Senior Network IV&V Engineer

Akkodis; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Senior Network Verification and Validation Engineer for a 4 year W2 contract position in Herndon, VA. The role requires leading IV&V for network infrastructure, with Cisco routing, switching, and security expertise.

Responsibilities include developing IV&V plans, analyzing designs, and mentoring junior staff. FAA clearance is required; benefits include comprehensive medical and retirement offerings.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain an FAA clearance.
• Provide expert technical guidance on Cisco routing, switching, security through the IV&V lifecycle.
• Lead IV&V activities on complex network architectures including design reviews, config audits, and performance validation.

Responsibilities

• Lead IV&V activities on complex network architectures, including design reviews, configuration audits, and performance validation.
• Develop and execute IV&V test plans, procedures, and scripts to assess network integrity, reliability, and compliance.
• Collaborate with network architects, engineers and cybersecurity teams to identify risks and validate mitigations.
• Prepare IV&V reports and presentations for technical teams and leadership.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in network validation and QA.

Skills

IV&V leadership

Cisco routing

Cisco switching

Network security

Mentoring

Tools

Cisco IOS

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Senior Network Verification and Validation Engineer for a 4 year W2 contract position in Herndon, VA.

Pay Range: $60.00 to $70.00 per hour on W2; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

The Senior Network Verification and Validation Engineer leads Independent Verification and Validation efforts for our network infrastructure projects. The Senior Network Verification and Validation Engineer applies deep technical expertise in Cisco technologies, leverages strong analytical skills, and independently assesses network designs and implementations to ensure they consistently meet rigorous quality, performance, and security standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) activities on complex network architectures, including design reviews, configuration audits, and performance validation.
• Develop and execute comprehensive IV&V test plans, procedures, and scripts to assess network integrity, reliability, and compliance.
• Analyze network designs and implementations for adherence to industry standards, organizational policies, and project requirements.
• Collaborate closely with network architects, engineers, and cybersecurity teams to identify risks, recommend mitigations, and validate corrective actions.
• Provide expert technical guidance on Cisco routing, switching, security, and other network technologies throughout the IV&V lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot and validate network issues uncovered during testing, providing detailed root cause analysis and remediation recommendations.
• Prepare detailed IV&V reports, documentation, and presentations for technical teams and executive leadership.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster best practices in network validation and quality assurance.
• Stay current with evolving Cisco technologies, industry trends, and regulatory requirements.
• Support audit and compliance efforts by demonstrating thorough IV&V processes and documentation.

Qualifications

• Must be able to obtain an FAA clearance
• Provide expert technical guidance on Cisco routing, switching, security, and other network technologies throughout the IV&V lifecycle.
• Lead Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V) activities on complex network architectures, including design reviews, configuration audits, and performance validation.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

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