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# Lead Network Engineer

- **Company:** Quadrant, Inc.
- **Location:** Fort Meade, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $180,000.0 - $195,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Adobe InDesign, Border Gateway Protocol, Configuration Management, Code Reuse, Information Technology Consulting, Virtual Private LAN Services, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Microsoft Office, Multicasting, Network Architecture, Routing, NIPRNet, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Microsoft PowerPoint, Regression Testing, Software Tools, Software Configuration Management, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Architecture, Network Routers, Test Scripts, Firewalls (Computer Science), Juniper, SC Clearance, Cisco
- **Published:** August 13, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/usb6f5113b838d2e5a6156451c4bb7b390/eaa

## About the Role

Must have Active Secret clearance
5+ years of experience
Large Enterprise or DoD IP Design Experience running BGP/MP-BGP (multi AS) and MPLS routing protocols
Extensive router regression testing experience with Cisco ASR9K (ASR9010/ASR9006) routers
Strong routing protocols experience: BGP, MPLS/RSVP, OSPF, IS-IS, Multicast, Layer-2/Layer-3 Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Carrier Supporting Carrier (CsC).
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools: PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Excellent communication (verbal and written), effective leadership, and interpersonal skills
DoD Approved 8570/8140 Certification Required, i.e., Security+ CE, or Equivalent
BA/BS in a technical discipline

## Description

Analyzes and studies complex system requirements.
Designs software tools and subsystems to support software reuse and domain analyses and manages their implementation.
Develop and validate system architecture.
Develop and support initial implementation and provide lifecycle engineering of network architecture.
Support Quality of Service (QoS) policies, requirements, and testing.
Provide technical expertise in design review, lab testing & test report, implementation plan and deployment of new advanced large-scale complex DoD networks.
Provide emerging insertion technologies (i.e. new features, capabilities, etc.).
Support mission partners to satisfy the interoperability requirements.
Provide all required documentation in support of Configuration Control Boards (CCB) and supervises software configuration management.
Provide Tier III support and oversee Tier III support engineers.
Conduct market research to find products to meet requirements.
Implement MPLS services offerings on the DISN network called IP Transport Provider Edge (IPTPE). MPLS services include L3VPN, L2VPN, Virtual Private LAN service (VPLS) and Carrier Supporting Carrier (CsC). IPTPE platforms tested include Juniper MX960/MX480 and Cisco ASR9010/ASR9006 routers.
Perform testing and support implementation of the DMZ COI VPN (part of NIPRNet Hardening project), which provides separation of the NIPRNet traffic and Mission Critical Community of Interest (COI) traffic using the MPLS L3VPN service.
Configure and perform crypto testing and troubleshooting using various protocols.
Provide technical security expertise in design, test, evaluation, and deployment of advanced large-scale complex DoD networks. Review security requirements set by DoD agencies for the NIPRNET network protection; Assess and analyze current NIPRNET network architecture; Propose and analyze potential solutions.
Reviews security threats to the current DoD NIPRNet/Internet gateway IA infrastructure, architecture, and technology and determines/implements effective countermeasures IAW established policies/regulations/directives.
Deliver Router and Firewall Test Plans and resulting Test Reports; prepare field recommendations and Configuration Guides.
Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. "Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act"., Piper Companies is hiring a Sr. Network Engineer - TS/SCI for a leading technology consulting organization supporting a federal government customer located in Fort Meade, MD. The S…

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