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Emergent Tech Inc

Expert Network Engineer

Emergent Tech Inc, Herndon, Virginia, United States, 22070

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Benefits:

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Location: Herndon, VA (On-Site) Company: Emergent Technologies Inc. POS - 225

Emergent Technologies Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join our mission-focused team supporting a key government program. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in network architecture, routing and switching technologies, and cloud and software-defined networking solutions. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex, large-scale environments while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the design of cutting-edge network infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage secure and scalable enterprise and cloud-based network infrastructures

Configure and troubleshoot advanced routing and switching protocols (EIGRP, BGP, ISIS, STP, LACP, VTP)

Deploy and support MPLS and SD-WAN solutions in production environments

Leverage automation tools and scripts to optimize and maintain network efficiency

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce detailed network designs, implementation plans, and technical documentation

Provide Tier 3/4 technical support and mentorship to junior engineers

Present and defend technical designs to architecture and security review boards

Continuously research and adopt new networking technologies to maintain modern and efficient systems

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field (preferred)

Minimum of 11 years of relevant network engineering experience

Strong expertise in:

Network architecture and design

Routing and switching technologies

Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Network automation tools and techniques

Software-defined networking (e.g., SD-WAN)

Ability to produce and maintain technical documentation

Independent learner with a demonstrated ability to quickly master new technologies

Preferred Qualifications

Experience leading or managing large-scale network environments

Prior work in federal or enterprise-scale environments

Demonstrated success in resolving complex network issues and improving performance

Professional certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent

Strong willingness and ability to stay up to date with emerging technologies