, install, maintain, and evaluate network and communications systems.
• Gather user network requirements using multiple methodologies.
• Provide technical documentation, system requirements documents, and security requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues involving various protocols, topologies, and networking hardware.
• Assist with network architecture design, feasibility, and cost studies.
• Improve processes for deploying and maintaining network infrastructure.
• Work independently and collaboratively to enhance network solutions.
• Design, deploy, test, certify, and patch network components, including switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Address interoperability issues for all features, components, and application dependencies.
• Respond to and resolve critical network incidents within designated resolution timelines.

Benefits

• Life at CGI is rooted in ownership, teamwork, respect and belonging.
• You are invited to be an owner from day 1 as we work together to bring our Dream to life.
• We benefit from our collective success and actively shape our company’s strategy and direction.
• Your work creates value.
• You’ll develop innovative solutions and build relationships with teammates and clients while accessing global capabilities to scale your ideas, embrace new opportunities, and benefit from expansive industry and technology expertise.
• You’ll shape your career by joining a company built to grow and last.
• You’ll be supported by leaders who care about your health and well-being and provide you with opportunities to deepen your skills and broaden your horizons.
• Come join our team—one of the largest IT and business consulting services firms in the world.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior