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# Expert Network Engineer

- **Company:** Emergent Technologies Inc.
- **Location:** Reston, VA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Link Aggregation (Ethernet), Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Border Gateway Protocol, Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Computer Networks, Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol, Multi-protocol Systems, Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Network Administration, Wide Area Networks, Network Routing, VLAN Trunking Protocol (VTP), Computer Networking Systems, Google Cloud, SDN Network, Open Network Automation Platform
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/expert-network-engineer-reston-va--e4348079-d788-4cd9-8a18-ffd601509d98

## About the Role

Network Architecture/Engineering, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Training/Teaching, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Administration/Management, Government, Cloud Computing, Mentoring, Network Routing, * Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field (preferred)

 * Minimum of 11 years of relevant network engineering experience
 * Strong expertise in:
 + Network architecture and design
 + Routing and switching technologies
 + Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
 + Network automation tools and techniques
 + Software-defined networking (e.g., SD-WAN)
 * Ability to produce and maintain technical documentation
 * Independent learner with a demonstrated ability to quickly master new technologies

Preferred Qualifications

 * Experience leading or managing large-scale network environments
 * Prior work in federal or enterprise-scale environments
 * Demonstrated success in resolving complex network issues and improving performance
 * Professional certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent
 * Strong willingness and ability to stay up to date with emerging technologies

## Description

* Design, implement, and manage secure and scalable enterprise and cloud-based network infrastructures
 * Configure and troubleshoot advanced routing and switching protocols (EIGRP, BGP, ISIS, STP, LACP, VTP)
 * Deploy and support MPLS and SD-WAN solutions in production environments
 * Leverage automation tools and scripts to optimize and maintain network efficiency
 * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce detailed network designs, implementation plans, and technical documentation
 * Provide Tier 3/4 technical support and mentorship to junior engineers
 * Present and defend technical designs to architecture and security review boards
 * Continuously research and adopt new networking technologies to maintain modern and efficient systems