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# LAN/WAN Engineering Subject Matter Expert IV

- **Company:** Invictus Inc.
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Bash Shell, DevOps, Design of User Interfaces, Junos, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Network Architecture, Routing, Network Virtualization, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Ansible, Software Systems, Systems Architecture, Wide Area Networks, Network Routers, Delivery Pipeline, Juniper, Open Network Automation Platform, Cisco, Servicenow
- **Published:** September 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/86644577/1

## About the Role

Clearance: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph, * Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in a technical discipline; an additional 4 years of may be substituted in lieu of a degree

 * Minimum eight (8) years of directly related technical experience
 * Strong expertise in service provider/enterprise network design, including SD-WAN, Spine-Leaf, VXLAN/EVPN, and Layer 2/3 encryption
 * Advanced knowledge of routing and network virtualization (IS-IS, OSPF, MP-BGP, VRFs, EVPN, VXLAN, Segment Routing)
 * Experience with multi-vendor platforms (Cisco IOS-XR/XE, Juniper JUNOS)
 * Proficiency in network automation and programmability (Python, Bash, Ansible; Cisco NSO, Juniper Paragon preferred)
 * Solid understanding of network infrastructure, hardware, and encryption technologies, with experience in Linux environments
 * Familiarity with Agile/DevOps practices, ServiceNow, and automation pipelines/AI-assisted tooling
 * Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and serve as a technical leader on high-impact programs
 * DoD 8570 IAT II and CCNP (or equivalent) certifications
 * Experience working in a DoD or IC
 * Current active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

## Description

* Lead the design, engineering, and automation of large-scale service provider and enterprise network infrastructures, including: SD-WAN, Spine-Leaf architectures, and VXLAN/EVPN fabrics, Juniper SSR and multi-vendor environments, Layer 2/3 encryption technologies
 * Serve as a SME providing advanced analysis, research, and solutions for exceptionally complex networking challenges
 * Provide strategic guidance to executive-level project teams, offering technical direction on architecture, integration, and system implementation
 * Architect and implement routing and network virtualization solutions, including IS-IS, OSPF, MP-BGP, VRFs, Segment Routing, EVPN, VXLAN
 * Develop and lead network automation and orchestration initiatives using Python, Bash, Ansible, Cisco NSO, Juniper Paragon/Routing Director, AI-assisted tooling and automation pipelines, Linux-based environments
 * Oversee end-to-end system engineering lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system architecture, and interface design, integration, testing, and validation of complex hardware/software systems, and lifecycle optimization
 * Provide leadership in network infrastructure design, including routers, switches, encryption devices, and supporting hardware/software systems
 * Mentor technical teams as necessary, while establishing state-of-the-art engineering practices
 * Coordinate closely with government stakeholders to ensure mission alignment and successful delivery
 * Drive Agile-based development workflows, leveraging tools such as ServiceNow for workflow automation and operational process improvement


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