Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: $108,450.00 Annually
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JLGOV LLC Network Engineer(Onsite | Washington, DC)
Support the Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Rights Division in a high-impact, enterprise-scale environment (approx. 175 servers / 3 sites / 70 switches) where your work directly enables secure, reliable litigation support systems. Only serious applicants should apply. A thorough background investigation will be completed.
NOTE: This is not a remote job opportunity candidate must be on-site and live within 50 miles of the location.
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of professional experience supporting network operations, systems administration, and enterprise IT support
Demonstrated ability to monitor, maintain, configure, and troubleshoot LAN/WAN/WLAN infrastructure
Strong written and verbal communication skills (able to coordinate actions and complete tasks accurately)
U.S. Citizen able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust (must pass without delay)
Bachelors degree preferred (IT/CS/Information Systems or related)
Work Location & Schedule (No Exceptions)
Onsite only (no telework): 150 M Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
40 hours/week, 8-hour day between 8:00 AM 4:30 PM local time
Compensation (W2 Only)
Estimated at $108,450.00 annually + benefits
Taxable retention bonus may apply after 90 days
Why Apply
Mission impact: directly support DOJ Civil Rights operations with secure, resilient network services
Real complexity: enterprise environment with multi-site operations and hands-on ownership
Growth: work alongside senior stakeholders, sharpen troubleshooting, documentation, and change discipline
Role Summary
You will support day-to-day network operations and sustainment while contributing to secure design, configuration management, incident response, and documentation in an enterprise environment.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and maintain network health; troubleshoot outages/performance issues across LAN/WAN/WLAN
Configure and sustain network infrastructure and security controls; support upgrades and change implementation
Support operational tools and workflows (ticketing, documentation, diagrams, reporting)
Coordinate with Government stakeholders and internal teams; provide clear status, root cause, and resolution notes
Produce and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and standard operating procedures
Required Technical Experience
Cisco OS and enterprise switching/routing; strong fundamentals (TCP/IP, OSPF, VPN, ACLs, wireless)
Experience with enterprise monitoring/troubleshooting tools (e.g., SolarWinds)
Ability to document designs and changes (Visio) and work in ticketing/workflow tools (ServiceNow)
Familiarity with enterprise security/network components such as Cisco ISE, firewalls, proxies, load balancers, DNS/DHCP platforms, and VPN solutions
Preferred (Highly Desired)
Certifications: CCNP, Security+, Network+, A+, ITIL
Platforms/tools: Cisco Prime; NX-OS/FXOS; Cisco Firepower/ASA; ISE; Infoblox; F5; Bluecoat Proxy; Scrutinizer
Experience supporting secure environments and network encryption devices (e.g., TACLANE) is a plus
Clearance/Suitability (Public Trust) Must Be Able to Pass Without Delay
Public Trust processing begins immediately upon selection. During prescreening, candidates are evaluated against SF85P-related criteria. If you do not currently hold Public Trust, processing time may vary based on your background and responsiveness.
Do Not Apply If Any of the Following Apply (Non-Exhaustive)
Pending criminal charges (automatic disqualifier)
Illegal drug use within the last 7 years (includes marijuana)
Intentional computer misuse/policy violations (automatic disqualifier)
Child support delinquency (automatic disqualifier)
Prior Public Trust/clearance denied, suspended, or revoked
Beware of Recruitment Scams
JLGOV will never request payment or provide advance funds during the hiring process. All official communication is sent through the jlgov.com automated system never via free email services or messaging apps.
Apply
Submit your resume (PDF) and a brief note confirming onsite availability and Public Trust eligibility