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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Network Engineer - **Company:** Vmr Strategic Solutions, Llc - **Location:** Annapolis Junction, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer Networks, Distributed Systems, Information Management, Internet Protocol, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Network Segmentation, Office Automation, Network Routers, Multiplexers, Firewalls (Computer Science), Computer Equipment, Information Technology, Cisco, Vmware - **Published:** September 11, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/a200c303-a6e2-4aa8-a82c-4e0f92bcf61a/lead-network-engineer ## About the Role * Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD, 4 years of additional work experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree * TS/SCI level clearance is required * Minimum 3 years of Cisco experience; proven expertise with Cisco network hardware including: routers, switches, firewalls, unified communications equipment * Proven experience in VMware environments * Proven experience in virtual and physical Internet Protocol and Fiber Channel networks and routing protocols * Proven experience designing, optimizing, and troubleshooting LAN, WAN and low bandwidth networks protected by network encryptors * Information Assurance Certifications consistent with the 8570 IAT Level III * Professional certification in Cisco, VMware, and/or ITIL are desired ## Description VMR Strategic Solutions, LLC seeks a Lead Network Engineer to be part of our exciting team supporting a robust, world-wide communications network, providing office automation packages; document and information management tools; and collaboration, voice, and video tools in a secure, flexible, distributed architecture supporting a classified DoD IT system. Requirements * Review and analyze the existing network architecture and provide designs of current/modern WAN/MAN/LAN technologies * Recommend best practices such as SDN, Intent-based networking, and network segmentation protocols, etc., to improve the existing architecture and meet new networking requirements * Design telecommunications circuit specifications * Identify the need for routers, switches, and encryption devices to support enterprise services * Deliver service catalog items for automatically provisioning network configurations to deliver Infrastructure-as-Code * Develop and maintain network architecture specifications and artifacts * Designs and plans network communications systems. * Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture. * Conducts cost/benefit analysis and provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements. * Conducts testing of network design. * Responsible for monitoring network hardware operations to ensure properly set configuration options. * Plans for implementation of enhancements and upgrades to the network. * Advises network users of hardware requirements, configurations, and limitations. * Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc. * Evaluates and reports on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network. ## 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) - [Demystifying application networking in the cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/675-demystifying-application-networking-in-the-cloud) - [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) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [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) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [How Much Does a Software Engineer Make? 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