Network Engineer Jobs in District of Columbia

Network Engineer jobs in District of Columbia concentrate heavily in the Washington metro area, where federal agencies, defense contractors, and major systems integrators drive consistent demand for network infrastructure, cybersecurity-focused networking, and cloud connectivity roles. Employers such as Leidos, SAIC, and Booz Allen Hamilton maintain large technical workforces in and around D.C., hiring at levels from junior network technician through senior architect. The federal procurement cycle keeps openings active year-round, with the strongest concentration in Washington itself alongside growing hiring nodes in Northern Virginia and suburban Maryland. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles89
Top employerGuROO
Top cityWashington, DC
Cities hiring3
Work type57% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Serco
AWS Cloud Network Engineer III
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AWS Cloud Network Engineer III
Serco
Washington, District of Columbia
Customer Support
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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Indus Group Inc
Senior Network Engineer
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Indus Group Inc
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Senior Network Engineer
Indus Group Inc
Washington, District of Columbia
IT Support
Project Management
Technical Program Management
On-Site
501-1,000

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Humana
Lead, Network Engineer - AI
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Humana
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Lead, Network Engineer - AI
Humana
Washington, District of Columbia
Cloud & DevOps
DevOps
Technical Program Management
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in information technology
10,000+

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TCG, Inc.
Network Engineer
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TCG, Inc.
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Network Engineer
TCG, Inc.
Washington, District of Columbia
IT Support
Network Engineering
Solutions Engineering (Pre-Sales)
Systems Administration
On-Site
Bachelor's degree in information technology
51-200

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Edgewater Federal Solutions
Senior Network Engineer
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Edgewater Federal Solutions
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Senior Network Engineer
Edgewater Federal Solutions
Washington, District of Columbia
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity Operations
Security & Protective Services
11-50

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Network Engineer Jobs by City in District of Columbia

Where District of Columbia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Bolling AFB
1 job
Anacostia Anx
1 job

Network Engineer Job Market in District of Columbia

A snapshot from current District of Columbia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • GuROO
    GuROO4
  • Peraton
    Peraton4
  • E
    Everforth ECS4
  • All Native
    All Native4
  • Koniag Government Services
    Koniag Government Services3

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software3
  • Consulting & Professional Services2
  • Law & Legal Services1
  • Electronics & Hardware1

What District of Columbia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in network engineer jobs across District of Columbia.

  • Active security clearance or eligibility for federal Secret or Top Secret clearance
  • Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or equivalent industry certification required or strongly preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a closely related field
  • Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting enterprise LAN, WAN, and VPN environments
  • Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks such as NIST, FISMA, or RMF
  • Experience with network monitoring tools and scripting languages for automation tasks

Network Engineer Jobs in District of Columbia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a network engineer in District of Columbia?

Network engineering in D.C. has no District of Columbia-issued state license, but the federal market makes a security clearance the practical requirement that replaces one. Most employers expect a bachelor's degree in information technology or computer science alongside a current Cisco certification such as CCNA or CCNP. Candidates who apply to federal contractors should initiate the clearance process early, as adjudication timelines affect hiring decisions more than any academic credential.

How much do network engineers make in District of Columbia?

Network engineers in District of Columbia earn a median of about $137,670 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $102,450 for the lowest 10% to over $205,420 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire network engineers in District of Columbia?

District of Columbia network engineer roles are posted by GuROO, Peraton, and Everforth ECS and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. The D.C. market skews heavily toward defense and civilian federal contractors, so the largest and most consistent hirers tend to be systems integrators and managed-services firms holding long-term government contracts.

Which District of Columbia cities have the most network engineer jobs?

Washington, Bolling AFB, and Anacostia Anx account for the most network engineer openings tied to District of Columbia. Washington itself anchors the market through federal agency headquarters and their on-site contractor workforces, while Northern Virginia suburbs such as Arlington and McLean host major contractor campuses, and Maryland suburbs like Bethesda and Rockville draw openings from the intelligence and health-agency sectors.

Are there remote network engineer jobs in District of Columbia?

Yes, but they are limited. Network engineering often requires hands-on access to physical infrastructure, which keeps a large share of D.C.-area roles on-site or hybrid. About 43% of network engineer openings tied to District of Columbia are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions tend to cluster around network monitoring, design review, and documentation work that does not require physical presence in a data center.

How can I get hired as a network engineer in District of Columbia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path in the D.C. market is a help-desk or IT support role at a federal contractor, which builds the clearance eligibility and internal visibility needed to move into networking. Large contractors such as Leidos and SAIC run associate and early-career programs that accept recent graduates. Earning a CompTIA Network+ or entry-level Cisco certification before applying and being willing to pursue a security clearance significantly strengthens a candidate's position against more experienced competition.

Where can I find and apply to network engineer jobs in District of Columbia?

You can find and apply to network engineer jobs in District of Columbia on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings in the area. Search the available roles, identify the ones that match your experience and clearance status, and apply directly to each one that fits.

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