Senior Network Engineer - On-Site (Data Center & Cloud)

Base-2 Solutions; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead design, deployment, and sustainment of secure data center and enterprise networks from Bethesda, MD. You will coordinate LAN/WAN, cloud connectivity, and mission networks, with a focus on Cisco ACI, Nexus, and Catalyst platforms.

The role requires deep TCP/IP knowledge, ITSM tooling experience (ServiceNow, SolarWinds, NetBox), and strong leadership with clear communication to senior stakeholders. U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, secure data center networks.
• Hands-on with Cisco ACI, Nexus and Catalyst platforms for config, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Solid knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, OSPF, BGP, VLANs, HSRP, SNMP, and multicast.
• Experience with ServiceNow, SolarWinds, and NetBox for monitoring and ITSM.
• US Citizenship is required and CCNA/CCNP/CCIE preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and sustain scalable data center and enterprise network environments.
• Lead planning for LAN/WAN and secure connectivity across on-premises, cloud, and mission networks.
• Provide technical leadership for Cisco ACI, routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
• Oversee monitoring and ITSM tool usage to maintain network health and incident resolution.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and brief leadership on status and metrics.

Skills

Network design

Cisco ACI

TCP/IP

Team leadership

Communication

Security fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ServiceNow

SolarWinds

NetBox

PRTG

Job description

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to lead design, deployment, and sustainment of secure data center and enterprise networks from Bethesda, MD. You will coordinate LAN/WAN, cloud connectivity, and mission networks, with a focus on Cisco ACI, Nexus, and Catalyst platforms.

The role requires deep TCP/IP knowledge, ITSM tooling experience (ServiceNow, SolarWinds, NetBox), and strong leadership with clear communication to senior stakeholders. U.S. citizenship is required.