Senior IPv6 SME & Enterprise Network Architect

Protos IT; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Protos IT is seeking a Senior Network Engineer/IPv6 SME to lead IPv6 design and implementation for the HUD IOO O&M program. This onsite role requires senior-level expertise across IPv6 architecture, routing, and security, with the ability to communicate effectively with agency leadership.

The candidate will own IPv6 implementation, migration strategies, and zero-trust solutions in a large-scale environment, coordinating across teams and driving risk assessments to successful completion.

Qualifications

• 10 years of professional network engineering experience
• 5+ years IPv6 experience including architecture and routing
• Experience with enterprise IP networks and security
• Strong communication with agency leaders

Responsibilities

• Lead IPv6 implementation and augmentation in existing environments
• Support IPv6 architecture design for HUD IOO O&M program
• Coordinate across teams and provide senior technical guidance

Skills

IPv6 architecture

Network design

BGP/OSPF/EIGRP/ISIS

IPv4/IPv6 transition

Security monitoring

Zero trust

Stakeholder management

Technical communication

Public sector / DoD HUD familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/ENG

Tools

Cisco

F5

CrowdStrike

Job description

Protos IT is seeking a Senior Network Engineer/IPv6 SME to lead IPv6 design and implementation for the HUD IOO O&M program. This onsite role requires senior-level expertise across IPv6 architecture, routing, and security, with the ability to communicate effectively with agency leadership.

The candidate will own IPv6 implementation, migration strategies, and zero-trust solutions in a large-scale environment, coordinating across teams and driving risk assessments to successful completion.