Senior Network Engineer

About the Role

Guidehouse is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to design, install, configure, and document a standalone Cisco-based network in a dedicated lab environment. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience deploying complex enterprise network solutions, deep familiarity with Cisco technologies, and strong operational discipline in building secure, reliable, and fully documented networks.

Responsibilities

• Designing, installing, and configuring a standalone Cisco network tailored for a lab environment.
• Deploying and configuring: Cisco ACI fabric, Cisco SDA (Software-Defined Access) networks, Cisco wireless access points, Firewall uplinks and associated security zones.
• Implementing best practices for segmentation, access control, and network performance.
• Standing up and configuring foundational enterprise services, including DNS, DHCP, Active Directory.
• Producing detailed system documentation including network diagrams, configuration baselines, operational procedures, and test results.
• Ensuring all configurations adhere to Guidehouse quality standards and any client-specific requirements.
• Conducting functional and performance testing.
• Ensuring successful integration between network components.
• Troubleshooting and resolving complex issues across multiple layers.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders, project leads, and technical teams.
• Providing status updates, risk identification, and recommendations throughout the build.
• Interface directly with clients to define IT project requirements.
• Implement project documentation governance aligned with company and client requirements.
• Track progress of project against goals, objectives, approved budgets, approved timelines.
• Implement change management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations, secure client approvals, and issue change orders. Assesses change requests to determine impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality, and risk.
• Demonstrate ability to identify complex project risks, lead constructability reviews, develop risk mitigation and contingency plans, and implement action plans to reduce or eliminate project risks.
• Make decisions with in-depth understanding and interpretation of procedures, organizational policies, and business practices to achieve general results. Responsible for setting department deadlines.
• Draw upon the analysis of others and makes recommendations that have a direct impact on the company.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Relevant experience may be substituted for formal education or advanced degree).
• US Citizenship is required.
• FIVE (5)+ years of related experience and/or training.
• An ACTIVE TOP SECRET federal security clearance.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret the most complex business/IT documents.
• Ability to write reports, manuals, speeches, and articles using distinctive style.

Preferred Skills

• CCNA, CCNP or CCIE highly preferred.
• Advanced skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to read and understand architectural drawings and network diagrams.
• Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Student Loan PayDown
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program
• Mobility Stipend