Job Requirements
Reston, VA
Secret Polygraph not specified
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$104,000 - $135,000
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to support and modernize a large-scale enterprise network environment spanning hundreds of geographically dispersed locations. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with deep expertise in LAN, WAN, WLAN, routing, switching, network security, and Tier III troubleshooting.
The successful candidate will help maintain and enhance mission-critical network infrastructure while supporting modernization initiatives within a highly secure environment.
Key Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and resolve complex enterprise network incidents and performance issues.
Configure, maintain, and optimize routers, switches, firewalls, VLANs, wireless infrastructure, and network sensors.
Serve as a Tier III escalation resource for challenging network problems.
Support enterprise routing and switching technologies, including:
OSPF
BGP
EIGRP
MPLS
VPNs
SD-WAN
Multicast
Develop and execute Engineering Implementation Plans (EIPs) for network changes and upgrades.
Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and recommend corrective actions.
Support network security initiatives using defense-in-depth principles and industry best practices.
Participate in architecture reviews and future-state network design efforts.
Manage change requests and deployment activities in accordance with established processes.
Utilize Agile methodologies and JIRA to track engineering efforts.
Maintain configuration baselines and ensure documentation accuracy.
Validate firmware updates, security patches, and configuration changes in a lab environment before production deployment.
Required Qualifications
6+ years of network engineering experience.
Active Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
Cisco CCNA certification or higher.
DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification such as:
CASP+
CISSP
CCNP Security
Equivalent certification
Strong expertise in:
LAN/WAN/WLAN
Network boundary engineering
Routing and switching
Enterprise network security
Experience supporting large-scale enterprise environments.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Cisco CCNP or CCIE certification.
Experience with network automation technologies.
Experience working within Agile/SAFe environments.
Familiarity with JIRA.
Experience supporting large, geographically dispersed enterprise networks.
Education
Bachelor's degree and 8–12 years of relevant experience, or
Master's degree and 6–10 years of relevant experience.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Candidates with experience as any of the following may be a strong fit:
Senior Network Engineer
Enterprise Network Engineer
WAN Engineer
Network Architect
Network Operations Engineer
Network Infrastructure Engineer
Network Boundary Engineer
This position offers the opportunity to work on large-scale enterprise networking initiatives, collaborate with highly skilled engineering teams, and contribute to the modernization of a mission-critical network environment.
The successful candidate will help maintain and enhance mission-critical network infrastructure while supporting modernization initiatives within a highly secure environment.
Key Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and resolve complex enterprise network incidents and performance issues.
Configure, maintain, and optimize routers, switches, firewalls, VLANs, wireless infrastructure, and network sensors.
Serve as a Tier III escalation resource for challenging network problems.
Support enterprise routing and switching technologies, including:
OSPF
BGP
EIGRP
MPLS
VPNs
SD-WAN
Multicast
Develop and execute Engineering Implementation Plans (EIPs) for network changes and upgrades.
Perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and recommend corrective actions.
Support network security initiatives using defense-in-depth principles and industry best practices.
Participate in architecture reviews and future-state network design efforts.
Manage change requests and deployment activities in accordance with established processes.
Utilize Agile methodologies and JIRA to track engineering efforts.
Maintain configuration baselines and ensure documentation accuracy.
Validate firmware updates, security patches, and configuration changes in a lab environment before production deployment.
Required Qualifications
6+ years of network engineering experience.
Active Secret clearance with eligibility to obtain a Top Secret clearance.
Cisco CCNA certification or higher.
DoD 8570 IAT Level III certification such as:
CASP+
CISSP
CCNP Security
Equivalent certification
Strong expertise in:
LAN/WAN/WLAN
Network boundary engineering
Routing and switching
Enterprise network security
Experience supporting large-scale enterprise environments.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Cisco CCNP or CCIE certification.
Experience with network automation technologies.
Experience working within Agile/SAFe environments.
Familiarity with JIRA.
Experience supporting large, geographically dispersed enterprise networks.
Education
Bachelor's degree and 8–12 years of relevant experience, or
Master's degree and 6–10 years of relevant experience.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Candidates with experience as any of the following may be a strong fit:
Senior Network Engineer
Enterprise Network Engineer
WAN Engineer
Network Architect
Network Operations Engineer
Network Infrastructure Engineer
Network Boundary Engineer
This position offers the opportunity to work on large-scale enterprise networking initiatives, collaborate with highly skilled engineering teams, and contribute to the modernization of a mission-critical network environment.
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