Network Engineer

Mythics, LLC

Network Engineer designing, implementing, and maintaining secure OCI network architectures for federal projects. Collaborating with security, cloud, and operations teams to ensure compliance and deliver reliable network solutions.

Posted 4/23/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleCloudDNSLinuxOracleTCP/IPTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a federal contract by designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable network architectures within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) environments.
Focus on OCI networking fundamentals, secure zone implementation, hybrid connectivity, and proactive monitoring using modern analytics and ML/AI-assisted tools.
Collaborate with security, cloud, and operations teams to ensure compliance with federal security standards and BCAP processes while delivering reliable and resilient network solutions.
Design, build, and maintain secure OCI network architectures, including Virtual Cloud Networks (VCNs), Secure Zones, DNS systems, and VPNs using IPSEC.
Implement and manage OCI networking fundamentals to support mission-critical federal workloads.
Configure and monitor network traffic using VCN Flow Logs and analyze telemetry using ML/AI-driven tools to identify anomalies, performance issues, and security risks.
Support hybrid cloud connectivity and secure data flows between on‑premises environments and OCI.
Automate network provisioning and configuration using Terraform and Ansible.
Perform advanced network troubleshooting across TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, and Linux-based systems.
Support and document BCAP (Business Change Approval Process) activities, including change planning, risk assessment, and implementation approval.
Develop and maintain Linux scripts to support monitoring, automation, and diagnostics.
Ensure network designs align with federal security, compliance, and accreditation requirements.
Provide operational support, documentation, and knowledge transfer to government and contractor stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

U.S. Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
10 years of work experience
Demonstrated experience as a Network Engineer supporting secure environments, preferably within federal or DoD contracts.
Hands-on experience building and maintaining OCI networking fundamentals, including VCNs, Secure Zones, DNS, VPNs, and IPSEC tunnels.
Strong experience with TCP/IP networking, DNS, and network troubleshooting.
Proficiency in Linux administration, including command-line operations and scripting.
Experience using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and configuration management tools like Ansible.
Familiarity with BCAP processes or formal change management frameworks.
Ability to analyze network telemetry using VCN Flow Logs and modern monitoring or ML/AI-based analysis tools.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities OCI cloud networking architecture and security best practices.
Network security principles, including IPSEC, segmentation, secure zones, and defense-in-depth.
Federal IT compliance, governance, and change control processes, including BCAP.
Advanced network troubleshooting across TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, and hybrid cloud environments.
Linux system administration and automation through scripting.
Infrastructure automation using Terraform and Ansible.
Network monitoring and analytics using VCN Flow Logs and ML/AI-assisted tools.
Documentation and communication of complex network designs and changes.
Ability to design and implement secure, scalable network architectures supporting sensitive federal workloads.
Ability to respond effectively to network incidents and performance issues in high-availability environments.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross‑functional cloud, security, and compliance teams.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision plans
Premier 401k retirement plan with corporate matching and a 529 college saving plan
Tax-advantaged Health Savings Account and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account options
Legal Resources
Generous work/life balance opportunities supported by a PTO bank, paid holidays, leave programs and additional flex time off
Employee referral program
Employee recognition, gift and reward program
Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
Remote or hybrid work options
Engaging company events such as team building activities, annual awards and kick-off parties
Employee Resource Groups such as our Values & Women’s Leadership Committees – Focusing on charitable and volunteering events to give back to our community, creating an inclusive environment for all, and fun employee activities
Health and wellness-focused activities
Relaxation Spaces
In-office gourmet coffee, tea, fresh fruit and healthy snacks
Corporate GREEN approach – tracking energy consumption for reduction and purchasing only environmentally friendly products for our offices

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Hard Skills & Tools

OCI networking fundamentalsVirtual Cloud Networks (VCNs)Secure ZonesDNSVPNsIPSECTCP/IP networkingLinux administrationInfrastructure as Code (IaC)network troubleshooting

Soft Skills

collaborationdocumentationcommunicationindependent workcross-functional teamworkproblem-solvingrisk assessmentknowledge transferchange planningoperational support

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Information TechnologyBachelor’s degree in EngineeringSecret clearance