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Senior Network Engineer
Be part of a small but strong senior-level networks team responsible for architecting, designing, installing, implementing, and maintaining a large multi-agency program-based mission essential network infrastructure with very strict security, fault tolerance, and latency requirements. Areas of involvement include rack level, data center, and transport layers. The team supports multiple programs with shared agency requirements, offering continuous technical challenges based on evolving mission needs. Most work is performed on-site at the customer location, though some
travel may be required, including overseas . Strong opportunities exist for leadership roles in core expertise areas and collaborative involvement across adjacent technologies. Technical Requirements Minimum 7 years
of demonstrated experience in
network engineering, design, implementation, and maintenance Proficiency with
Juniper (preferred)
and/or
Cisco networking devices Certifications in
Juniper
(preferred) and/or
Cisco Proficiency with multiple network protocols, including: TCP/IP, IPv4, UDP (and multicast), TLS, VPLS, GRE Experience configuring, maintaining, or troubleshooting: Routing Protocols:
OSPF, EIGRP, BGP EVPN:
Ethernet over BGP/VXLAN or MPLS/VXLAN Multicast, STP, VLANs, and Trunking LAN/WAN
environments Network Controlled Interfaces/Security:
Firewalls, ACLs Security+ or CISSP
certification required Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in team environments Desired Skills Juniper Certifications:
JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, JNCIE Cisco Certifications:
CCNA, CCNP Experience working seamlessly within technical teams Scripting experience with
Bash, Python , or similar languages Experience with
Linux or BSD
networking and system administration Hands-on experience with
Multicast protocols Proven experience designing and building environments (not just monitoring/NOC roles) Willingness to
own engineering responsibility
and
present designs/solutions
to the team and customers Willingness to
travel domestically and internationally
as required Prior experience supporting
very large global networks Candidate Profile Senior-level (not management)
candidates only -
10+ years of experience Strong preference for Juniper
over Cisco Multicast experience is
highly valued
- please provide specific details on
where/when/how
it was used Candidate must have experience in
network design and implementation , not just monitoring Strong understanding of
routing protocols
(OSPF, EIGRP, BGP),
LAN/WAN , and
firewalls
Be part of a small but strong senior-level networks team responsible for architecting, designing, installing, implementing, and maintaining a large multi-agency program-based mission essential network infrastructure with very strict security, fault tolerance, and latency requirements. Areas of involvement include rack level, data center, and transport layers. The team supports multiple programs with shared agency requirements, offering continuous technical challenges based on evolving mission needs. Most work is performed on-site at the customer location, though some
travel may be required, including overseas . Strong opportunities exist for leadership roles in core expertise areas and collaborative involvement across adjacent technologies. Technical Requirements Minimum 7 years
of demonstrated experience in
network engineering, design, implementation, and maintenance Proficiency with
Juniper (preferred)
and/or
Cisco networking devices Certifications in
Juniper
(preferred) and/or
Cisco Proficiency with multiple network protocols, including: TCP/IP, IPv4, UDP (and multicast), TLS, VPLS, GRE Experience configuring, maintaining, or troubleshooting: Routing Protocols:
OSPF, EIGRP, BGP EVPN:
Ethernet over BGP/VXLAN or MPLS/VXLAN Multicast, STP, VLANs, and Trunking LAN/WAN
environments Network Controlled Interfaces/Security:
Firewalls, ACLs Security+ or CISSP
certification required Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in team environments Desired Skills Juniper Certifications:
JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, JNCIE Cisco Certifications:
CCNA, CCNP Experience working seamlessly within technical teams Scripting experience with
Bash, Python , or similar languages Experience with
Linux or BSD
networking and system administration Hands-on experience with
Multicast protocols Proven experience designing and building environments (not just monitoring/NOC roles) Willingness to
own engineering responsibility
and
present designs/solutions
to the team and customers Willingness to
travel domestically and internationally
as required Prior experience supporting
very large global networks Candidate Profile Senior-level (not management)
candidates only -
10+ years of experience Strong preference for Juniper
over Cisco Multicast experience is
highly valued
- please provide specific details on
where/when/how
it was used Candidate must have experience in
network design and implementation , not just monitoring Strong understanding of
routing protocols
(OSPF, EIGRP, BGP),
LAN/WAN , and
firewalls