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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Network Engineer - **Company:** NTT America, Inc. - **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $117,232.0 - $195,388.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Complex Networks, Information Systems, Computer Networks, Data Centers, Domain Name System (DNS), Identity and Access Management, Local Area Networks, Network Security, Network Troubleshooting, Systems Integration, Wide Area Networks, Wireless Networks, Computer Networking Systems, Cloud Platform System, HybridCloud, SC Clearance, Information Technology, SDN Network, Enterprise Integration, 3-tier Architectures, Open Network Automation Platform - **Published:** June 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/CD2F31EB1DED4B8BBA223F69ADDB11B9/job/ ## About the Role * 10 years of experience in network engineering and design * 5 years of experience supporting federal environments. * Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, information systems, or related field. * 10 additional years of network engineering and design experience required in lieu of a degree. * Active Secret clearance, * Demonstrated experience designing and supporting large-scale enterprise networks * Strong expertise in WAN, LAN, DNS, wireless networking, and enterprise network tools * Experience integrating enterprise networks with cloud environments * Proven experience troubleshooting and resolving complex network issues * Experience designing secure network architectures aligned with government security standards * Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM) and enterprise security controls * Experience with network automation and software-defined networking technologies * Strong documentation skills and experience developing detailed design documents (DDDs) * Relevant technical certifications (e.g., CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent) * Strong communication skills with the ability to brief technical and non-technical stakeholders ## Description We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Network Engineer to serve as the senior technical authority for enterprise network engineering, design, testing, and deployment within a secure, large-scale federal IT environment. This role is responsible for maintaining the design integrity, performance, and security of wide area networks (WAN), local area networks (LAN), wireless environments, DNS infrastructure, enterprise network tools, and cloud connectivity. The Lead Network Engineer will provide high-level technical expertise, guide engineering efforts, and ensure that network solutions are resilient, scalable, and aligned with enterprise standards., * Lead the engineering, design, testing, and deployment of enterprise network infrastructure * Maintain the architectural integrity of WAN, LAN, DNS, wireless, and cloud-connected environments * Design secure and scalable network solutions supporting data centers, enterprise facilities, and cloud platforms * Provide expert technical guidance to engineering teams and government stakeholders * Troubleshoot and resolve complex Tier 3 network issues * Support secure integration with commercial, private, and hybrid cloud environments * Develop and maintain detailed design documentation and technical requirements artifacts * Participate in configuration and change management processes, including preparation and presentation of change requests * Ensure network implementations meet security, compliance, and performance requirements * Conduct testing of new hardware/software releases to ensure compatibility and stability * Support technology refresh initiatives and network modernization efforts ## Related Videos - [The Sustainability Race: AI's Promises, Pitfalls and Potential](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100155-the-sustainability-race-ai-s-promises-pitfalls-and-potential) - [Small, Secure, Interconnected: The next Internet Protocol](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100062-small-secure-interconnected-the-next-internet-protocol) - [Building the Nervous System of AI - Michael Kagan (NVIDIA)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2133-building-the-nervous-system-of-ai-michael-kagan-nvidia) - [Demystifying application networking in the cloud](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/675-demystifying-application-networking-in-the-cloud) - [How Your Bundle Size Affects The Climate](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/308-how-your-bundle-size-affects-the-climate) - [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) ## Related Articles - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Best Companies in the Netherlands: Top 25 Companies in 2023 ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/193-best-companies-in-the-netherlands-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Why Attend a Developer Event in 2026?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/688-why-attend-a-developer-event-in-2026) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025)