Senior Network Engineer-26-00048J

MBAcsi; Merrifield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (Safe Harbor 401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick &

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

MBA Consulting Services, Inc. (MBA CSi) is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and maintain the USPS Mail Processing Network Infrastructure. You will work with a skilled engineering team on architecture, implementation, and security for mission-critical federal IT initiatives.

This role requires extensive network experience, a focus on reliability and security, and willingness to travel up to 90% to locations across the country to support USPS operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years configuring Cisco switches/routers in enterprise environments.
• Strong knowledge of OSI model, TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, IPAM.
• Experience with SolarWinds, Wireshark, or similar packet capture tools.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, Visio.
• Ability to travel up to 90%.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure for USPS Mail Processing Network.
• Configure Cisco Catalyst switches/routers and Layer 2 components.
• Design scalable network architectures for enterprise applications.
• Manage IP addressing, subnetting, routing protocols, and network performance.
• Install, configure, and support network security hardware and software.
• Troubleshoot network issues using packet capture tools such as Wireshark.
• Provide Tier 3 networking support for complex issues.
• Develop and maintain SOWs, network diagrams, and technical docs.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver reliable, secure networks.
• Support optimization and continuous improvements.

Skills

Cisco switches/routers

OSI model

TCP/IP

Wireshark

SolarWinds

Documentation

PowerShell/Python

Word/Excel/Visio

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

CCNA

Job description

MBA Consulting Services, Inc. (MBA CSi) is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support the United States Postal Service (USPS) Mail Processing Network Infrastructure. In this role, you will design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure supporting mission-critical USPS operations. Working as part of a highly skilled engineering team, you will be responsible for network architecture, implementation, troubleshooting, and security while supporting large-scale federal IT initiatives.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced network engineer to work on complex enterprise networking projects, strengthen critical federal infrastructure, and continue developing your technical expertise in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.

WILLING TO TRAVEL UP TO 90% TO DIFFERENT POSTAL LOCATIONS ACROSS THE COUNTRY

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure supporting USPS Mail Processing Network environments.
• Configure, deploy, and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst switches, routers, and Layer 2 networking components.
• Design and implement scalable network architectures for new and existing enterprise applications.
• Manage IP address allocation, subnetting, routing protocols, and overall network infrastructure performance.
• Install, configure, and support network security hardware and software.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues using packet capture and analysis tools such as Wireshark.
• Provide Tier 3 technical support for complex networking and multi-application connectivity issues.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation including Statements of Work (SOWs), after-action reports, network diagrams, and technical presentations.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement reliable, secure, and high-performing network solutions.
• Support ongoing network optimization, performance tuning, and continuous process improvements.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience configuring, implementing, and troubleshooting Cisco switches and routers in enterprise environments.
• Strong understanding of the OSI Model, TCP/IP networking, routing protocols, VLANs, subnetting, and IP address management.
• Experience using network monitoring and troubleshooting tools such as SolarWinds, Wireshark, or similar packet capture utilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Visio.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex enterprise networking issues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to produce clear technical documentation.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support operational requirements.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and drug screening.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash to automate network administration tasks.
• Experience supporting virtualized or cloud-based network environments.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification or higher.
• Experience supporting large-scale federal government or enterprise network environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional technical teams.

MBA CSi is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (Safe Harbor 401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development