Sr Network Engineer

The Senior Network Engineer delivers Tier III SME-level support across customer Data Center networks, application delivery platforms, and network security environments. This role spans the full lifecycle-from solution design, system integration, and deployment to ongoing operations, maintenance (O&M), and advanced fault management for high-consequence intelligence operations., * Data Center O&M & Architecture: Perform Tier III troubleshooting, maintain LAN/WAN configurations, execute network upgrades, and evaluate emerging technologies for ERB presentation and integration.

• Deployment & Stage Management: Collaborate with cross-functional system engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to design, deploy, and scale network solutions on established timelines.
• Security & Performance Management: Ensure network integrations comply with DoD STIGs and customer standards; integrate systems into availability frameworks and execute change management protocols.
• Analysis & Diagnostic Operations: Perform complex TCP/UDP application flow analyses using network analyzers; coordinate with vendor/Tier IV support to resolve hardware/software anomalies.
• Documentation & Standard Operating Procedures: Develop SOPs, network architecture diagrams, and troubleshooting procedures to standardize O&M workflows and support team operations.

• Clearance & Polygraph: Active TS/SCI security clearance; willing to take a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
• Experience: 10+ years of network engineering experience, with a heavy focus on data center networking technologies and independent project management.
• Certifications: Professional or expert-level certification required (minimum CCNP, F5-CTS, or JNCIP).
• Routing & Network Protocols: SME-level expertise with dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) and TCP/UDP application flow analysis using built-in diagnostic tools and external analyzers.
• Tools & Documentation: Proficiency with MS Visio for network architecture mapping; strong written and verbal presentation skills., * Expert Certifications: CCIE, F5-CSE, or JNCIE.
• Data Center Architecture: Hands-on experience with EVPN, VXLAN, Cisco vPC, Cisco ACI, F5 load balancing, RSTP, and SD-WAN.
• Hardware & OS: Deep familiarity with Cisco, Juniper, F5, and Palo Alto platforms.

Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule, * 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off