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# Network Engineer

- **Company:** Everforth Apex
- **Location:** Herndon, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Networking Hardware, IP Addressing, Internet Protocol Security (IP SEC), IPv4, IPv6, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Multi-protocol Systems, Network Layer, Multicasting, Network Architecture, Network Diagnostics, Packet Analyzer, Network Management System, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network Routers, Computer Network Operations, Test Scripts, Firewalls (Computer Science), Information Technology, TACACS+ Protocol
- **Published:** November 14, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/36b9a98a-c901-441f-99fd-eba819c483de

## About the Role

Education: Bachelor's degree in an information technology related field or 12 years of experience in enterprise network design in lieu of a degree.

Clearance: TS/SCI security clearance required.

Certifications: CCNA or JNCIA required. CCNP or JNCIP preferred.

Experience: At least six years of experience in enterprise network design.

Technical Skills: Expertise in Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols including IS-IS, BGP/MP-BGP, MPLS, RSVP, LDP, OSPF, Multicast, and VPN. Proficiency with IPv4/IPv6 management protocols, Filter Based Forwarding, firewalls, and network management tools. Experience with security protocols such as IPSEC, MACSEC, SSL/TLS, TACACS+, and RADIUS, alongside familiarity with cryptographic devices, packet captures, and protocol analyzers.

## Description

This organization is seeking a qualified Network Engineer to lead the analysis, design, installation, configuration, testing, maintenance, and repair of laboratory network infrastructure and applications. The successful candidate will focus on Layer 2 and Layer 3 protocols and technologies to meet requirements within applicable standards and regulations. This technical resource will drive projects from conceptualization through transition to the operational environment while mentoring junior engineering staff.

Maintain health of laboratory network equipment, such as switches, routers, firewalls, and networking tools and applications.

Lead technical projects through its entirety: research, conceptualization, feasibility assessment, design, procurement, lab test and evaluation, implementation planning, training, documentation, and transition to the operational environment., * Maintain the health of laboratory network equipment, including switches, routers, firewalls, and networking tools.

 * Lead technical projects through research, design, procurement, lab testing, implementation planning, and operational transition.
 * Create comprehensive technical documents, including network drawings, test plans, test reports, and white papers.
 * Collaborate on the design of the network enterprise, including IP address schemes, routing, switching, segmentation, and security.
 * Serve as Tier III support for the network operations center to resolve complex networking issues.
 * Provide mentoring and technical advice to junior engineering personnel.
 * Implement security requirements and techniques to protect networks from unauthorized entry and emerging threats.