Senior Data Center & IDC Network Engineer

Akkodis; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Paid sick leave

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Senior IDC Network Engineer for a 12-month contract in Ashburn, VA. The role focuses on supporting enterprise routing, switching, and data center infrastructure with a strong emphasis on DCIM and troubleshooting.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in network engineering, experience with Layer 2/3, BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP, and Cisco routers/switches. Eligibility for security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of hands-on network engineering experience.
• 3+ consecutive years in an IDC/Data Center environment.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco routers and switches, fiber/copper cabling, and cross-connects.
• Experience with DCIM platforms and network troubleshooting.
• Must be eligible for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Support enterprise routing, switching, and data center infrastructure in Ashburn, VA.
• Assist with DCIM platforms and ongoing network troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure reliable and secure network operations.

Skills

Network engineering

Layer 2/Layer 3

BGP

OSPF

TCP/IP

IDC/Data Center experience

Cisco routers/switches

DCIM platforms

Troubleshooting

Clearance eligible

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Senior IDC Network Engineer for a 12-month contract in Ashburn, VA. The role focuses on supporting enterprise routing, switching, and data center infrastructure with a strong emphasis on DCIM and troubleshooting.

Ideal candidates will have 10+ years in network engineering, experience with Layer 2/3, BGP, OSPF, TCP/IP, and Cisco routers/switches. Eligibility for security clearance is required.