Senior Connectivity Engineer – WAN/Data Center Networking

By Light Professional IT Services LLC

Fort Meade (MD)

On-site

USD 164,000 - 198,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

By Light Professional IT Services LLC in Fort Meade is seeking a senior network engineer to support design, deployment, and sustainment of enterprise networks across WAN, CAN, DCN/DCI and security boundaries.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting complex internetwork issues, implementing VPNs, NAT, and firewall contexts, with a requirement for TS/SCI w/ Polygraph. Strong collaboration with system engineers and customers is essential.

Qualifications

12+ years of experience in programs of similar scope and complexity.
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
Four years of additional network engineering experience may substitute for a degree.
Mandatory DoD 8570.01-M IAT level III baseline certification and ITIL Foundations.

Responsibilities

Resolve complex network problems using analyzers and test equipment.
Perform site surveys, installations, and sustainment of a global Enterprise Network.
Conduct connectivity engineering for pre- and post-deployment tests.
Implement network solutions for VPNs, firewalls, and NAT as needed.
Minimize latency and maximize data throughput across networks.
Validate dataflow and data formats; lead large, dynamic requirements.
Coordinate with system engineers and customers to refine requirements.
Draft technical requirements and planning documentation.
Design and maintain networks including VPN, VRF, VSS, BGP, OSPF, VLAN.