Network Engineer with Security Clearance

Network Engineer - Herndon VA - Salary range from 165K to 245K depending on experience level At least 6 years of experience in enterprise network engineering, with hands-on expertise in Cisco platforms, NAC implementations, and secure hybrid-cloud network solutions. The location of this job is Herndon, VA. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and manage complex IP networks (enterprise and service?provider scale) Routing and switching including planning, configuring, and optimizing EIGRP, BGP, OSPF/ISIS; implement switching features including STP, LACP, VTP, and related services Plan and deliver MPLS/BGP transport services and integrations between service providers Develop network designs, implementation/migration plans, and technical documentation; brief designs to review boards Automate provisioning, configuration, and validation using tools such as Ansible and Python; contribute to continuous integration and test automation Operate at Tier 3/4 for complex incidents and lifecycle maintenance; perform upgrades and performance tuning Implement and support SD?WAN/SDN, virtualization, and cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) Harden networks and support security controls (firewalls, VPNs, ACLs); collaborate closely with cyber teams Mentor junior engineers and contribute to engineering standards and best practices Requirements: 6 years of relevant experience In?depth knowledge of network architecture, design, and implementation Proficiency with routing (EIGRP, BGP, OSPF/ISIS) and switching (STP, LACP, VTP) Experience with network automation, SD?WAN/SDN, and cloud networking (AWS/Azure/GCP) Ability to create designs, implementation plans, and technical notes; strong briefing skills Experience deploying MPLS networks; proven ability to learn and master new technologies independently Great benefits! For immediate consideration, send resumes tobfb3568a-762b-4989-884b-a9682aa104ca