Senior Network Engineer

Type of Requisition:

Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:

None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:

None

Public Trust/Other Required:

None

Job Family:

IT Infrastructure and Operations

Job Qualifications:

Skills:

Enterprise Network, Network Engineering, Network Monitoring

Certifications:

None

Experience:

10 + years of related experience

US Citizenship Required:

No

Job Description:

We are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to join our enterprise infrastructure team supporting a large, complex environment spanning cloud and enterprise network services. This is a hands-on engineering role responsible for implementing, operating, and continuously improving critical network infrastructure that supports enterprise applications, services, and users across hybrid environments.

This position does not accept submissions from third‑party agencies or corp‑to‑corp entities. Only direct applicants are eligible for consideration.

Work visa sponsorship will not be provided for this position

The ideal candidate brings deep experience in enterprise routing, switching, network security, and core infrastructure services. This role focuses on implementing and operating existing network architecture while identifying opportunities to improve performance, reliability, and operational efficiency across the network environment.

You will join a collaborative engineering team responsible for maintaining large-scale enterprise networking platforms, including routing, switching, security infrastructure, and foundational network services used by thousands of users and applications.

This position is expected to be hybrid within the DMV region out of Herndon or Falls Church Virginia. Remote candidates may be considered if a local candidate is not identified.

MEANINGFUL WORK AND PERSONAL IMPACT

Operate and improve enterprise network infrastructure

• Install, configure, and support enterprise network equipment including routers, switches, and core network services
• Maintain highly available network infrastructure supporting enterprise and cloud-connected environments
• Continuously improve network reliability, performance, and operational efficiency across large-scale deployments

Support routing, switching, and core network protocols

• Configure and troubleshoot routing and switching infrastructure across large enterprise environments
• Support dynamic routing protocols such as BGP and OSPF
• Maintain strong operational knowledge of network layers (L1/L2/L3) and how they impact service delivery
• Diagnose complex network issues across routing, switching, and transport layers

Maintain network security and connectivity

• Configure and support enterprise firewall platforms, including access control policies, VPNs, and secure tunnels
• Maintain secure network connectivity across internal networks, remote sites, and cloud environments
• Ensure network configurations align with organizational security standards and operational best practices

Manage foundational network services

• Manage enterprise DNS infrastructure, including record creation, monitoring, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management
• Support DNS security and protection mechanisms
• Maintain integration between DNS, directory services, and DHCP systems

Troubleshoot complex network problems

• Provide advanced troubleshooting and resolution for complex network performance or connectivity issues
• Utilize monitoring and diagnostic tools to identify and resolve infrastructure problems
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and operational improvement efforts

Support enterprise device and wireless authentication

• Troubleshoot wireless authentication and network access for managed devices
• Partner with endpoint management teams to support device identity and authentication workflows

Maintain critical network infrastructure services

• Manage DNS infrastructure, including record creation, monitoring, and troubleshooting
• Implement DNS security and protection capabilities
• Support DNS