What are the responsibilities and job description for the Network Engineer position at Red Gate Group?
Company Description
The Red Gate Group, founded in 2006, is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Company based in Chantilly, VA. As an SDVOSB, the Red Gate Group has established a reputation for delivering quality multi-tiered services in intelligence analysis, strategic planning, program management, policy development, operational design, and technology integration. RGG delivers high-quality, customer-centric solutions around the world—from the foxhole to the highest levels of Government. Our motto, "Making a Difference for Country and Client," reflects our deep commitment to national security and service excellence. As an employer of choice, we offer comprehensive benefits including flexible time off, 11 paid holidays, immediate 401(k) eligibility with a generous match, and full medical, dental, and vision coverage through Anthem. Our employees enjoy 100% company-paid life insurance and disability benefits, along with professional development assistance for degrees and certifications. We foster a culture of growth and work-life balance, backed by our commitment to supporting both our clients' missions and our employees' success. Join our team and be part of an organization that values both service excellence and employee wellbeing.
Job Description
The Red Gate Group is seeking a Network Engineer to support a government client in Washington, DC. The role will contribute to the JWICS Modernization initiative through expert consultation on strategic decision-making, technical solutions, and program management across multiple project areas including creative services, SharePoint architecture, division management engineering, solutions integration, and program/project management.
Responsibilities
- Develop and document processes supporting program protection elements, including Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Information Security, and Physical Security.
- Ensure network designs and integration activities align with zero-trust principles, cross-domain protection requirements, and agency security standards.
- Evaluate, install, configure, and optimize network hardware, routing protocols, switching fabric, WAN/LAN architectures, and cloud networking components.
- Support the design and implementation of secure connectivity solutions across on-premise, hybrid, and cloud environments.
- Improve network automation and orchestration to enhance DevOps integration and operational efficiency.
- Conduct advanced architecture analysis to assess network performance, resiliency, and integration readiness.
- Create architecture artifacts, diagrams, and recommendations to guide modernization efforts.
- Integrate secure networking solutions that improve cloud functionality, micro-segmentation, identity services, and traffic flow management.
- Support implementation of network-based security controls (firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, ZTNA, SD-WAN).
- Serve as a senior designer responsible for defining the architectural framework for network-centric services and system features.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI (CI Poly Preferred)
- Master’s degree and 10 years of experience or Bachelor's degree and 13 years of experience
- DoD and IC experience is desired.
Additional Information
The Red Gate Group, Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The Red Gate Group, Ltd. considers applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. Know Your Rights