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Platform Network Engineer

PGTEK

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Top Secret/SCI
Senior Level Career (10+ yrs experience)
$150,000 and above
No Traveling
CI Polygraph
IT - Networking
McLean, VA (On-Site/Office)

Platform Network Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Platform Network Engineer to join our Networking team. In this role, you will play a critical part in designing, implementing, and maintaining robust network infrastructure solutions for our data center environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain complex Layer 2/3 data center architectures, including BGP, VLANs, MLAG, LAG, Spine/Leaf topologies, and Trunk/Access ports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into effective network solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Document network designs, configurations, and procedures for team knowledge sharing.
• Stay current with industry trends and proactively seek opportunities for skill development.
• Travel up to 20% (domestic and international) for on-site installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience designing, configuring, and managing BGP and Layer 2/3 data center architectures.
• Expertise in VLAN, MLAG, LAG configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with Spine/Leaf architecture.
• Strong understanding of Trunk/Access ports and their optimization.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability, attention to detail, and commitment to high-quality work.
• Willingness to stay up to date with emerging networking technologies.

Clearance Requirements:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with Counterintelligence polygraph.
• Current IAM Level II certification (DoD 8570 IAT requirement).

Our comprehensive benefits package for full-time salaried employees is effective immediately upon the start date. Benefits include comprehensive PPO medical coverage with access to a Health Savings Account (HSA) option, a vision plan, and dental insurance with the base dental plan option paid for by PGTEK. Life Insurance, Short and Long-Term disability, and Critical Illness insurance have premiums covered. Additionally, PGTEK offers a matching 401(k) plan and a discount on pet insurance through ASPCA Pet Insurance. An Employee Assistance Program is available at no cost to all employees. PGTEK offers a generous amount of PTO and Holidays, and an Education Assistance Program is available after 12 months of employment.

ABOUT PGTEK:
PGTEK is a true consulting organization dedicated to helping clients achieve their business and technology objectives utilizing our decades of experience and business relationships. PGTEK invests in the educational advancements of our staff by providing the necessary resources to complete Professional and Business Certifications. Our company is our people, and we treat them like family.
EOE, including disability/veterans
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