Service Provider Network Engineer

Emergent Technologies Inc; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Virginia is seeking a highly experienced Network Engineer to support a large-scale government infrastructure program. This role will focus on Service Provider transport network engineering, including design and integration of MPLS and BGP. Ideal candidates will have over 11 years of experience in network engineering, with strong technical leadership and project management skills. Join us to work on mission-critical systems and lead a technical team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 11 years of relevant experience in network engineering.
• Strong understanding of core and edge Service Provider technologies.
• Ability to lead projects independently.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Service Provider transport networks.
• Lead network architecture design efforts for MPLS and BGP-based solutions.
• Guide junior engineers and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

MPLS/BGP transport networks

Routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, ISIS

Technical leadership

Networking automation tools (Cisco NSO, Ansible, Python)

Documentation and communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Location: Herndon, VA (On-site) Company: Emergent Technologies Inc. POS - 5037

Emergent Technologies Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Network Engineer to support a large-scale government infrastructure program. This role focuses on Service Provider transport network engineering, including advanced design and integration of MPLS, BGP, and multi-vendor platforms. If you're looking to work on mission‑critical systems and provide technical leadership in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement Service Provider transport networks supporting a large enterprise infrastructure
• Lead network architecture design efforts for MPLS and BGP-based solutions
• Serve as a technical SME, guiding junior engineers and coordinating with cross-functional teams
• Translate customer requirements into scalable enterprise and Service Provider network solutions
• Design and negotiate IP peering agreements and ensure interoperability between different Service Providers
• Perform Tier 4-level support, including complex upgrades and routine maintenance
• Configure and manage routers and switches running IOS-XE, IOS-XR, and JUNOS
• Work across multi-vendor environments, primarily Cisco and Juniper

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field (preferred)
• Minimum 11 years of relevant experience in network engineering
• Advanced understanding and hands‑on experience with:
  • MPLS/BGP transport networks
  • Routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, ISIS
  • Core and edge Service Provider technologies
  • Modern Service Provider architectures and interconnectivity
• Ability to lead projects independently and support cross-domain integration
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Must be a self‑starter capable of mentoring and leading a technical team

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in Service Provider environments or with Intelligence Community networks
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle)
• Hands‑on knowledge of network automation tools (Cisco NSO, Ansible, Python)
• Experience with test automation and Continuous Integration workflows
• Deep understanding of systems engineering and modern network design principles