Principal Enterprise Network Engineer
Va Tech Foundation
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Job summary
Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation (VT ARC) is seeking a Senior to Principal Enterprise Network Engineer focused on data center networking and firewall engineering. This role serves as a senior technical authority for architecture, implementation, sustainment and modernization across mission critical programs within TSSCI environments.
The position spans requirements through deployment and transition, with multi vendor connectivity across WAN, LAN, and air-gapped enclaves.
Qualifications
- Senior to principal level expertise in data center networking and firewall engineering.
- Experience designing implementing integrating and modernizing data center networks and enterprise firewalls in mission critical environments.
- Ability to lead architecture efforts while performing hands-on design and troubleshooting.
- Experience with DoDAF mission engineering model based systems engineering or enterprise architecture.
- Must be US citizen with active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise network engineering for data centers and firewalls from architecture input through implementation and transition.
- Design and modernize data center routing and switching Infrastructure for physical and virtual servers.
- Configure and troubleshoot enterprise firewalls including policies NAT VPNs DMZs and high availability.
- Develop resilient network designs focusing on redundancy and performance across multi enclave environments.
- Provide SME level leadership across Cisco, Juniper, Aruba and related platforms.
- Translate architecture objectives into executable network designs and deployment roadmaps.
- Oversee routing and transport technologies, including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, QoS and overlay/underlay.
- Collaborate with security and architecture teams for secure multi-domain integration.
- Mentor engineers and establish network engineering standards and best practices.
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Job description
VT ARC a technical services and applied research company has built an organizational culture marked by four primary values Teamwork Integrity Excellence and Service Integral to our success is our staffs enthusiasm for solving tough problems by working together in teams to get the job done We foster a culture where every employees contribution is valued and performed with integrity while maintaining a fun work environment VT ARC strives for excellence in all that is done for our clients and such achievement is recognized through servicemerit awards Moreover we promote a sense of community larger than VT ARC alone where staff and institutional resources can be applied in service to our country We are proud to be the recipient of the Best Workplace in Defense Award by Emergent Magazine an honor that recognizes companies with positive cultures that not only impact their people but also make a meaningful difference in the community
You are a senior to principal level enterprise network engineering subject matter expert with deep hands on experience designing implementing integrating and modernizing data center networks and enterprise firewalls in mission critical environments You combine strong routing and switching fundamentals with practical expertise in firewall policy secure segmentation high availability and network troubleshooting You have experience across data center WAN and LAN environments including internet connected enterprise networks classified enclaves multi site mission networks and fully air gapped environments You understand how to integrate firewalls load balancers and physical and virtual infrastructure into resilient secure network architectures that support mission operations performance and long term modernization You are comfortable leading complex architecture and integration efforts while remaining hands on with design implementation troubleshooting documentation and deployment You thrive in high assurance environments where reliability security interoperability and disciplined execution are essential You provide technical leadership and work closely with network engineering cybersecurity infrastructure unified communications and performance engineering teams
VT ARC is seeking a Senior to Principal Enterprise Network Engineer with a focus on data center networking and firewall engineering to serve as a senior technical authority for enterprise network architecture implementation sustainment and modernization supporting mission critical programs within TSSCI environments This role spans the full network lifecycle from requirements interpretation and architecture input through detailed design implementation validation documentation and operational transition The primary emphasis is data center network design and buildout enterprise firewall implementation secure segmentation high availability and integration with the broader enterprise network The position remains multi vendor and includes connectivity across WAN LAN classified air gapped and multi enclave environments This is a hands on principal level network engineering role responsible for translating mission and architecture objectives into executable network designs implementation plans and operationally supportable solutions The Principal Enterprise Network Engineer will provide technical guidance to network cybersecurity and infrastructure teams while actively contributing to system stand up modernization architecture validation and mission integration Active Top SecretSCI clearance is required
- Lead enterprise network engineering for data centers and firewalls from architecture input and detailed design through implementation planning integration validation and operational transition
- Design implement and modernize data center routing and switching infrastructure including connectivity for physical and virtual server environments storage systems and enterprise services
