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Serving as a senior technical advisor, the role leads the design and implementation of secure network architectures, drives Zero Trust adoption, and leads security assessments and audits - strengthening the security, reliability, and resilience of the network in alignment with NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-207, and Cisco best practices.\nKey Responsibilities\nDesign, implement, operate, and optimize secure Cisco network architectures across core, distribution, access, and edge layers for high availability, scalability, and resilience.\nServe as senior technical advisor to stakeholders, collaborating with cybersecurity, cloud, and operations teams to resolve complex network issues and improve architecture.\nEngineer and enforce Zero Trust principles per NIST SP 800-207 - network segmentation, micro-segmentation, least-privilege and identity-aware access, and 802.1X integration with enterprise identity services.\nLead or participate in security assessments, audits, and compliance reviews; provide evidence, documentation, and remediation support.\nImplement and manage network monitoring, logging, and alerting, integrating with enterprise SIEM and Network Detection and Response (NDR) tools.\nEstablish and maintain a structured vulnerability management and device lifecycle program (patching, firmware, remediation).\nHarden network devices to secure configuration baselines; secure public-facing and perimeter assets (firewall optimization, restricted access, MFA).\nContinuously evaluate and enhance network security posture through emerging best practices, threat intelligence, and Cisco security innovations.\nEnsure all network changes follow formal change control with security impact analysis; perform RCA for incidents.\nDevelop and maintain Network SOPs, comprehensive network diagrams, and configuration baselines; administer and troubleshoot enterprise DNS.\nRequired Qualifications\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering (Master's preferred; equivalent experience considered).\nMinimum 8-10 years of enterprise network engineering experience, including a senior or lead role.\nDeep expertise in Cisco routing, switching, and network security; Zero Trust (NIST SP 800-207); NIST SP 800-53; and 802.1X/NAC (e.g., Cisco ISE).\nDemonstrated ability to advise senior stakeholders and lead security assessments and audits.\nActive Cisco CCNP (CCIE a plus) or equivalent demonstrable expertise; CompTIA Security+ or higher.\nS. citizenship or permanent residence status; ability to obtain a Public Trust (Tier 2) determination.\nPreferred Qualifications\nCCIE Enterprise Infrastructure or CCIE Security.\nHands-on experience with Cisco ISE, TrustSec, and MACsec; Catalyst 9300 StackWise architectures.\nExperience with next-generation firewalls (Check Point or Palo Alto), NDR, and SIEM (Microsoft Sentinel).\nExperience leading network modernization and Zero Trust implementations in federal environments.\nPrior experience supporting Congressional / legislative branch agencies.\nClearance, Suitability & Security\nU.S. citizenship or permanent residence status is required. The selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (Tier 2) suitability determination and will undergo an FBI criminal background check and U.S. Capitol Police fingerprinting prior to starting work, in accordance with the contract's security requirements. Remote work is authorized; however, on-site presence at the customer's facilities in Washington, DC (and, as needed, data-center/computing facilities in Ashburn, VA and Manassas, VA) may be required based on task assignment. Local travel to these sites is non-reimbursable. Core hours are 9:00 AM-6:00 PM ET, Monday-Friday; occasional after-hours or weekend maintenance activity may be required.\nCompensation\nSalary Range: $115,000 - $142,000, commensurate with experience, education, and certifications. 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