Sr. Network Engineer Chantilly, VA

Go Ans; Chantilly, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company contribution

PTO

Maternity/Paternity Leave

Professional Development

Overtime opportunities

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Applied Network Solutions, Inc. (ANS) seeks a Sr. Design Engineer (Access) to join our Chantilly, VA team. The role requires TS/SCI with Polygraph and 16 years of combined experience, focusing on secure MPLS network design, secure configurations, and operator support.

You will develop secure network designs aligned with DISA STIGs, document designs, brief stakeholders, and ensure regulatory compliance while improving services and performance.

Qualifications

• TS/SCI with Polygraph required.
• 16 years of experience with a combination of work history and education.
• Design and improve MPLS network architecture and services.
• Develop secure network designs aligned with DISA STIGs and obtain ATO.
• Lab evaluation, testing, integration with NMS, and security certification.
• Evaluate new network technologies, solutions and services.
• Document designs with diagrams, BOMs, cabling, configurations.
• Provide technical expertise to Operations engineers.
• Configure and troubleshoot QoS and traffic optimization.
• DoD 8140 IAT Level 2 compliance.
• Juniper certs: JNCIA, JNCIP, JNCIE.

Responsibilities

• Design and improve MPLS network architecture and related services.
• Develop secure designs meeting DISA/STIG requirements and obtain ATO.
• Evaluate technologies; conduct lab testing and integration with NMS.
• Provide technical guidance to Operations engineers and technicians.
• Configure QoS and optimize traffic to maximize bandwidth.
• Support Tier‑4 troubleshooting and proactive network analysis.

Skills

MPLS network design

QoS configuration

Network analysis

Documentation

Customer requirements interpretation

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Ability to brief designs

Education

TS/SCI with Polygraph

Doctorate + 8 years / Master + 10 years / Bachelor + 12 years / etc.

Juniper certifications (JNCIA/JNCIP/JNCIE)

Tools

NMS

Job description

Description

Who we are:

At Applied Network Solutions (ANS), we bring together some of the most curious minds in networking and cybersecurity. ANS was founded to disrupt the status quo. For over 25 years, our team provides expertise in network, system engineering and both offensive and defensive cybersecurity operations.

What we do:

Our vision is for a future in which talent and customers alike come to ANS because of our reputation for delivering technical excellence, solving our nation’s toughest challenges and our ability to exceed expectations.

Why ANS:

At ANS we value the integrity of your work. We are looking for the right person to plan, analyze, design, develop, test, secure, integrate, implement, operate, and maintain the custom solutions that ANS delivers. Together, let’s ensure today is safe and tomorrow is smarter.

ANS is seeking a Sr. Design Engineer (Access) to join our team in Chantilly, VA.

Requirements

• TS/SCI with Polygraph required
• Candidate must have 16 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 8 years, master’s and 10 years, bachelor’s and 12 years, associates and 14 years or HS diploma and 16 years
• Design and improve overall MPLS network architecture and network services. Maintain relevant technical documentation.
• Develop secure network designs including configurations that align with Defense Information Security Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and enterprise policies. Obtain Authority to Operate (ATO) for new devices, software, and capabilities.
• Perform lab equipment, software, application, and network services solution evaluation, testing, integration with NMS, and security certification.
• Evaluate new network technologies, solution, and services.
• Interpret customer requirements and apply industry standard design approaches for service delivery. Fully document designs with diagrams, bill of materials, cabling sheets, configurations, ability to brief designs
• Provide technical expertise to Operations engineers and technicians, supporting fault isolation and resolution. Solve tough problems with innovative and scalable solutions.
• Configuring and troubleshooting Quality of Service (QoS) and traffic optimization to maximize bandwidth usage.
• Support Tier‑4 production troubleshooting and develop pro‑active network analysis solution of Operation team.
• Leverage complex network analysis tools to identify and predict problems in the network and aid in the post‑mortem analysis of network anomalies.
• Must be compliant with DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2.
• Juniper certification or training: JNCIA, JNCIP, and JNCIE.
• Experience in developing and implementing methodologies for analysis, testing, and support of CAN/LAN and WAN networks.
• Familiar with firewalls and network timing.
• Experience with network equipment and solution rolls out, as well as engineering documentation
• Experience with operations and maintenance activities of MPLS networks, MPLS VPN services.
• Experience using complex network analysis tools to identify and correct problems in the network while maintaining logs and records associated with reported problems or situations.
• Knowledge of routing and switching protocols and the ability to demonstrate knowledge through briefings and documentation. Extensive BGP experience a plus.

Benefits

ANS offers excellent compensation along with a generous benefits package to include:

• Family Medical, Dental (w/ adult orthodontia) and Vision coverage
• Pet Discount Program
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Maternity/ Paternity Leave
• Supplemental Military Leave Pay
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401(k) plan with 6% Company Contribution
• Generous Professional Development Program
• 100% Employer paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• 100% Employer paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Whole Life Insurance
• Lucrative Referral Bonus Program
• Annual Allowance for ANS Swag
• Potential for Paid Overtime
• Flexible Work Schedules

Applied Network Solutions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

As required by local law, Applied Network Solutions, Inc. provides reasonable salary ranges of compensation for work performed in applicable states. Ranges are not a guarantee of compensation and depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to contractual requirements, work location, years of experience, skill set, and education. Overtime is not guaranteed for this position. The anticipated pay range for this position is $100,000.00 - $200,000.00 USD.