Senior Network Routing Design Engineer

StratasCorp; Quantico (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K matching

Paid time off

Job summary

StratasCorp in Quantico, VA is seeking a Senior Network Routing Design Engineer to design, engineer, and optimize large-scale DoD networks, focusing on routing, switching, security, and infrastructure modernization.

The role requires 10+ years of IT/network experience, an active Secret clearance, IAT III, and CCNP/JNCIP or equivalent, with multivendor Cisco/Juniper/Brocade exposure. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business, or related field.
• 10+ years of IT and network engineering experience.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• IAT Level III certification; IASAE Level II may be considered.
• ITIL v3 Foundation certification.
• Professional-level networking certs: CCNP, JNCIP, or equivalent.
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Brocade across multi-vendor networks.
• Strong enterprise network architecture, routing, switching, and security skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, troubleshoot, and optimize LAN, BAN, and WAN.
• Engineer routing and switching solutions using BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, VRF, MPLS.
• Implement and maintain network security: ACLs, IPsec, Layer 2 VPNs, firewalls.
• Manage DNS, DHCP, IP addressing, URL filtering, caching, and proxies.
• Analyze traffic, plan capacity, and optimize performance.
• Support network modernization and multivendor integrations.
• Document designs, configurations, and procedures.

Skills

Network design

Routing & switching

Security architecture

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Brocade

Job description

At StratasCorp, our mission strives to put employees first while still being recognized as a leader in the Department of Defense Information Technology sector. We believe in a continuing pursuit of customer satisfaction and operational excellence while exceling in service innovation. We are looking for employees who value corporate culture, leadership, diversity, and commitment to quality, because we are #TeamStratas.

Job Description

Our team in Quantico, VA is seeking an experienced Senior Network Routing Design Engineer to support the design, engineering, administration, and optimization of large-scale enterprise network environments. This position will provide advanced technical expertise in network architecture, routing and switching, network security, infrastructure modernization, and enterprise network integration.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience designing, configuring, testing, and maintaining complex network infrastructures within Department of Defense (DoD) environments. Experience supporting Navy, Marine Corps, DISA, and Joint network environments, along with multivendor technologies such as Cisco, Juniper, and Brocade, is highly desirable.

Details

• Location: Quantico, VA
• Clearance: Active Secret Security Clearance
• Certification: IAT Level III (IASAE Level II may be considered as an alternative)
• Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Experience: 10+ Years

Key Responsibilities

• Design, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, and optimize enterprise Local Area Networks (LAN), Base Area Networks (BAN), and Wide Area Networks (WAN).
• Engineer and integrate complex routing and switching solutions utilizing BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, VRF, and MPLS.
• Implement and maintain network security solutions, including Access Control Lists (ACLs), IPsec, Layer 2 VPNs, firewalls, and secure network configurations.
• Manage and optimize network services, including DNS, DHCP, IP addressing, URL filtering, caching, and proxy services.
• Conduct network traffic analysis, capacity planning, traffic shaping, and performance optimization to ensure network reliability and efficiency.
• Support network modernization initiatives, including infrastructure conversions, system upgrades, network cutovers, and multivendor technology integration.
• Integrate network security capabilities, including Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), identity and access management, two-factor authentication, and HTTP/HTTPS inspection solutions.
• Design and implement enterprise network solutions supporting Navy, Marine Corps, DISA, and Joint operational environments.
• Evaluate network performance, identify infrastructure issues, and recommend engineering improvements.
• Collaborate with technical teams and stakeholders to ensure network solutions meet operational, performance, interoperability, and DoD security requirements.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, engineering designs, configurations, and technical procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant IT and network engineering experience.
• Active Secret Security Clearance.
• IAT Level III certification; IASAE Level II may be considered as an alternative, subject to applicable contract requirements.
• ITIL v3 Foundation certification.
• Professional-level technical certification such as:
  • Cisco CCNP (Routing and Switching or Service Provider)
  • Juniper JNCIP
  • Equivalent professional-level networking certification.
• Extensive experience with enterprise networking technologies, including Cisco, Juniper, Brocade, or comparable platforms.
• Strong knowledge of enterprise network architecture, routing protocols, switching, network security, and infrastructure integration.
• Demonstrated experience designing, configuring, testing, and troubleshooting complex, large-scale enterprise networks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting Navy and Marine Corps network infrastructure.
• Familiarity with DISA network environments and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Hands-on experience integrating multivendor networking technologies.
• Advanced knowledge of BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, VRF, MPLS, IPsec, and Layer 2 VPN technologies.
• Experience supporting enterprise network modernization and infrastructure transformation initiatives.

Note: Candidates with sufficient relevant technical experience may be considered in lieu of the vendor-specific technical certification, subject to contract requirements.

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $120,000 - $150,000. The anticipated salary for this position is provided in accordance with applicable pay transparency laws. The final starting salary will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors, including the selected candidate's qualifications, skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and work location (where applicable), as well as internal equity and market considerations.

We use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.

Security Clearance Secret

Certification Required

Job Type Full-time

StratasCorp provides a complete compensation package with competitive wages and benefits that include medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA & HSA accounts, disability and other income protection benefits, life insurance, paid personal time-off benefits, paid holidays, and a 401K Saving Plan with a company matching contribution.

StratasCorp is committed to equal opportunity in employment, actively seeking to build a diverse and talented workforce, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.