**Overview** As a **Network Engineer,** you will work within our growing DevSecOps practice delivering features to support cloud, data center and networking for multiple systems. We are looking for candidates with 3-5 years of experience with networking in hybrid cloud/on-premises environments. **Contributions** **Responsibilities include:** + Monitor network performance and availability issues and troubleshoot issues through robust root cause analysis + Conduct capacity planning to ensure optimal network performance at scale + Understanding the needs of stakeholders and applying these needs to designs + Implement network segmentation to enhance security and performance + Design and implement networking solutions (e.g. LAN, WAN) in cloud and on-premises environments + Ensuring that systems are safe and secure against cybersecurity threats by implementing firewalls, and implementing intrusion detection and prevention systems + Document as-is state of the environment, perform a gap analysis, and produce artifacts that articulate options and recommendations + Act as an individual contributor and mentor more junior team members + Engineer and implement solutions and provide recommendations for continuous improvement for the services provided + Present regular status updates and provide cross training to other team members. **Qualifications** **Required:** + Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance + BS Degree in an IT field OR BS in a non-IT field and 2 years related IT experience + 3 Years of Experience troubleshooting network outages/issues in an Enterprise network such as routing, routing protocols, service provider WAN circuits, routing/switching, firewalls, and wireless + 3 Years of Experience configuring/deploying routers, switches, firewalls, software upgrades, and wireless infrastructure **Preferred:** + 3 Years of Experience with SolarWinds, ISE, and NAC controls + Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills + Experience with documenting an as-is state of the environment, perform a gap analysis, and produce artifacts that articulate options and recommendations preferred **Certifications:** + Cisco Certified Network Associate + Microsoft Certified Azure Network Engineer Associate + CompTIA Network **About** **steampunk** Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $110,000 to $145,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here. **Identity Statement** As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. Steampunk is a **Change Agent** in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our **Human-Centered delivery methodology** , we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an **employee owned company** , we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers – and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com . _We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program._ Refer a Friend (https://careers-steampunk.icims.com/jobs/6502/network-engineer/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&in\_iframe=1&hashed=-336029103) **Need help finding the right job?** We can recommend jobs specifically for you! **Job Location** _US-VA-McLean_ **Posted Date** _1 month ago_ _(6/16/2025 10:13 AM)_ **_Job ID_** _6502_ **_Clearance Requirement_** _Public Trust_