Sr. Network Engineer

Overview In this Sr. Network Engineer role, you help plan, design, and transition a modern service provider network for a major enterprise. You work closely with Operations and cross-functional teams to translate customer requirements into secure, scalable network designs and documented configurations. You will validate new technologies in a private lab, plan migrations with minimal data disruption, and ensure compliance with DISA STIGs and security policies. ATOs, routing and switching expertise, and hands-on problem solving enable you to drive critical network upgrades and smooth transitions. This is a chance to shape a large-scale network modernization while working in a mission-focused, cyber-sav Compensation / BenefitsFamily Medical, Dental and VisionPTO401(k) plan with 6% Company ContributionGenerous Professional Development Program100% Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability100% Employer paid Life Insurance ResponsibilitiesInterpret customer requirements and apply standard design approaches for service deliveryFully document designs with diagrams, BOMs, cabling sheets, and configurations; brief designsUse private test lab to evaluate technologies, test changes, and recreate troubleshooting scenariosSchedule maintenance windows for migration with minimal impact on data flowsProvide technical expertise to Operations engineers; support fault isolation and resolutionDevelop secure network designs aligned with DISA STIGs and enterprise policies; obtain ATO for new devices/softwareSupervise (not manage) other network support specialists to plan, coordinate, and implement network servicesDevelop and improve design processes and systems for team efficiency Key requirementsTS/SCI Poly16 years of experience (combination of work history and education)DoD 8140 IAT Level 2 complianceExperience in Tier III+ network operations/designWorking knowledge of Cisco, Brocade, and/or Juniper switches/routersExperience implementing/troubleshooting routing protocols in production networks (OSPF, BGP, 802.1q)DNS understanding; experience with CAN/LAN and 802.1q trunkingCommunications and briefing skillsProblem solving and innovative thinkingCollaboration with cross-functional teamsMPLS WANs (nice to have)Network management tools (nice to have)Firewalls (nice to have)