Senior Network Architect - WAN, SDN & Security (Arlington)

Dobbs Defense Solutions; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology provider is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join their Network and Unified Communications Architecture team in Arlington, VA. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 8+ years of experience in network infrastructure solutions. Candidates must have the ability to create network drawings, support network operations, and have a current TS/SCI Security Clearance. If you have strong troubleshooting skills and experience in WAN architecture, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in network infrastructure solutions.
• IAT LVL III Certification (Security+ CE, CCNP, etc.) required.
• Experience in architecture/design of Wide Area Network (WAN) architecture.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify network drawings and system engineering documents.
• Support design and pre-deployment readiness reviews.
• Develop and manage network engineering processes.

Skills

Network protocols and common services

SDN deployments

Python automation

Troubleshooting WAN topologies

Interpersonal and presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or similar

Tools

Ethernet circuits

Juniper Enterprise Routing and Switching (JNCIP-ENT)

Job description

A leading defense technology provider is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join their Network and Unified Communications Architecture team in Arlington, VA. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 8+ years of experience in network infrastructure solutions. Candidates must have the ability to create network drawings, support network operations, and have a current TS/SCI Security Clearance. If you have strong troubleshooting skills and experience in WAN architecture, this could be an excellent opportunity for you.