Senior Network Engineer
On-siteTampa, Florida, United States or Fort Belvoir, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-class network architectures across data centers, cloud environments, and remote sites. Lead complex network engineering projects, including upgrades, migrations, and new deployments. Develop and enforce network standards, best practices, and configuration baselines. Troubleshoot advanced network issues and provide Tier-III escalation support. Optimize network performance through capacity planning, traffic analysis, and proactive monitoring. Implement and manage routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, EIGRP), switching technologies, and WAN architectures. Ensure network security through segmentation, firewall policies, access controls, and compliance frameworks. Collaborate with infrastructure, security, and application teams to support business initiatives. Mentor and guide junior network engineers, providing technical oversight and knowledge sharing. Maintain accurate network documentation, diagrams, and operational procedures. This full-time position is located at MacDill AFB, FL or Ft. Belvoir, VA, contingent upon contract award.
Required Qualifications
- US citizen
- Active Secret clearance (ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI Poly required)
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 7+ years of hands-on experience in network engineering or network operations
- Expert-level knowledge of TCP/IP, routing, switching, VLANs, and network protocols
- Strong experience with enterprise networking platforms (Cisco, Juniper, Arista, or equivalent)
- Proficiency with routing protocols such as OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP
- Experience with firewalls, VPNs, and network security technologies
- Familiarity with network monitoring and analysis tools such as SolarWinds, Wireshark, or NetFlow
- Ability to diagnose and resolve complex network issues in large-scale environments
- Strong communication, documentation, and leadership skills
- Ability to mentor and guide junior network engineers
- Location: MacDill AFB, FL or Ft. Belvoir, VA
- Travel: As needed
Desired Qualifications
- Masters Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline
- Professional certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or equivalent
- Experience with SDN, network automation, and scripting (Python, Ansible)
- Knowledge of cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid architectures
- Experience with MPLS, Segment Routing, or advanced WAN technologies
- Familiarity with Zero Trust architectures and modern security frameworks
- Background in designing highly available, large-scale, or multi-site network environments
- Experience leading technical teams or serving as a project technical lead
Additional Requirements
- Citizenship: Must be a US citizen
- Clearance: Active Secret (ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI Poly required)
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