Network Engineer (Secret cleared)

Verigent; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Verigent is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead modernization of base networks, including wired/wireless, data center, WAN, and remote site connectivity. The role requires a US Government Secret clearance and 7+ years in enterprise networking. On-site in High Point, NC with 25% travel.

Strong Cisco/enterprise networking experience and security fundamentals are essential. You will design secure, scalable networks, produce design docs, and collaborate with cybersecurity for Zero Trust

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering or architecture.
• High School diploma or associate degree with 10+ years performing as a Manager in DoD supporting large, complex networks.
• Layer 2/3 networking experience; routing; switching; WAN.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, deployment, and optimization of enterprise network modernization.
• Design and implement secure, scalable wired and wireless network architectures.
• Support modernization initiatives involving campus, data center, WAN, and remote site connectivity.
• Develop and maintain network design documentation, implementation plans, test procedures, and artifacts.
• Perform network assessments, gap analyses, and technical evaluations of existing infrastructure.
• Engineer and integrate routing, switching, security, and network services solutions.
• Support network migration and cutover activities with minimal operational impact.
• Troubleshoot complex network performance and interoperability issues across multi-vendor environments.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement Zero Trust Architecture and secure segmentation.
• Participate in architecture reviews and provide technical recommendations for modernization roadmaps.
• Support automation and orchestration efforts using infrastructure-as-code and scripting methodologies.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership during project execution.
• Coordinate with vendors, program stakeholders, and operational teams throughout project lifecycles.

Skills

Layer 2/3 networking

OSPF/BGP/EIGRP

Enterprise switching

VLANs/VRFs/QoS

Network security

WAN connectivity

Cisco networking

Network monitoring tools

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering

HS diploma or Associate with 10+ DoD management yrs

Tools

Cisco networking

Job description

As a Senior Network Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology, contributing to the modernization of unclassified and classified base area networks. Your expertise will drive site surveys, design, and installation activities across wired, wireless, broadband, and ISP/OSP solutions.

Need someone to work onsite at High Point, NC and 25% travel.

Responsibilities:

Lead the planning, design, deployment, and optimization of enterprise network modernization efforts.

Design and implement secure, scalable, and highly available wired and wireless network architectures.

Support modernization initiatives involving campus, data center, WAN, and remote site connectivity.

Develop and maintain network design documentation, implementation plans, test procedures, and technical artifacts.

Perform network assessments, gap analyses, and technical evaluations of existing infrastructure.

Engineer and integrate routing, switching, security, and network services solutions.

Support network migration and cutover activities with minimal operational impact.

Troubleshoot complex network performance and interoperability issues across multi-vendor environments.

Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles and secure network segmentation.

Participate in architecture reviews and provide technical recommendations for modernization roadmaps.

Support automation and orchestration efforts using infrastructure-as-code and scripting methodologies.

Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership during project execution.

Coordinate with vendors, program stakeholders, and operational teams throughout project lifecycles.

Qualifications:

Required:

Must currently hold U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

7+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering or architecture roles.

High School diploma or associate degree with 10+ years performing as a Manager in DoD supporting large, complex networks.

Strong experience with:

• o Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking
• o Routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP)
• o Enterprise switching technologies
• o VLANs, VRFs, QoS, multicast, and high-availability protocols
• o Network security fundamentals and segmentation
• o WAN and remote connectivity solutions

Experience implementing and troubleshooting Cisco or equivalent enterprise networking platforms.

Experience with network monitoring, analysis, and troubleshooting tools.

Ability to support implementation, testing, and operational transition activities.

Proficient with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio).