FWI is building a team to provide highly skilled information technology engineering subject-matter expert support services to support, implement, operate, maintain, and enhance the technologies within the IRS Enterprise Operations (EOPS) Network Engineering business unit. As an IT Network Engineer, you will provide technical expertise in network protocols and enterprise-level network management, supporting domestic and international network connectivity for IRS operations.

FWI has been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post in 2024 and 2025, offering excellent growth opportunities in a collaborative environment. 

**Position is contingent upon contract award**

Work Schedule and Location:

On-Site: This full-time on-site position will work Monday through Friday,8am to 5pm at the IRS ECC office in Rockville, MD.

• Provide domestic and international Internet Protocol (IP) data communications connectivity
• Configure and maintain network hardware including routers, switches, load balancers, and firewalls
• Support Common Communication Gateways (CCG) infrastructure
• Implement network security measures and vulnerability scanning
• Conduct network performance analysis and optimization
• Provide technical support for network incident response and troubleshooting

Required: 

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or related field
• Current CISCO™ Certified Network Professional (CCNP) OR Current CISCO™ Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in network engineering, design, and implementation
• Experience in enterprise-level networks, including data centers, cloud infrastructure, and large-scale WAN/LAN setups
• Proven experience in managing and troubleshooting network protocols, such as TCP/IP, OSPF, BGP, and MPLS
• Project management experience leading or working on network-related projects, including design, upgrades, or troubleshooting
• Requires the following technical skills:
  • Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) routing
  • Advanced features including Policy Based Routing (PBR), Route manipulation, Community Tags, Traffic Shaping
  • Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP)
  • Open Shortest Path First (OSPF)
  • Active/Active routing design
  • Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI)
  • Virtual eXtensible Local-Area Network (VXLAN)\
  • Spanning Tree Protocol (STP)
  • Network Automation

Desired: 

• Master's degree preferred
• Knowledge of network infrastructure components: routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and wireless networks
• Proficiency in scripting/automation
• Familiarity with automation tools
• Expertise in network monitoring tools
• Strong knowledge of network security protocols and practices, including firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS systems, and Zero Trust models
• Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and Software-Defined Networking (SDN)

At FWI, we place the highest importance on creating an exceptional employee experience. You'll have opportunities to achieve your career aspirations through internal promotions, professional development, and other recognition and rewards programs. Join our team and take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including:

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Holiday Pay
• Paid Time Off