Westat · 1 day ago
Senior Network Engineer
MD - Bethesda
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$114K/yr - $145K/yr
10+ years expWestat is a leader in research, data collection and analysis, technical assistance, evaluation, and communications. The Senior Network Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the organization's enterprise network infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and security of network systems across various environments.
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Responsibilities
Design scalable and secure network solutions for LAN, WAN, WLAN, cloud environments, and remote access
Evaluate and recommend new technologies to improve network performance and reliability
Configure and maintain routers, switches, firewalls, VPNs, and wireless access points
Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues using advanced diagnostic tools
Implement network security protocols and ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., ISO, NIST, HIPAA)
Manage firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access control policies
Lead network infrastructure projects including upgrades, migrations, and expansions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives
Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, diagrams, and procedures
Provide regular reports on network health, performance metrics, and incident resolution
Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and support staff
Serve as an escalation point for complex network issues
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in network engineering or infrastructure roles
Professional certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, Fortinet NSE, or equivalent
Expertise in Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or similar technologies
Strong knowledge of TCP/IP, BGP, VXLAN, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, and VPNs
Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP) and SD-WAN solutions
Familiarity with network monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, PRTG, Wireshark, Whatsup Gold)
Demonstrated communication, documentation, and leadership skills
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master's preferred)
Experience with automation and scripting (Python, Ansible)
Experience with Web Application Firewalls
Knowledge of VoIP, QoS, and unified communications
Understanding of Zero Trust architecture and network segmentation
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan
401(k) Retirement Plan
Paid Parental Leave
Vacation Leave (20 days per year)
Sick Leave (9 days per year)
Holiday Leave (7 government holidays and 2 floating holidays)
Professional Development
Health Advocate
Employee Assistance Program
Travel Accident Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Short Term Disability Insurance
Long Term Disability Insurance
Life and AD&D Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Health Savings Account
Company
Westat
Westat is a professional research firm in the social science and statistical industries.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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President & CEO
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Chief Financial Officer
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