Senior Network Routing Design Engineer

Linchpin Solutions Inc; Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Disability and life insurance

PTO and company holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Educational assistance and parental-le

Job summary

Linchpin Solutions Inc is seeking a Senior Network Routing Design Engineer to support DoD networks at Quantico, VA. This in-person role requires an active DoD Secret clearance and extensive routing design experience across LAN, BAN, and WAN environments.

You will design and implement routing solutions (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF), secure configurations, and multi-vendor integration within Navy/Marine Corps environments under a Leidos contract. Strong communication and ITIL/DoD experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Active secret security clearance is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• ITIL v3 Foundation and IAT Level III or higher are preferred.
• CCNP and JNCIP certifications demonstrate advanced networking expertise.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain LAN, BAN, and WAN infrastructure.
• Design and integrate routing solutions using BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, VRF, and MPLS.
• Implement ACLs, IPsec, Layer 2 VPNs, firewalls, and secure configs.
• Manage DNS, DHCP, IP addressing, URL filtering, caching, and proxy services.
• Perform traffic analysis, capacity planning, and performance optimization.
• Support network modernization, cutovers, upgrades, and multi-vendor integration.
• Assist PKI, IAM, 2FA, and HTTP/HTTPS inspection initiatives.
• Design solutions for Navy/Marine Corps, DISA, and Joint environments.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Critical Thinking

Teamwork and independence

Microsoft Office experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, Business, or related field

ITIL v3 Foundation

IAT Level III

CCNP

JNCIP

Tools

.NET

SQL Server

ASP.NET

HTML

CSS

C#

JavaScript

SharePoint Web Part integration

Active Directory integration

Job description

Description

If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity in IT, engineering, software development, logistics, or project management, Linchpin Solutions is the place to be! We are currently hiring for a dynamic and experienced Senior Network Routing Design Engineer.

Clearance: Active DoD Secret Clearance

Role Overview

The Network Routing Design Engineer will assist the Government Lead with daily network engineering activities, including the design, configuration, administration, troubleshooting, and optimization of enterprise Local Area Networks (LAN), Base Area Networks (BAN), and Wide Area Networks (WAN).

Work Location and Schedule

Primary duty location is Quantico, VA. This is a full-time, in-person position supporting the U.S. Marine Corps under a Leidos contract.

General Skillset

• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work both collaboratively and individually
• Critical Thinking Skills

Specific Duties

• Network Engineering: Design, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain LAN, BAN, and WAN infrastructure
• Routing and Switching: Design and integrate network routing solutions utilizing BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, VRF, and MPLS
• Network Security: Implement and maintain ACLs, IPsec, Layer 2 VPNs, firewalls, and secure network configurations
• Network Services: Manage and optimize DNS, DHCP, IP addressing, URL filtering, caching, and proxy services
• Performance Management: Conduct network traffic analysis, capacity planning, traffic shaping, and performance optimization
• Network Modernization: Support network conversions, cutovers, upgrades, and multi-vendor technology integration
• Security Integration: Support PKI, identity and access management, two-factor authentication, and HTTP/HTTPS inspection solutions
• Enterprise Interoperability: Design and integrate network solutions supporting Navy, Marine Corps, DISA, and Joint environments

Requirements

Education & Certification Requirements

• Active Secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Business, or a related field
• Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) version 3 Foundation certification
• IAT Level III (IASAE Level II will be considered)
• CCNP
• JNCIP

Experience Requirements

• 10 years of relevant IT/network engineering experience
• Experience developing and managing web-based, multi-user solutions in an enterprise environment
• Hands-on experience with .NET, SQL Server, ASP.NET, HTML, CSS, C#, and JavaScript
• Experience with Microsoft SharePoint Web Part integration and Microsoft Active Directory integration
• Experience with full SDLC activities and web development
• Experience working in a Department of Defense environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing, configuring, and testing complex, large-scale enterprise networks
• Strong understanding of Navy/Marine Corps network infrastructure and DoD security requirements
• Experience with multi-vendor environments involving Cisco, Juniper, and Brocade
• Expert knowledge of routing protocols, network security, DNS, DHCP, and enterprise network architecture

Build Your Career With Us

Linchpin Solutions’ professional services organization is committed to delivering qualified candidates that meet or exceed clients’ technical and management expectations. Our growth means exciting career opportunities for talented professionals in IT, engineering, software development, logistics, project management, and other key areas. We provide personnel who become valuable assets to the organizations they serve and contribute to the overall skill diversity and strength of the Linchpin Team.

Career Choices

Linchpin’s success comes from the talent and commitment of our professionals. As one team, we share the challenges and rewards that come from growing the company, which reinforces our culture of ownership. All of our professionals benefit from the value we collectively create.

Pay Transparency Statement

Linchpin Solutions is committed to compliance with applicable pay transparency laws and regulations. Final compensation for any position will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to:

• Relevant prior work experience
• Education and certifications
• Specific skills and competencies
• Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates
• Geographic location

While salary ranges may be provided for a position, these ranges are not a guarantee of final compensation, which may vary based on individual qualifications and the specific requirements of the contract.

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, Linchpin Solutions offers a variety of benefits, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company-funded disability and life insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Educational assistance and parental leave

Please note that the specific benefits and compensation details may vary depending on the employee’s position, date of hire, and contract terms.

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Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.