Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
Location: Washington, DC
Clearance: Public Trust
Employment Type: Full-Time
Clearance: Public Trust
Employment Type: Full-Time
Company Description
Celestial Innovations Group (CIG) is a fast-moving, mission driven technology firm working at the intersection of innovation, national security, and digital transformation. We support forward-thinking government agencies with cutting edge capabilities in cybersecurity, cloud, AI/ML, and IT modernization. At CIG, we don’t just check boxes. We solve real-world problems that matter.
We’re building a culture where smart, curious, and driven people thrive. This is a place where your voice matters, your work has impact, and your growth is part of the mission. If you're looking for a team that values trust, clarity, and the power of innovation, this is where you want to be.
Overview
The Network Engineer provides mid-level support for enterprise network operations, infrastructure maintenance, and troubleshooting activities critical to government users and systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Document all network infrastructure components, including switching and routing equipment, IP-addressable devices, cabling interconnects, and associated configurations.
- Configure, install, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot routers, switches, firewalls, wireless systems, and related network hardware in support of day-to-day operations.
- Review and analyze current network processes, procedures, and configurations; develop, recommend, and implement approved network process improvements.
- Develop and implement quality assurance and quality control plans for network maintenance and reliability.
- Review, analyze, update, and implement network disaster recovery plans to ensure resiliency.
- Research, design, and implement network security solutions, including vulnerability mitigation, firewall administration, and secure routing/switching architectures.
- Monitor, review, analyze, and performance-tune the network using enterprise monitoring tools, recommending and implementing optimizations to ensure peak performance.
- Recognize, track, report on, and mitigate network security vulnerabilities, providing data for audits and compliance activities.
- Apply standards, policies, and best practices in network engineering, documentation, and change management.
- Utilize expertise in network protocols, subnets, VLANs, firewalls, VPNs, and multicast technologies to configure and maintain secure and resilient network operations.
- Conduct design reviews and prepare conceptual designs, schedules, and cost estimates for new or modified network systems.
- Lead projects as an Engineering Lead or Project Manager to support development of secure, resilient network systems and enhancements.
- Generate, maintain, and update network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures.
- Support incident, problem, and change management processes to meet contract SLAs and operational requirements.
- Collaborate with senior network engineers, security teams, and system administrators to plan and implement network improvements, upgrades, and lifecycle management activities.
- Assist with vendor coordination and hardware/software procurement in support of network operations and modernization efforts.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- 3–5 years of experience in network operations, network engineering, or network administration.
- Extensive experience with networking equipment, software, programming, and design, including switches, routers, firewalls, VPNs, wireless systems, and multicast technologies.
- Proficiency with Cisco networking technologies, standard network protocols, VLANs, subnets, firewall administration, and VPN solutions.
- Experience implementing network changes, patches, upgrades, and process improvements in secure or regulated IT environments.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve complex network infrastructure issues, including performance tuning and security vulnerability remediation.
- Experience contributing to or preparing network documentation, design artifacts, disaster recovery plans, and quality assurance processes.
- Certifications such as CCNA or Network+ preferred.
- Ability to obtain and maintain the required government clearance.
Flexible work from home options available.