Network Engineer

KBR Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 172,900 - 211,400; Full time

Job summary

KBR is seeking a Network Engineer to design, deploy, and secure mission-critical network infrastructure for national security projects. This role requires TS/SCI with polygraph and extensive Cisco expertise.

You will lead cross-functional teams, implement secure networking solutions, and support enterprise WAN/LAN, data center, and VPN environments in a dedicated, on-site Virginia location.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of experience; additional experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Recent experience with Cisco Datacenter, WAN, LAN, and Client Access technologies.
• Experience with MACsec, HSRP, VRF, VPC, ACLs, BGP, and EIGRP.
• Experience building, deploying, and maintaining Cisco ACI environments.
• Recent experience with IOS-XE and NX-OS.
• Recent experience supporting FTD and ASA firewalls and VPN concentrators.
• Demonstrated understanding of high-availability network technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and deploy network solutions supporting mission requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across network and systems engineering teams.
• Implement secure collaboration and data protection technologies.
• Support the deployment, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise network infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network performance and connectivity issues.
• Develop and maintain secure, highly available network architectures.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement technical solutions.
• Support technology modernization and infrastructure enhancement initiatives.

Skills

TS/SCI with polygraph

6+ years experience

Cisco Datacenter

IOS-XE/NX-OS

BGP/EIGRP

MACsec/ACLs

Cisco ACI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

Cisco ACI

VPN concentrators

Job description

Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR! KBR’s National Security Solutions team provides high-end engineering and advanced technology solutions to our customers in the intelligence and national security communities. In this position, your work will have a profound impact on the country’s most critical role – protecting our national security.

Title

Network Engineer

Why Join Us?

• Innovative Projects: KBR’s work is at the forefront of engineering, logistics, operations, science, program management, mission IT and cybersecurity solutions.
• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a dynamic team that thrives on collaboration and innovation, fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating workplace.
• Impactful Work: Your contributions will be pivotal in designing, deploying, and securing mission-critical network infrastructure supporting national security operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and deploy network solutions supporting mission requirements
• Provide technical leadership and guidance across network and systems engineering teams
• Implement secure collaboration and data protection technologies
• Support the deployment, maintenance, and optimization of enterprise network infrastructure
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network performance and connectivity issues
• Develop and maintain secure, highly available network architectures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement technical solutions
• Support technology modernization and infrastructure enhancement initiatives

Work Environment

• Location: On-site
• Travel Requirements: Minimal
• Working Hours: Standard

Qualifications

Required

• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field and 6+ years of experience; additional experience may be substituted for a degree
• Recent experience with Cisco Datacenter, WAN, LAN, and Client Access technologies
• Experience with MACsec, HSRP, VRF, VPC, ACLs, BGP, and EIGRP
• Experience building, deploying, and maintaining Cisco ACI environments
• Recent experience with IOS-XE and NX-OS
• Recent experience supporting FTD and ASA firewalls and VPN concentrators
• Demonstrated understanding of high-availability network technologies

Desired

• Experience serving as a technical lead for network engineering teams
• Experience with enterprise collaboration tools
• Experience with ticketing and service management platforms
• Experience supporting intelligence community or DoD customers
• Relevant Cisco certifications

Basic Compensation

$172,900 to $211,400 (Virginia area only)

Additional Compensation

KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team at KBR. Let's shape the future together.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.