Senior Network Engineer

Requirements:

• We need a bachelors degree, though relevant experience may replace formal education or an advanced degree.
• We require at least 5 years of related experience and/or training.
• We require U.S. citizenship.
• We require an active Top Secret federal security clearance.
• You must be able to comprehend, analyze, and interpret highly complex business and IT documents.
• You must be able to draft reports, manuals, speeches, and articles in a distinctive style.
• CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE certification is highly preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is preferred.
• You should be able to read and interpret architectural drawings and network diagrams.
• You should be able to solve advanced problems and navigate a range of options in complex situations.

Responsibilities:

• We design, install, and configure a standalone Cisco network for a lab environment.
• We deploy and configure Cisco ACI fabric, Cisco SDA networks, Cisco wireless access points, and firewall uplinks with associated security zones.
• We apply best practices for segmentation, access control, and network performance.
• We set up core enterprise services such as DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory.
• We produce detailed documentation, including network diagrams, configuration baselines, operating procedures, and test results.
• We ensure configurations meet our quality standards and any client-specific requirements.
• We perform functional and performance testing.
• We verify integration across network components.
• We troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across multiple layers.
• We work closely with internal stakeholders, project leads, and technical teams.
• We provide status updates, identify risks, and recommend solutions throughout the build.
• We engage directly with clients to define IT project requirements.
• We implement documentation governance aligned with our company and client expectations.
• We monitor project progress against objectives, approved budgets, and timelines.
• We manage change requests, assess impacts, secure client approvals, and issue change orders.
• We identify complex project risks, lead constructability reviews, develop mitigation and contingency plans, and carry out action plans.
• We make decisions using our procedures, policies, and business practices to achieve results, including setting department deadlines.
• We review analysis from others and make recommendations that directly affect the company.
• We perform other duties as assigned.

Technologies:

• Active Directory
• Cisco
• Fabric
• Firewall
• Network
• Security

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We are Guidehouse, a technology consulting organization offering a comprehensive total rewards package with competitive compensation and a flexible benefits program. Our benefits include medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance; paid sick time and company holidays; parental leave and adoption assistance; a 401(k) retirement plan; life insurance; health savings and flexible spending accounts; short- and long-term disability; student loan paydown; tuition reimbursement; personal development and learning opportunities; skills development and certifications; an employee referral program; corporate-sponsored events and community outreach; emergency back-up childcare; and a mobility stipend. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants consistent with applicable laws and ordinances.

last updated 43 week of 2026