Network Engineer

About The Company
Guidehouse is a professional services firm that works with clients to address complex challenges and deliver lasting results. The company supports a diverse, collaborative workplace and provides opportunities for employees to develop their skills and contribute to meaningful client work. This position is part of the Technology Consulting job family and supports a federal client in a dedicated lab environment.
About The Role
Guidehouse is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, install, configure, test, and document a standalone Cisco-based network. You will build a secure, reliable lab environment that brings together advanced networking technologies and foundational enterprise services. The role requires hands-on technical expertise, careful attention to configuration and documentation, and the ability to coordinate effectively with clients, project leads, and technical teams.
This position requires U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret security clearance. Travel is not required. The successful candidate will apply sound technical judgment while keeping project work aligned with client requirements, approved scope, schedule, budget, quality expectations, and risk controls.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent relevant experience; advanced education may also be considered.
Five or more years of related experience and/or training in network engineering or a comparable technical field.
U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret federal security clearance.
Experience designing, deploying, configuring, and troubleshooting enterprise network solutions, preferably in a secure or controlled environment.
Working knowledge of Cisco ACI fabric, Software-Defined Access (SDA), wireless access points, firewall uplinks, and security zones.
Ability to establish and support DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory services.
Ability to analyze complex business and IT documentation, produce clear technical reports and procedures, and interpret network diagrams and architectural drawings.
Strong problem-solving, communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE certification is highly preferred. Advanced Microsoft Office skills and experience managing complex project risks are also desirable.
Responsibilities
Design, install, and configure a standalone Cisco network tailored to lab requirements.
Deploy and integrate Cisco ACI, Cisco SDA, wireless access points, firewall connections, and associated security zones.
Apply network segmentation, access control, security, and performance best practices.
Configure foundational services, including DNS, DHCP, and Active Directory.
Conduct functional and performance testing, validate integrations, and troubleshoot complex issues across network layers.
Create and maintain network diagrams, configuration baselines, operating procedures, test results, and other project documentation in accordance with company and client standards.
Work with clients to define IT requirements and maintain documentation governance.
Monitor progress against approved objectives, budgets, and schedules; provide status updates and identify risks, dependencies, and recommendations.
Assess proposed changes for effects on scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk; recommend actions and support approval and change-control processes.
Develop mitigation and contingency plans, support constructability reviews, and implement actions to reduce project risk.
Make informed decisions within organizational policies and procedures, coordinate with project stakeholders, and complete other duties as assigned.
Benefits
Guidehouse offers competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package designed to support employees and their families. Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage; paid holidays and personal and family sick time; a 401(k) retirement plan; life and disability insurance; and health savings and flexible spending accounts. Eligible employees may also have access to a discretionary incentive bonus, parental leave, adoption assistance, student loan paydown, tuition reimbursement, learning and certification opportunities, an employee referral program, community events, emergency backup childcare, and a mobility stipend. Benefit eligibility and availability may vary by position and plan terms.
Equal Opportunity
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to protected veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law. Guidehouse considers qualified applicants with criminal histories in accordance with applicable legal requirements. Applicants who need an accommodation during the application or recruitment process may contact Guidehouse Recruiting. Guidehouse does not charge applicants fees at any stage of recruitment; candidates should verify that communications come from authorized Guidehouse channels.

Work arrangement
Yes