Network Engineer

Emagine IT, Inc.

Network Engineer providing engineering and operational support for federal government client’s enterprise network. Maintaining Cisco LAN/WAN infrastructure and supporting Zero Trust architecture with various network tools.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeWashington • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $42,000 - $151,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in network engineering and operations, with a strong focus on Cisco LAN/WAN infrastructure, Palo Alto firewalls, and Zscaler technologies. Proficient in ITIL-based change management and maintaining compliance within federal government environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Cisco Routing And SwitchingPalo Alto Firewall SupportZscaler (ZIA/ZPA) OperationsServiceNow Change ManagementNetwork Engineering

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Hard Skills

Network EngineeringLAN/WAN InfrastructureTroubleshootingImpact AnalysisRisk AssessmentContinuous MonitoringFirmware UpgradesIdentity-Aware SegmentationCommunications Protocols (TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP)Zero Trust Principles

Soft Skills

Problem IdentificationDocumentation

Tools & Technologies

ServiceNowCiscoPalo AltoZscalerAruba WirelessClearPass NAC

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree In Network EngineeringActive Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Federal GovernmentEnterprise EnvironmentITIL

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

FirewallsServiceNowSwitchingTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day engineering and operational support across a federal government client’s enterprise network
Operate and maintain Cisco LAN/WAN infrastructure
Support Palo Alto firewall, Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA), and Aruba wireless/ClearPass NAC operations
Execute network changes through ServiceNow ERB/CCB change management
Support installation, implementation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of client LANs and WANs
Provide production support of the network: day-to-day operations, continuous monitoring, and second-level problem identification, diagnosis, and resolution
Prepare and submit network change requests through ServiceNow in full ERB/CCB compliance
Conduct impact analysis and risk assessment for routing, VLAN redesign, and firmware upgrades
Enforce Zero Trust principles - identity-aware segmentation, no implicit trust by location, continuous monitoring
Participate in Major Incident bridges for Priority 1 network outages; document root causes and corrective actions in ServiceNow to support prevention

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science, IT, or a related field, or equivalent technical experience/certifications
Four (4)+ years of hands-on network engineering/operations in an enterprise environment, including Cisco routing and switching and enterprise wireless
Working operational knowledge of Palo Alto firewalls, Zscaler (ZIA/ZPA), and Aruba wireless/ClearPass NAC; familiarity with software systems, communications protocols (TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), and network hardware
Experience operating within ITIL-based change management (ERB/CCB) using ServiceNow as the system of record
Must currently hold an active Secret clearance and be able to maintain it throughout employment
U.S. citizenship is required for this project by the client.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, and vision insurance
a 401(k) with company match
paid time off and holidays
professional development and certification support