IP Engineer IV

Invictus International Consulting, LLC.; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Invictus International Consulting, LLC. seeks an IP Engineer IV in Alexandria, VA to lead the design, integration, and sustainment of complex network architectures in mission‑critical environments.

You will drive systems engineering lifecycle, configure LAN/WAN, develop test strategies, and collaborate with stakeholders while maintaining a TS/SCI clearance. DoD 8570 IAT II and MCP (or equivalent) are required; eight years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline; additional 4 years may substitute for degree.
• Eight years of directly related experience required.
• Must possess DoD 8570 IAT II and Microsoft Certified Professional (or equivalent).
• Strong systems engineering with lifecycle management, requirements, and architecture.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and system architectures to develop requirements and specs.
• Lead system design, development, integration, and implementation activities.
• Provide technical leadership across the system engineering lifecycle.
• Develop architecture documentation and integration/test strategies.
• Guide stakeholders on requirements, alternatives, and feasibility.
• Ensure technical integrity of deliverables and resolve complex issues.
• Design and support enterprise network infrastructure (LAN/WAN).
• Configure, monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize network performance.
• Support upgrades, maintenance, and incident response including root cause analysis.
• Coordinate with government and program stakeholders on issues and risks.
• Supervise technical staff on high‑risk programs.

Skills

IP Networking

IPv4/IPv6

Routing Protocols

LAN/WAN

VLANs

VPNs

Network Devices

Cisco IOS

Juniper Junos

SolarWinds

Security Fundamentals

Scripting

Python

Ansible

SDN

Cloud Networking

DoD IC Experience

TS/SCI Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline

Tools

Cisco IOS

Juniper Junos

SolarWinds

Job description

Title: IP Engineer IV

Location: Alexandria, VA

Clearance: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

Position Overview:

The IP Engineer serves as a senior technical leader responsible for the design, integration, and sustainment of complex network and system architectures. This role provides systems engineering, network operations, and technical oversight across the full system lifecycle in support of mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze user requirements, CONOPS, and system architectures to develop system requirements and specifications
• Lead system design, development, integration, and implementation activities
• Provide technical leadership across systems engineering lifecycle, including planning, testing, and deployment
• Develop system architecture documentation, engineering plans, and integration/test strategies
• Guide stakeholders on requirements, alternatives, and feasibility assessments
• Ensure technical integrity of deliverables and resolve complex system and interface issues
• Design and support enterprise network infrastructure, including LAN/WAN environments and associated technologies
• Perform network configuration, monitoring, troubleshooting, and performance optimization
• Support system upgrades, maintenance, and incident response, including root cause analysis
• Coordinate with government and program stakeholders on technical issues, risks, and solutions
• Supervise technical staff and support high‑risk, complex programs

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in a technical discipline; an additional 4 years of may be substituted in lieu of a degree
• Minimum of eight (8) years of directly related experience
• Must possess current DoD 8570 IAT II and Microsoft Certified Professional (or equivalent) certification
• Strong systems engineering experience, including requirements analysis, system architecture, integration, testing, and lifecycle management

• Proficiency in IP networking fundamentals (IPv4/IPv6, subnetting, routing, switching) and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP)
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting network devices and managing LAN/WAN infrastructure, VLANs, VPNs, and segmentation
• Familiarity with network platforms and tools (e.g., Cisco IOS, Juniper Junos, SolarWinds)
• Knowledge of network monitoring, performance analysis, and incident response processes
• Understanding of network security fundamentals and technologies (e.g., Palo Alto, Fortinet)
• Scripting or automation experience (e.g., Python, Bash, Ansible) and exposure to software‑defined networking (SDN) preferred
• Familiarity with cloud networking (e.g., AWS, Azure) preferredExperience working in a DoD or IC environment
• Current active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veteran/Disabled