Senior Network Engineer — Build Secure, Scalable Networks

MITRE; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

MITRE in McLean, Virginia, is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and optimize enterprise networks that support mission-critical systems and government programs.

You will work with Juniper and Cisco gear, lead routing with OSPF, ISIS, and BGP, apply site reliability engineering practices, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure security, reliability, and performance. This role requires on-site presence three days a week in McLean.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of network engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of OSPF, ISIS, and BGP with troubleshooting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Eligible for Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship.
• Minimum 3 days on-site per week.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage networks with Juniper and Cisco gear.
• Optimize routing for high availability and performance.
• Develop network automation strategies to streamline operations.
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Create and maintain network documentation and ensure compliance.

Skills

OSPF

ISIS

BGP

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Ansible

Python

Terraform

Job description

MITRE in McLean, Virginia, is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, and optimize enterprise networks that support mission-critical systems and government programs.

You will work with Juniper and Cisco gear, lead routing with OSPF, ISIS, and BGP, apply site reliability engineering practices, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure security, reliability, and performance. This role requires on-site presence three days a week in McLean.