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# Lead Network Engineer (WAN Design and Implementation)

- **Company:** System One
- **Location:** Fairfax, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $208,000 - $249,600
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), Multi-protocol Systems, Network Installation Services, Routing, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Wide Area Networks, System Availability
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5943169441

## About the Role

* 8+ years of network engineering experience, including WAN design and implementation.
 * Experience leading network engineering teams and large-scale network deployments.
 * Deep expertise in BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SD-WAN, IPsec, GRE, QoS, and high-availability architectures.
 * Experience with satellite ground station networks, uplink facilities, or remote site connectivity preferred.
 * Strong customer-facing and technical leadership skills.
 * CCIE, JNCIE, or equivalent advanced networking expertise preferred.
 * Flexible working off hours across time zones as needed

## Description

Lead the design and implementation of a global Wide Area Network (WAN) and serve as the senior customer-facing technical authority for the program. This role will manage a team of seven network engineers across multiple time zones, drive technical decisions, and partner closely with customer stakeholders and engineering leadership to ensure successful delivery., * Own WAN architecture, design, and implementation through customer acceptance.

 * Lead the design of the network connecting reference stations, processing centers, and satellite uplink facilities.
 * Manage and mentor a team of seven network engineers (3 domestic, 4 international).
 * Serve as the primary technical interface to government customers and program leadership.
 * Establish design standards, review engineering deliverables, and maintain the technical baseline.
 * Provide expertise in routing and WAN technologies including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, SD-WAN, IPsec/GRE, QoS, and high availability.
 * Partner with Test and QA teams to support verification and acceptance activities.