Senior Network Engineer - Onsite in Alexandria, VA

Soft Tech Consulting Inc.

Alexandria (VA)

On-site

USD 125,000 - 150,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K

Short/Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Soft Tech Consulting Inc. seeks a Senior Network Engineer for an existing government client in Alexandria, VA. The role focuses on ensuring stable network operation, configuring LAN/WAN/VPN, and maintaining security across routers, switches, and encryptors.

The candidate will analyze performance, design robust networks, and collaborate with cybersecurity and systems teams. A Juniper certification and top‑secret clearance trajectory are preferred, with an interim clearance acceptable.

Qualifications

7+ years of Network Engineering experience.
Must obtain a Juniper certification within 6 months of employment.
Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, and OSPF.
Experience with firewalls, IDS, and IPS.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert for network operations and engineering activities.
Design, implement, and maintain robust network infrastructures (LAN, WAN, VPN).
Configure and expand IP addressing schemas for enterprise networks.
Provide analysis and guidance on network architecture and feasibility.
Monitor performance, troubleshoot connectivity, and optimize resources.