Senior Network Engineer — Modernization & Zero-Trust Leader

Verigent; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Verigent is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead modernization of base networks, including wired/wireless, data center, WAN, and remote site connectivity. The role requires a US Government Secret clearance and 7+ years in enterprise networking. On-site in High Point, NC with 25% travel.

Strong Cisco/enterprise networking experience and security fundamentals are essential. You will design secure, scalable networks, produce design docs, and collaborate with cybersecurity for Zero Trust

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in enterprise network engineering or architecture.
• High School diploma or associate degree with 10+ years performing as a Manager in DoD supporting large, complex networks.
• Layer 2/3 networking experience; routing; switching; WAN.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, deployment, and optimization of enterprise network modernization.
• Design and implement secure, scalable wired and wireless network architectures.
• Support modernization initiatives involving campus, data center, WAN, and remote site connectivity.
• Develop and maintain network design documentation, implementation plans, test procedures, and artifacts.
• Perform network assessments, gap analyses, and technical evaluations of existing infrastructure.
• Engineer and integrate routing, switching, security, and network services solutions.
• Support network migration and cutover activities with minimal operational impact.
• Troubleshoot complex network performance and interoperability issues across multi-vendor environments.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement Zero Trust Architecture and secure segmentation.
• Participate in architecture reviews and provide technical recommendations for modernization roadmaps.
• Support automation and orchestration efforts using infrastructure-as-code and scripting methodologies.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership during project execution.
• Coordinate with vendors, program stakeholders, and operational teams throughout project lifecycles.

Skills

Layer 2/3 networking

OSPF/BGP/EIGRP

Enterprise switching

VLANs/VRFs/QoS

Network security

WAN connectivity

Cisco networking

Network monitoring tools

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering

HS diploma or Associate with 10+ DoD management yrs

Tools

Cisco networking

Job description

Verigent is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead modernization of base networks, including wired/wireless, data center, WAN, and remote site connectivity. The role requires a US Government Secret clearance and 7+ years in enterprise networking. On-site in High Point, NC with 25% travel.

Strong Cisco/enterprise networking experience and security fundamentals are essential. You will design secure, scalable networks, produce design docs, and collaborate with cybersecurity for Zero Trust