Expert Network Engineer

Emergent Technologies Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

A technology and engineering firm in Virginia is seeking an experienced Expert Network Engineer to design and manage complex network infrastructures. The role requires deep expertise in network architecture, routing, and cloud technologies, along with a minimum of 11 years of experience. This position provides the opportunity to innovate within large-scale environments while mentoring junior engineers. Competitive salary and robust benefits package included.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 11 years of relevant network engineering experience.
• Ability to produce and maintain technical documentation.
• Independent learner with a demonstrated ability to quickly master new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage secure and scalable enterprise and cloud-based network infrastructures.
• Configure and troubleshoot advanced routing and switching protocols.
• 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 on detailed designs and documents.
• Provide Tier 3/4 technical support and mentorship to junior engineers.

Skills

Network architecture and design

Routing and switching technologies

Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Network automation tools and techniques

Software-defined networking (SD-WAN)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Location: Herndon, VA (On-Site) Company: Emergent Technologies Inc. POS - 225

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

• 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.