Senior Network Engineer – SDN & Security Architect

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, manage, and optimize the DHMS program's network infrastructure. You will ensure reliability, performance, and security while collaborating with IT teams and stakeholders on policies and best practices.

The role requires hands-on experience with network equipment (Cisco, Juniper) and tools like Wireshark, plus SDN architecture and automated configurations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in network administration.
• Strong understanding of network principles and prior experience with network equipment (e.g., Cisco, Juniper).
• Proficient in configuration and troubleshooting methods, processes, and tools (e.g., Wireshark).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Secret clearance; U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, manage, and optimize network infrastructure within the DHMS program, ensuring reliability, performance, and security.
• Work with IT teams and stakeholders to develop policies, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliance with DHMS IT policies and best practices.
• Configure and troubleshoot network equipment (Cisco, Juniper) using tools such as Wireshark.
• Perform network assessments, automated configurations, and documentation development, including SDN architecture.
• Analyze and design voice networks, LAN/WAN data networks, wireless networks, and network management systems.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of system testing/analysis and networking hardware/software standards, best practices, and industry trends.

Skills

Network principles

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Wireshark

Cisco equipment

Juniper equipment

Job description

ASM Research, An Accenture Federal Services Company is seeking a Network Engineer to design, implement, manage, and optimize the DHMS program's network infrastructure. You will ensure reliability, performance, and security while collaborating with IT teams and stakeholders on policies and best practices.

The role requires hands-on experience with network equipment (Cisco, Juniper) and tools like Wireshark, plus SDN architecture and automated configurations.