Koniag Government Services · 2 hours ago
Principal Network Engineer
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
10+ years expKoniag Government Services is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to support advanced networking and IT modernization services for government customers. The role involves architecting complex and secure network solutions, leading design and implementation projects, and providing technical guidance to junior engineers.
EnterpriseGovernmentProfessional Services
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the lead network architect designing secure, redundant, and scalable architecture
Conduct deep-level technical evaluations to ensure designs meet requirements and specifications
Partner with customers to gather business/technical requirements and propose innovative solutions
Define and implement network standards, configurations, and automation across environments
Provide technical guidance and oversight to junior network engineering teams
Develop training materials and conduct knowledge transfer sessions
Analyze network traffic data to identify optimization and capacity planning improvements
Evaluate and test new products/technologies for potential implementation
Create detailed design and architecture documentation based on best practices
Lead complex implementation projects from planning through deployment
Qualification
Required
Ability to obtain a Public Trust
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
10+ years of direct networking architecture, design, and implementation experience
Extensive hands-on expertise with Enterprise/Service Provider routing (MPLS, BGP, OSPF, etc.)
Strong knowledge of LAN/WAN technologies, protocols, and architectures
Experience with SDN, cloud networking, data center fabrics, and virtualization
Proven success leading deployment projects for large, complex network environments
Solid understanding of network security principles, policies, and best practices
Current Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP) or Cisco Certified Architect certification
Exceptional technical architecture, design, and problem-solving abilities
Expertise in network automation/scripting using Python, Ansible, etc
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to consult with clients and mentor teams
Ability to analyze complex requirements and translate them into technical designs
Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills
Proficient with network analysis tools like Solarwinds, Wireshark, etc
Preferred
Experience supporting Department of Defense or Federal networks
Expert knowledge of IPv6 transition, SDWAN, and multi-cloud connectivity
Understanding of software-defined architectures, containerization, and DevOps
Possession of additional professional certifications (JNCIP, JNCIE, etc.)
Benefits
Health, dental and vision insurance
401K with company matching
Flexible spending accounts
Paid holidays
Three weeks paid time off
Company
Koniag Government Services
Koniag Government Services is a Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Wideman
Chief Executive Officer
Jack Wise
SVP Business Development Lifecycle
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