Sr Network Engineer

Meridian Systematics; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Meridian Systematics seeks a Senior Network Engineer to deliver Tier III SME-level support across customer data center networks, application delivery platforms, and security environments.

The role spans solution design, system integration, deployment, and ongoing operations, including O&M and advanced fault management for mission-critical DoD environments. Strong documentation and collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance; willing to take a CI polygraph.
• 10+ years of network engineering experience focused on data center networking and independent project management.
• Professional or expert-level certification required (CCNP, F5-CTS, or JNCIP).
• SME-level expertise with dynamic routing (OSPF, BGP) and TCP/UDP analysis using diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Data Center O&M & Architecture: Troubleshoot, maintain LAN/WAN, upgrade networks, evaluate technologies.
• Deployment & Stage Management: Design, deploy, and scale network solutions on timelines.
• Security & Performance Management: Ensure DoD STIGs compliance and integrate into availability frameworks.
• Analysis & Diagnostic Operations: Perform complex traffic analysis; coordinate with Tier IV support.
• Documentation & SOPs: Create diagrams and procedures to standardize workflows.

Skills

10+ years experience

CCNP

F5-CTS

JNCIP

TCP/IP

OSPF

BGP

Network security

Documentation

Tools

MS Visio

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Sr. Network Engineer

Location: On-site (Customer Location)

Position Summary

The Senior Network Engineer delivers Tier III SME-level support across customer Data Center networks, application delivery platforms, and network security environments. This role spans the full lifecycle—from solution design, system integration, and deployment to ongoing operations, maintenance (O&M), and advanced fault management for high-consequence intelligence operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Center O&M & Architecture: Perform Tier III troubleshooting, maintain LAN/WAN configurations, execute network upgrades, and evaluate emerging technologies for ERB presentation and integration.
• Deployment & Stage Management: Collaborate with cross-functional system engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to design, deploy, and scale network solutions on established timelines.
• Security & Performance Management: Ensure network integrations comply with DoD STIGs and customer standards; integrate systems into availability frameworks and execute change management protocols.
• Analysis & Diagnostic Operations: Perform complex TCP/UDP application flow analyses using network analyzers; coordinate with vendor/Tier IV support to resolve hardware/software anomalies.
• Documentation & Standard Operating Procedures: Develop SOPs, network architecture diagrams, and troubleshooting procedures to standardize O&M workflows and support team operations.

Required Qualifications

• Clearance & Polygraph: Active TS/SCI security clearance; willing to take a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
• Experience: 10+ years of network engineering experience, with a heavy focus on data center networking technologies and independent project management.
• Certifications: Professional or expert-level certification required (minimum CCNP, F5-CTS, or JNCIP).
• Routing & Network Protocols: SME-level expertise with dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) and TCP/UDP application flow analysis using built-in diagnostic tools and external analyzers.
• Tools & Documentation: Proficiency with MS Visio for network architecture mapping; strong written and verbal presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Expert Certifications: CCIE, F5-CSE, or JNCIE.
• Data Center Architecture: Hands-on experience with EVPN, VXLAN, Cisco vPC, Cisco ACI, F5 load balancing, RSTP, and SD-WAN.
• Hardware & OS: Deep familiarity with Cisco, Juniper, F5, and Palo Alto platforms.