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# Network Engineer- Senior

- **Company:** Cherokee Federal
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $153,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, Microsoft Azure, VoIP, Network Operating System (NOS), Cisco IOS, Cloud Computing, Configuration Management, Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Iterative and Incremental Development, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Architecture, Network Planning and Design, Routing, Network Administration, Network Virtualization, Remote Access Technology, TCP/IP, Virtualization Technology, Wide Area Networks, Network Routing, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Operations, Cisco, Vmware
- **Published:** October 31, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/network-engineer-senior-chantilly-va--85918194-4cc8-40ab-9c0d-c446c2a5693b

## About the Role

Network Architecture/Engineering, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Top Secret Clearance, Identify Issues, Network Architecture/Engineering, Capacity Management, Network Administration/Management, Technical/Engineering Design, Mentoring, Network Design, * Must possess an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

 * Minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience.
 * A Bachelor's is required (or Master's Degrees are preferred)
 * TCP/IP transport network design and engineering, network routing protocols, advanced virtual networking technologies
 * Performing upgrades and performing routine network operations and maintenance (O&M).
 * Identifying and implementing INFOSEC and COMSEC security requirements for the network.
 * Complex configuration management techniques and requirements for managing network systems
 * Network operating and maintenance concepts and methods used to troubleshoot network problems for LAN, WAN, VPN, SD-WAN and VoIP
 * Cisco IOS, including switching, routing, segment routing and other technologies
 * Broad understanding of technical principle, theories, and concepts in the networking field.
 * Knowledge of state-of-the-art systems engineering principles and network design concepts
 * Virtualization experience (VDI & VMWare)
 * Cloud experience (AWS, Azure, etc.)
 * Security best practices and implementing firewalls and perimeter security measures including VPN technologies
 * Continuous integration, test automation and / or SecDevOps on iterative development projects
 * Agile Development methodologies
 * Cisco Certifications: CCNA or CCNP
 * Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

## Description

A senior network engineer designs, implements, and maintains an organization's network infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability. Responsibilities include network design, security implementation, monitoring, troubleshooting, documentation, capacity planning, and mentorship of junior engineers., * TCP/IP transport network design and engineering, network routing protocols, advanced virtual networking technologies

 * Performing upgrades and performing routine network operations and maintenance (O&M).
 * Identifying and implementing INFOSEC and COMSEC security requirements for the network.
 * Complex configuration management techniques and requirements for managing network systems.
 * Network operating and maintenance concepts and methods used to troubleshoot network problems for LAN, WAN, VPN, SD-WAN and VoIP.
 * Cisco IOS, including switching, routing, segment routing and other technologies.
 * Radio Frequency (RF) and spectrum engineering.
 * Performs other job-related duties as assigned.