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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Network Engineer - **Company:** NTT DATA Corporation - **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $117,232.0 - $195,388.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Disaster Recovery, Domain Name System (DNS), Monitoring of Systems, Identity and Access Management, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Connections, Routing, Network Segmentation, Network Service, Zero Trust Network Access, Software Vulnerability Management, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Data Logging, Computer Networking Systems, Google Cloud, Cloud Platform System, HybridCloud, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, SDN Network, Performance Monitor, 3-tier Architectures, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco - **Published:** August 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers-inc.nttdata.com/talentcommunity/apply/1415261600/?locale=en_US ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or a closely related technical field. + In lieu of a bachelor's degree, at least 15 years of IT network engineering experience. * Minimum 10 years of experience in network engineering and design. * Active Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain/maintain SCI access. Preferred Qualifications: * One or more of the following certifications are highly desired: + CCNP Enterprise + CCNP Security + CCIE + Cisco design-focused certification + AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud networking certification + Relevant vendor certifications involving Palo Alto, F5, Zscaler, etc. * Experience with software-defined networking, SD-WAN, network automation, infrastructure as code, or configuration automation. * Experience with Federal security controls, network segmentation, Zero Trust concepts, vulnerability remediation, or classified environments. * Experience integrating network services with cloud, identity and access management, centralized logging, monitoring, or security platforms. * Relevant networking certification such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, or equivalent demonstrated expertise. * Demonstrated experience designing and supporting large enterprise WAN and LAN environments. * Strong working knowledge of DNS, wireless networking, routing, switching, network security, and enterprise network management or monitoring tools. * Experience engineering network connectivity for at least one cloud platform or hybrid cloud environment. * Experience developing technical designs, test plans, implementation plans, diagrams, and change records. * Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex Tier 3 network issues and communicate technical findings clearly. * Ability to work on-site as mission needs require and maintain the required clearance * Experience supporting DHS, CISA, or another large Federal enterprise. ## Description NTT DATA is seeking a Lead Network Engineer to serve as the senior network engineering subject matter expert for the government client. The right candidate has deep, hands-on experience designing, testing, deploying, troubleshooting, and sustaining large enterprise networks and can lead complex engineering efforts across WAN, LAN, DNS, wireless, enterprise network tools, and cloud connectivity. This is a technical leadership role that requires broad enterprise network depth, not mastery of every vendor product., * Lead network engineering, design, testing, deployment, and technical troubleshooting for enterprise WAN, LAN, DNS, wireless, network tools, and cloud-connected environments. * Maintain the design integrity, security, performance, availability, and reliability of client enterprise network services. * Develop secure network designs for Government facilities, data centers, remote users, and commercial, private, or hybrid cloud environments. * Produce and maintain technical requirements, high- and low-level designs, Detailed Design Documents, diagrams, test plans, implementation plans, and change documentation. * Provide Tier 3 technical assistance for complex network and system requests, identify root causes, and recommend sustainable solutions. * Test new technologies, hardware, software, configurations, patches, and vendor fixes before production implementation. * Support change, configuration, release, technology refresh, capacity planning, performance monitoring, vulnerability remediation, and disaster recovery activities. * Collaborate with enterprise architects, cloud engineers, security teams, identity teams, and operations personnel to integrate solutions and transition them into production support. * Brief Government and contractor stakeholders, mentor engineers, and lead technical reviews and problem-solving sessions. ## 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) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [Creating a routing app with Google Maps API from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/831-creating-a-routing-app-with-google-maps-api-from-scratch) - [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) - [A Technical Introduction to Bitcoin's 2nd Layer- The Lightning Network](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/15-a-technical-introduction-to-bitcoin-s-2nd-layer-the-lightning-network) ## Related Articles - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-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)