[ref. q9886918] Senior Network Engineer - Washington

Overview:

Our innovative approach ensures secure, resilient, and scalable communications for mission-critical operations.

You will ensure the network is optimized for security, performance, and reliability in austere and contested environments.

Always ready. Anytime. Anywhere. Any domain.

Security Clearance: This Senior Network Engineer position must be a United States Citizen and hold a current Top Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities:

• Design & Architecture:
• Develop and implement high-availability and fault-tolerant network architectures (LAN, WAN, MAN).
• Oversee the design of SD-WAN, cloud networks, and virtualized network infrastructures, including multi-path routing, encryption, bandwidth aggregation, and LPI/LPD (Low Probability of Intercept/Detection) capabilities
• Plan and execute network segmentation for security and efficiency.
• Routing & Switching:
• Configure and manage advanced routing protocols such as BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and RIP.
• Implement and troubleshoot Layer 2/Layer 3 switching technologies, including VLANs, STP, and trunking.
• Support IPv6 deployment and multicast network solutions.
• Integration: Ensure the seamless integration of network solutions and other critical mission systems. Work with cross-functional teams to deploy network solutions in both classified and unclassified environments.
• Network Security:
• Implement and maintain firewalls, VPNs, and IDS/IPS solutions to secure the network.
• Design and manage network security protocols, including IPSec, SSL/TLS, and Zero Trust models.
• Ensure compliance with NIST and ISO 27001 security frameworks.
• Performance Monitoring & Troubleshooting:
• Utilize network monitoring tools (SolarWinds, Wireshark, etc.) to identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• Apply QoS principles to ensure effective data prioritization and throughput optimization.
• Manage load balancing and failover configurations.
• Implement best path routing, bandwidth aggregation, and failover mechanisms to optimize network performance.
• Automation & Scripting:
• Develop and implement network automation processes using tools like Ansible and scripting languages like Python or Bash.
• Work with CI/CD pipelines to streamline network configuration changes.
• Documentation & Reporting:
• Create and maintain detailed network documentation, including topology diagrams, runbooks, and performance reports.
• Provide regular reports on network health, security incidents, and performance metrics.
• Collaboration & Leadership:
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support network infrastructure projects.
• Mentor junior network engineers and provide leadership in troubleshooting and crisis management.
• Lead vendor management efforts and collaborate on equipment procurement and deployment strategies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• TS Clearance with SCI Eglibility
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in network engineering roles, with a focus on enterprise-level networks.Advanced certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Expertise in routing and switching protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, RIP).
• Strong knowledge of network security, including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, and encryption technologies.
• Experience with SD-WAN, network automation, and virtualization technologies (Juniper SVR, Cisco ACI, VMware NSX).
• Familiarity with cloud networking in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Scripting experience (Python, Bash, etc.) for network automation and configuration.
• Proficiency in network monitoring and troubleshooting tools (e.g., SolarWinds, Nagios, Wireshark).
• Extensive experience with DoD Classified Networks
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience with project management for network infrastructure projects is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cloud network services (AWS, Azure).

Since 2006, Intelligent Waves has remained committed to providing quality engineering, operations, and intelligence solutions to our clients and it all starts with YOU.

Intelligent Waves provides a great and generous benefits package to include medical, dental and vision, paid PTO leave and, life & disability packages. We also invest in our employees' futures by providing a contribution with vesting starting from DAY 1, technical training, tuition bonuses, and much, much more.

For this position, Intelligent Waves will consider only applicants with security clearances or applicants who are eligible for security clearances.

Intelligent Waves LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity protected veteran status and individuals with disabilities, or any other class protected by applicable state or federal law.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact humanresources@intelligentwaves.com.

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