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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Network Engineer (FS Poly) - **Company:** Shadowgate Partners, Inc. - **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $100,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Bash Shell, Border Gateway Protocol, Computer Engineering, System Configuration, Data Centers, Linux, Ethernet, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Trunking, Fault Tolerance, Virtual Private LAN Services, IPv4, Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Local Area Networks, Multicasting, Network Architecture, Routing, Network Protocols, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), TCP/IP, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Scripting, Computer Networking Systems, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, Information Technology, Cisco - **Published:** July 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9044927/sr-network-engineer-fs-poly ## About the Role * Minimum 7 years of demonstrated experience in network engineering, design, implementation and maintenance * Proficiency with Juniper (preferred) and/or Cisco networking devices * Certifications with Juniper (preferred) and/or Cisco networking devices * Proficiency with multiple network protocols, to include TCP/IP, IPv4, UDP (and multicast), TLS, VPLS, GRE * Experience configuring, maintaining, or troubleshooting: * Routing Protocols (i.e. OSPF, EIGRP, and BGP) * EVPN (Ethernet over BGP/VXLAN or MPLS/VXLAN) * Multicast, STP, Virtual LANs and Trunking (VLANs) * Local Area Network (LAN) and/or Wide Area Network (WAN) * Network Controlled Interfaces/Security: Firewall, ACL * Security+ or CISSP Certification * Excellent communication skills and ability to work well in groups Desired Skills * Juniper Certifications (JNCIA/S/P/E) * Cisco Certifications (CCNA, CCNP) * Experience engaging with and working seamlessly within a team * Experience with scripting languages such as Bash, Python, etc. * Experience with networking Linux and/or BSD systems to include system administration * Experience working with Multicast protocols * Willingness to accept engineering responsibility and present network designs and solutions to the team, agency and end customer * Willingness to travel in US and globally if/as required, * Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering, Computer Science, a closely related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience. ## Description Shadowgate Partners' client is seeking a Sr. Network Engineer to be part of a small but strong senior level networks team responsible for architecting, designing, installing, implementing, and maintaining a large multi-agency program based mission essential network infrastructure with very strict security, fault tolerance and latency requirements. 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