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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Network Engineer - **Company:** INflow Federal - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $135,000.0 - $155,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Software Applications, Border Gateway Protocol, Network Analysis, Complex Networks, Data Centers, Network Security, Microsoft Visio, Network Architecture, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Wide Area Networks, Network Switches, Network Routers, Diagnostic Tools, Dynamic Routing, Load Balancing, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Juniper, Data Center Networking, 3-tier Architectures, Cisco - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a38949b9-6893-42fb-aad9-99bc9125e498 ## About the Role * Senior-level understanding and experience with dynamic routing protocols, including OSPF and BGP * Senior-level understanding of data center technologies * Understanding and experience analyzing TCP/UDP application flow using external network analyzers along with built-in network switch/router diagnostic tools * Familiarity with DoD STIGs and SD-WAN * Experience with MS Visio and documenting network architectures and application flows * Strong oral and written communication skills; effective at communicating technical ideas through presentations, documentation, and meetings * Ability to learn and evaluate new technologies * Initiative, time management, and attention to detail - the candidate will manage their own projects from start to finish Preferred Skills * Familiarity with EVPN, VXLAN, Cisco vPC, ACI, F5 load balancing, and RSTP * Experience with Cisco, F5, Juniper, and Palo Alto hardware and operating systems, * 10 years of experience preferred, with several years focused specifically on data center networking and technologies * Bachelors Degree in a related field or 4 years of additional experience * Professional Cisco or Juniper certifications (at a minimum CCNP, F5-CTS, or JNCIP) Clearance Requirements * Active DoD TS/SCI ## Description * Support the customer's Data Center network, application delivery, and network security environments, including operations and maintenance (O&M), system integration/deployment, and solution development/design * Coordinate with project staff for solution development and deployment while managing project aspects within the applicable technical area of responsibility * Collaborate with system engineers across teams and disciplines to ensure deployments meet established technical goals and timelines * Evaluate new network technologies and make recommendations to stakeholders regarding integration into the existing network * Develop and implement methodologies for analysis, testing, and support of LAN and WAN networks * Diagnose hardware and software problems and replace defective components * Support operations and maintenance activities and administer networks, including hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations * Ensure systems are integrated with the existing performance and availability management framework * Schedule and coordinate systems changes within the established change management framework * Evaluate new system hardware and software to ensure optimal integration with existing hardware and compliance with customer standards * Prepare technical proposals for presentation to engineering review boards for adding new technologies to the network * Perform a full range of upgrades in accordance with the existing network architecture * Review user requests for network upgrades or additions, assess impact on network performance, and advise on the most practical technical approach to meeting user requirements * Perform long-term O&M activities, including Tier 3 troubleshooting and problem resolution * Interface with external Tier 4 support staff and vendor support as required for problem resolution * Utilize complex network analysis tools to identify and correct network problems while maintaining logs and records of reported issues * Prepare troubleshooting procedures for restoring the network to optimal performance levels * Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for use by technical support staff * Provide fault management for the network and support performance management functions, * Some travel may be required: Must have valid driver's license and transportation. This is subject to change at the direction of the customer. * If accommodation is needed with your application or the interview process for applicants with disabilities, please contact Human Resources at . * Candidate must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. * Must have willingness to perform duties not listed in the job description as required by INflow and our customer. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Your Infrastructure Is Not a Playground: AI Agents for Infra Done Right](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2084-your-infrastructure-is-not-a-playground-ai-agents-for-infra-done-right) - [Computer Vision from the Edge to the Cloud done easy](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/263-computer-vision-from-the-edge-to-the-cloud-done-easy) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) ## Related Articles - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)