Network/Systems Engineer

Bespoketechnologies; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bespoketechnologies in Chantilly, VA is seeking a Network/Systems Engineer to design and implement an upgraded testing network, including hardware and software, with a strong focus on automation and cloud integration. This on-site role requires expertise in enterprise networking and cross-functional collaboration.

You will work within Agile teams to translate high-level designs into production-ready implementations, using Terraform, Ansible, Python, and cloud platforms across AWS/Azure, with

Qualifications

• 4+ years in network or systems engineering with enterprise networking focus.
• Experience automating with Terraform, Ansible, or Python.
• Experience with AWS/Azure and Linux workloads.
• Experience supporting CI/CD, automated testing, and monitoring.
• Strong troubleshooter using Wireshark and tcpdump; log analysis.
• Ability to translate designs into production implementations with minimal oversight.
• Collaborates in Agile teams and maintains standards and docs.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement upgraded testing network hardware and software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align network design with architectural standards.
• Support workloads across cloud and on-prem environments (AWS/Azure, Linux).
• Integrate networks with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
• Maintain documentation and ensure production-ready configurations.

Skills

Network engineering

Automation tooling

Cloud platforms

CI/CD pipelines

Troubleshooting

Architectural translation

Agile collaboration

Certifications

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Python

AWS

Azure

Linux

Wireshark

tcpdump

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

BT-486 – Network/Systems Engineer

Location: Chantilly, VA (fully on-site, no remote option)

Those without a Poly will not be considered.

The Sponsor provides a high-performance testing network consisting of virtual images, software libraries, and DevOps applications services in support of manual and automated testing for its user base. The Sponsor needs to upgrade this testing network and is seeking help to design and implement said network including all hardware and software.

Required Skills

• 4+ years’ experience in network engineering, systems engineering, or infrastructure operations, with a strong emphasis on enterprise networking concepts (routing, switching, subnets, firewalls, and segmentation)
• Experience developing automation and configuration management solutions using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Python.
• Experience deploying, managing, and maintaining workloads across cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and Linux operating systems.
• Experience supporting and integrating CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and infrastructure monitoring tools.
• Experience performing deep-dive troubleshooting across complex, multi-tiered systems using network packet captures (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump) and centralized log analysis.
• Ability to interpret high-level, strategic architectural designs and translate them into standardized, production-ready technical implementations with minimal day-to-day oversight.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within cross-functional Agile teams while enforcing architectural standards, configuration consistency, and documentation baselines.
• Industry certifications such as: CCNA/CCNP AWS Solutions Architect AWS SysOps Administrator Red Hat Systems Administrator HashiCorp Terraform Associate

Desired Skills

• Experience with container orchestration and microservices architecture (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of Zero-Trust Architecture (ZTA) and defensive cyber operations principles.
• Ability to identify and remediate configuration drift across hybrid cloud and on-premises footprints.