Top Secret - Sr Network Engineer III

The Sr. Network Engineer III provides senior-level engineering support for mission-critical enterprise networks. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, reliable, and scalable network solutions that support organizational objectives and ensure optimal performance and availability.

o An active Top Secret security clearance. o 10+ years of experience in network engineering with hands-on responsibility for core enterprise routing and switching infrastructure. o Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for education requirements. o Subject matter expertise in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex routing protocols, including BGP and OSPF. o Experience with software-defined WAN architectures and implementations. o Experience with Peplink products. o Proven experience supporting enterprise switching environments, including VLANs, STP, and related Layer 2 technologies. o Experience managing and maintaining high-availability, high-performance network backbones in mission-critical environments. o Hands-on experience with Cisco ASR, ISR, Catalyst, and Nexus platforms. o Explicit experience performing network traffic analysis. o Ability to contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up in a mission-critical operational environment. o CCNP Enterprise Certification.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

o Expert-level certifications such as CCIE Enterprise or CCIE Security. o Experience with network automation and infrastructure-as-code, including Terraform. o Advanced experience with network automation, scripting, or network programming. o Prior experience supporting classified, sensitive, or high-visibility programs, including defense, intelligence, or national-level missions. o Experience operating in secure or restricted environments with elevated access controls. o Experience interfacing with senior government stakeholders and supporting operational decision-making. o Demonstrated expertise with Ansible and network automation to design and implement scalable, repeatable infrastructure-as-code solutions for configuration management, provisioning, and operational remediation across enterprise networks.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.