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# Senior Network Engineer

- **Company:** Eliassen Group
- **Location:** Fort Belvoir, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $145,600.0 - $156,000.0
- **Contract:** Temporary to permanent
- **Skills:** Network Architecture, Cloud Services, Enterprise Data Management, Cloud Platform System, IT Architecture, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.nettemps.com/us/en/WF6553F3A1670116FE5.ntap

## About the Role

* Minimum 10 years of hands-on experience in network engineering and IT systems design and integration.
 * Desired minimum 5 years of experience with virtualization and cloud environments., * Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field.
 * One of the following or equivalent: CCNA, JNCIA, CCNP, JCNP.
 * Active secret clearance.

## Description

Our client seeks a Senior Network Engineer to lead network infrastructure modernization efforts and guide complex integrations across LAN, MAN, and WAN environments. The role provides technical reviews, architecture guidance, and direction on high-availability, virtualization, and cloud solution initiatives in support of Army programs. The position requires an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret and United States citizenship., * Provide technical reviews of engineering design and implementation plans for network infrastructure modernization to ensure alignment with established architecture.

 * Oversee LAN, MAN, and WAN survey, design, and implementation while leading integration and test of large-scale networks.
 * Assist in developing emerging network architectures, standards, and specifications.
 * Analyze and assess LAN, MAN, and WAN hardware and recommend performance and equipment specifications.
 * Evaluate current and emerging network technologies for cost, readiness, compatibility, and usability.
 * Provide technical direction for IT projects including high-availability and virtualization.
 * Lead collaborative efforts with developers, designers, product owners, and partners to develop prototype technical solutions across hardware and software.
 * Collaborate with agencies and programs as a solutions consultant to determine optimal cloud solutions.
 * Evaluate environments for migration, work in sandboxes, and architect solutions tailored to Army needs.
 * Coordinate solution design and architecture with project teams to align with Army projects.
 * Work with implementation teams to provide technical guidance and set implementation priorities.
 * Coordinate technical execution of transformation projects and design, develop, and implement an enterprise data management solution to enhance operations.
 * Lead customer engagements to determine requirements and provide technical updates to the Product Manager.