Networking Engineering Lead

Guidehouse•Tysons, VA

21h

About The Position

We are seeking a highly experienced Network Engineering Lead to provide architectural leadership, engineering oversight, and operational support for mission‑critical networks within secure federal environments. This role is responsible for designing, securing, optimizing, and troubleshooting enterprise and cloud-connected networks across on‑premises, hybrid, and multi‑cloud environments (Azure and AWS). The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in routing, switching, network security, and cloud networking with proven leadership experience guiding engineering teams in compliance-driven federal environments.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree OR additional FOUR (4) years' experience in Lieu of degree.
U.S. Citizenship
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance with ability to obtain SCI
Minimum of EIGHT (8) years of progressive experience in network engineering, network architecture, or infrastructure leadership
Expert-level experience with Cisco networking platforms, routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), switching, and WAN technologies
Experience supporting secure federal, DoD, intelligence, or regulated environments
Strong understanding of firewalls, segmentation, PKI, authentication, Zero Trust, and enclave design
Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, drive engineering initiatives, and communicate with senior stakeholders
Strong troubleshooting skills across complex, distributed network environments

Nice To Haves

CCNP (Cisco Certified Network Professional)
CCIE (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert – ideal)
CASP+ (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner)
Cloud Networking Certifications (Azure Network Engineer Associate, AWS Advanced Networking Specialty)
Experience with SD‑WAN architectures (Cisco, Fortinet, VMware, etc.)
Familiarity with hybrid identity and secure edge connectivity (SASE, ZTNA, VPN/SSL, PKI)
Experience with network automation (Python, Ansible, Terraform)
Knowledge of SIEM, monitoring, and observability tools (Splunk, Elastic, SolarWinds, CloudWatch, Azure Monitor)
Understanding of IPv6 planning and federal IPv6 mandates
Experience supporting multi-site, high-availability, and disaster‑recovery network architectures

Responsibilities

Lead the design, engineering, and modernization of enterprise network architectures supporting mission-critical federal systems.
Architect and maintain LAN/WAN, data center, VPN, SD‑WAN, and cloud networking integrations (Azure/AWS).
Oversee network security architecture including firewalls, segmentation, IDS/IPS, NAC, and Zero‑Trust-aligned policies.
Develop and maintain routing/switching architectures using enterprise Cisco platforms and related technologies.
Troubleshoot high-severity network incidents, performance issues, and cross-domain connectivity challenges.
Implement secure cloud networking patterns (VNET/VPC design, ExpressRoute/Direct Connect, load balancing, peering, firewalling).
Maintain and enforce network baselines, STIGs, NIST 800‑53 controls, and RMF/ATO-aligned configurations.
Produce detailed network diagrams, engineering documentation, SOPs, and configuration baselines.
Mentor and guide network engineers; lead capacity planning, lifecycle strategies, and network modernization roadmaps.
Collaborate with cybersecurity, cloud, server, and application teams to ensure secure, resilient mission operations.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
Parental Leave
401(k) Retirement Plan
Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
Employee Referral Program
Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
Care.com annual membership
Employee Assistance Program
Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus