Expert Network Engineer
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Benefits
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Location: Herndon, VA (On-Site)
Company: Emergent Technologies Inc.
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Emergent Technologies Inc. is seeking an experienced Expert 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
About Emergent Technologies Inc
Provides IT engineering and infrastructure solutions for government agencies.
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