- Design, configure, integrate and troubleshoot enterprise firewalls including security policies access controls NAT VPNs DMZs segmentation and high availability configurations
- Develop and validate resilient network designs that account for redundancy routing convergence firewall failover load balancing performance interoperability and sustainment
- Provide SME level technical leadership across multi vendor network environments including Cisco Juniper Aruba and related data center firewall and network infrastructure platforms
- Translate enterprise architecture objectives and mission requirements into executable network designs implementation plans configuration standards and deployment roadmaps
- Design and deploy enterprise routing and transport technologies including BGP OSPF MPLS QoS VPN and overlayunderlay architectures supporting data center and multi site connectivity
- Develop cross domain multi enclave and secure network integration approaches for classified and high assurance mission environments in coordination with the appropriate security and architecture teams
- Collaborate with program architecture cybersecurity UC systems engineering infrastructure and network performance teams to ensure end to end mission integration
- Lead proof of concept demonstrations lab validation technical pilots and integration events; validate firewall policies application connectivity performance and failover behavior before deployment
- Troubleshoot complex routing switching firewall VPN and load balancing issues using packet captures logs and network monitoring tools
- Develop technical documentation Layer 2 Layer 3 network diagrams firewall rule sets configuration baselines implementation guides test plans and operational transition materials
- Mentor network engineering staff establish network engineering standards and promote best practices across the program
- Professional certifications such as CCNP CCIE JNCIP JNCIE PCNSE Aruba Certified ProfessionalExpert Security CISSP or equivalent technical credentials
- Experience with Cisco Nexus data center switching Juniper SRX Cisco ASAFirepower or comparable data center networking and enterprise firewall platforms
- Experience with F5 BIG IP LTMGTM or equivalent load balancing and application delivery platforms
- Experience integrating VMware networking physical and virtual server infrastructure and storage network connectivity in high availability environments
- Experience with SD WAN technologies including Cisco Viptela Juniper Aruba VMwareVeloCloud or equivalent platforms
- Experience with cloud or hybrid networking architectures in AWS GovCloud Azure Government or similar government cloud environments
- Experience with network automation scripting and infrastructure as code tools such as Python Ansible REST APIs Git or related toolsets
- Experience with network modeling simulation lab validation or digital engineering environments
- Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle reviews including SRR PDR CDR TRR and related technical review processes
- Experience producing architecture artifacts aligned with DoDAF mission engineering model based systems engineering or enterprise architecture frameworks
- Experience mentoring engineers establishing technical standards and serving as a trusted technical advisor to program leadership and mission stakeholders
- Professional certifications such as CCNP CCIE JNCIP JNCIE PCNSE Aruba Certified ProfessionalExpert Security CISSP or equivalent technical credentials
- Experience with Cisco Nexus data center switching Juniper SRX Cisco ASAFirepower or comparable data center networking and enterprise firewall platforms
- Experience with F5 BIG IP LTMGTM or equivalent load balancing and application delivery platforms
- Experience integrating VMware networking physical and virtual server infrastructure and storage network connectivity in high availability environments
- Experience with SD WAN technologies including Cisco Viptela Juniper Aruba VMwareVeloCloud or equivalent platforms
- Experience with cloud or hybrid networking architectures in AWS GovCloud Azure Government or similar government cloud environments
- Experience with network automation scripting and infrastructure as code tools such as Python Ansible REST APIs Git or related toolsets
- Experience with network modeling simulation lab validation or digital engineering environments
- Familiarity with systems engineering lifecycle reviews including SRR PDR CDR TRR and related technical review processes
- Experience producing architecture artifacts aligned with DoDAF mission engineering model based systems engineering or enterprise architecture frameworks
- Experience mentoring engineers establishing technical standards and serving as a trusted technical advisor to program leadership and mission stakeholders
Work is expected to be fully onsite in Arlington VA Special Work Conditions Travel may be required up to 10 Security Must be a US CitizenActive Top SecretSCI clearance is required
Competitive Salary VT ARC offers competitive pay based on a number of factors including but not limited to conducting comparable salary market research education years of experience and benefits Salary Range 220000250000 annually Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation VT ARC offers competitive pay based on a number of factors including but not limited to conducting comparable salary market research education years of experience and benefits Salary Range 220000250000 annually
Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation is an equal opportunity employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability veteran status or any other status protected by law As a federal contractor we are committed to providing equal employment opportunity and affirmative action for qualified individuals with disabilities under Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application or interview process please contact Human Resources at hrvt arcorg
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