Senior Network Architect: Cloud, SD-WAN & Automation

Emergent Technologies Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

A mission-driven technology firm is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support key government programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in enterprise network design, cloud integration, and automation. Responsibilities include managing sophisticated network architectures, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring performance and security across hybrid environments. Join us to contribute to mission-critical national security programs with a technically elite team in a veteran-owned, people-first culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 11 years of relevant professional experience in network engineering.
• Proven track record in large-scale network design and optimization.
• Certifications (CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex network architectures across enterprise and cloud environments.
• Configure and manage routing and switching protocols.
• Deploy and maintain MPLS networks and SD-WAN solutions.
• Collaborate with technical teams on network design documents.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Automate network operations using modern scripting tools.
• Ensure designs meet performance, security, and scalability requirements.

Skills

Network architecture

Routing and switching protocols

Cloud networking

Network automation practices

Software-defined networking

Technical documentation

Problem-solving under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

Tools

EIGRP

BGP

ISIS

STP

LACP

VTP

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

A mission-driven technology firm is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support key government programs. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in enterprise network design, cloud integration, and automation. Responsibilities include managing sophisticated network architectures, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring performance and security across hybrid environments. Join us to contribute to mission-critical national security programs with a technically elite team in a veteran-owned, people-first culture.