Senior Network Engineer

Compunnel, Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A networking solutions company in McLean, Virginia is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to develop and maintain automation solutions for network technologies, including switches and routers. The ideal candidate will collaborate with engineering teams, manage deployment pipelines, and continuously improve network performance. A Bachelor’s degree in engineering is preferred, along with experience in network automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform.

Qualifications

• Experienced in automating network processes and managing infrastructure.
• Familiar with multiple automation tools and network technologies.
• Able to obtain required security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop automation solutions for network technologies.
• Collaborate with teams for infrastructure provisioning.
• Document issues and streamline processes for network deployments.

Skills

Development and automation experience with network technologies

Working knowledge of routers, switches, firewalls, and session border controllers

Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Python, Rundeck, Terraform

Familiarity with Cisco, Palo Alto FW, SD-WAN, NGFW, Aruba Wireless, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Meraki, Netbox

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

The Senior Network Engineer develops, implements, and maintains complex automation solutions for network technologies, including switches, routers, and firewalls. This role involves collaborating with engineering teams, automating network processes, building and managing deployment pipelines, supporting daily operations, and continuously improving network performance and cost efficiency. The position also includes documentation, monitoring, and incident management.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage development of automation solutions for existing and new network technologies
• Develop, configure, implement, and test multiple network platforms to streamline operations
• Collaborate with Engineering teams to incorporate infrastructure provisioning into deployment pipelines
• Automate network processes and improve overall code base; create, develop, and own pipelines for automation
• Innovate and propose improvements, including network programmability and automation enhancements
• Support engineering and operations teams in daily tasks and assume responsibility for automation design and transition
• Document issues and incidents for knowledge base purposes
• Manage and maintain infrastructure tool sets, including alerting, monitoring, and management tools
• Guide teams to simplify processes for complex network deployments

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Development and automation experience with network technologies
• Working knowledge of routers, switches, firewalls, and session border controllers
• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible, Python, Rundeck, Terraform
• Familiarity with Cisco, Palo Alto FW, SD-WAN, NGFW, Aruba Wireless, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Meraki, Netbox
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word)
• Ability to obtain a 6C Clearance

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Extensive experience with end-to-end network connectivity and correlation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience accepted