Network Design Engineer

VTG Defense; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

VTG Defense in Washington, DC is seeking a Network Design Engineer to translate site survey data into executable network designs and installation packages for Army modernization programs. You will develop as-is and to-be architectures, create engineering artifacts, and coordinate with survey teams, engineers, cybersecurity specialists, and government stakeholders to ensure compliant, deliverable designs.

The role requires 5+ years of enterprise network design experience and ability to obtain a

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing, engineering, or deploying enterprise network infrastructure.
• Experience developing network architecture and engineering documentation.
• Strong understanding of Routing and Switching, TCP/IP Networking, VLAN Design, Network Segmentation, Enterprise LAN/WAN Technologies, Voice, Data, and Wireless Infrastructure.
• Experience developing Network Diagrams, Engineering Installation Plans, Design Packages, Technical Documentation, Bills of Material.
• Experience converting field survey data into engineering solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to interpret customer requirements and translate them into executable engineering designs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain a Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze site survey reports, field notes, photographs, inventory data, and existing network documentation.
• Develop site-specific network modernization designs and engineering solutions.
• Produce logical and physical network diagrams.
• Develop engineering installation plans (EIPs) and implementation packages.
• Create 'as-is' and 'to-be' network architecture documentation.
• Develop rack elevations, equipment layouts, cable plans, and connectivity diagrams.
• Support development of implementation, migration, transition, and cutover plans.
• Generate contract deliverables required to support design reviews and customer approvals.
• Prepare bill of materials (BOMs) and equipment recommendations.
• Validate designs against Army standards, security requirements, and program guidance.
• Coordinate with site survey teams to resolve data gaps and technical questions.
• Participate in Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), and engineering working groups.
• Support technical reviews of implementation packages prior to field deployment.

Skills

Routing/ Switching

TCP/IP

VLAN Design

Network Segmentation

LAN/WAN Technologies

Documentation

Job description

Overview

VTG is seeking a Network Design Engineer to support U.S. Army network infrastructure modernization. This individual serves as a critical bridge between the site survey and implementation teams by transforming field-collected survey data into engineering designs, technical documentation, contract deliverables, and installation packages.

What will you do?

The successful candidate will analyze site survey findings, develop "as-is" and "to-be" network architectures, create implementation documentation, and produce engineering artifacts required to support Army network modernization efforts. This role is responsible for converting customer requirements and field observations into executable technical designs that can be deployed by implementation teams.

The position will work closely with site survey personnel, network engineers, implementation teams, cybersecurity specialists, and government stakeholders to ensure modernization activities are accurately engineered, documented, and delivered.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and analyze site survey reports, field notes, photographs, inventory data, and existing network documentation.
• Develop site-specific network modernization designs and engineering solutions.
• Produce logical and physical network diagrams.
• Develop engineering installation plans (EIPs) and implementation packages.
• Create "as-is" and "to-be" network architecture documentation.
• Develop rack elevations, equipment layouts, cable plans, and connectivity diagrams.
• Support development of implementation, migration, transition, and cutover plans.
• Generate contract deliverables required to support design reviews and customer approvals.
• Prepare bill of materials (BOMs) and equipment recommendations.
• Validate designs against Army standards, security requirements, and program guidance.
• Coordinate with site survey teams to resolve data gaps and technical questions.
• Participate in Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), and engineering working groups.
• Support technical reviews of implementation packages prior to field deployment.

Do you have what it takes?

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience designing, engineering, or deploying enterprise network infrastructure.
• Experience developing network architecture and engineering documentation.
• Strong understanding of:
  • Routing and Switching
  • TCP/IP Networking
  • VLAN Design
  • Network Segmentation
  • Enterprise LAN/WAN Technologies
  • Voice, Data, and Wireless Infrastructure
• Experience developing:
  • Network Diagrams
  • Engineering Installation Plans
  • Design Packages
  • Technical Documentation
  • Bills of Material
• Experience converting field survey data into engineering solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to interpret customer requirements and translate them into executable engineering designs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain a Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• CCNA Certification
• CCNP Certification
• Active Secret Clearance
• Experience supporting Army, DoD, or federal telecommunications modernization programs.
• Experience developing implementation and migration plans.
• Experience supporting network refresh or infrastructure modernization projects.
• Knowledge of structured cabling and telecommunications infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Cisco routing, switching, wireless, and security technologies.
• Experience supporting engineering review boards and customer design reviews.

Highly Desired Qualifications

• Experience developing:
  • Engineering Installation Plans (EIPs)
  • Test Plans
  • Implementation Plans
  • Network Migration Plans
  • Site Acceptance Documentation
  • Configuration Baselines
• Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or other technical drawing tools.
• Familiarity with STIGs, cybersecurity documentation, and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
• Prior Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM), PEO EIS, or installation modernization experience.

*Position contingent upon contract award*

VTG's estimated starting pay range is $65,000-$115,000 annually, which is a general guideline for the geographic location. When extending an offer, VTG also considers work experience, education, skill level, market considerations and may possibly include contractual requirements which may cause an offer to fall outside of this range.