Senior Network Architect – Service Provider MPLS/BGP

Emergent Technologies Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

A mission-focused IT solutions provider in Reston, VA is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support key government programs. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in MPLS/BGP transport networks and service provider architecture. This role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing networks while providing mentorship to junior engineers. Ideal candidates possess an advanced degree and significant experience in network engineering, focusing on security and scalability. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 11 years of relevant professional experience in network engineering.
• Proven ability to lead Service Provider architecture solutions.
• Strong knowledge of modern service provider technologies.

Responsibilities

• Design, engineer, and implement MPLS/BGP-based service provider networks.
• Serve as part of a high-performing network engineering team.
• Perform Tier 4 support including network upgrades and maintenance.

Skills

Deep expertise in MPLS/BGP-based transport networks

Design and deploy core and edge network technologies

Expert-level knowledge of routing protocols

Network automation (Ansible, Python)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Cisco IOS-XE

Juniper JUNOS

Job description

A mission-focused IT solutions provider in Reston, VA is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support key government programs. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in MPLS/BGP transport networks and service provider architecture. This role involves designing, implementing, and optimizing networks while providing mentorship to junior engineers. Ideal candidates possess an advanced degree and significant experience in network engineering, focusing on security and scalability. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.