What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer/Architect position at MetaPhase Consulting?
At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be! We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.
Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues.
Are you ready to:
Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?
- Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?
- Be the difference and make it happen?
MetaPhase is seeking a Network Engineer / Architect to support the design, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of secure, scalable, and high-performance network infrastructures within complex federal IT environments. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in government networks, a passion for solving technical challenges, and a collaborative mindset that thrives in cross-functional teams.
What You Will Be Doing:
- Design, implement, and manage enterprise-level LAN/WAN, cloud, and hybrid network environments.
- Support and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and related network hardware/software.
- Troubleshoot network outages, performance issues, and configuration problems across physical and virtual networks.
- Monitor network health and usage, analyze network traffic, and optimize performance and availability.
- Lead network architecture planning and modernization efforts aligned with agency goals and security requirements.
- Ensure adherence to federal cybersecurity standards (e.g., NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP) and contribute to ATO documentation.
- Collaborate with system administrators, DevSecOps teams, and security engineers to support infrastructure-as-code and zero-trust architectures.
- Provide Tier III escalation support and serve as a subject matter expert for network-related initiatives.
- Maintain detailed network documentation including diagrams, configurations, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
What We Need From You (Required):
- 8 years of experience in enterprise network implementation and maintenance.
- 5 years supporting government IT networks, preferably in civilian or DoD environments.
- Expertise in TCP/IP, routing protocols (e.g., BGP, OSPF), firewalls, VPNs, VLANs, QoS, and wireless networks.
- Experience designing and implementing secure network architectures and segmentation strategies.
- Strong hands-on experience with networking hardware (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto) and tools.
- Familiarity with cloud networking (AWS VPCs, Azure VNets, Direct Connect, etc.) and hybrid network designs.
- Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to lead incident response for network issues.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including producing technical documentation.
- Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering, or related field.
- U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS). Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
Bonus Points (Desired):
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP), or equivalent.
- Experience working in FedRAMP, FISMA, or DHS CDM environments.
- Knowledge of SD-WAN and Software Defined Networking (SDN) technologies.
- Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Terraform) for network provisioning.
- Hands-on experience supporting agency-wide network modernization or cloud migration initiatives.
- Experience within the DHS and TSA environments
Work Setup & Travel:
- Hybrid - Based in Springfield, VA. Occasional travel may be required.
Clearance & Education:
- Must be able to obtain Public Trust
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, IT Management, or related field
Benefits & Perks:
At MetaPhase, we care about your well-being and success. Our benefits include generous PTO, federal holidays, parental leave, and comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability). We also offer a 401(k) with company match, FSA/HSA options, commuter benefits, and much more.
About MetaPhase
MetaPhase is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team:
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MetaPhase is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.
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