Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation · 9 hours ago
Senior Network Engineer
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expVirginia Tech Applied Research Corporation is a technical services and applied research company committed to solving complex problems through collaboration. They are seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support the design, implementation, and evolution of a transformational network engineering program, ensuring secure and high-performance network operations.
ConsultingIT ManagementMachine LearningSecuritySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist in the design and development of advanced network solutions for enterprise and mission-critical environments
Implement network configurations, routing, and switching to meet program requirements
Collaborate with the Principal Network Engineer to ensure alignment with overall architecture
Provide technical input for network transformation initiatives, including SD-WAN and cloud design and integration
Troubleshoot and resolve advanced network issues throughout the design, implementation, testing and operations as appropriate
Maintain network documentation, standards, and best practices
Work with cybersecurity and systems engineering teams to ensure compliance with security and interoperability standards
Develop and maintain network documentation, standards, and best practices
Work closely with the onsite government and contractor technical team to develop capabilities to support end-to-end network and end user communication requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
7+ years of experience in network engineering roles
Strong knowledge of routing, switching, firewalls, and network protocols (TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, MPLS)
Hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, or similar enterprise networking platforms
Understanding of network security principles and technologies (VPN, IDS/IPS, NAC, scanning) and network monitoring
Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure) and SD-WAN solutions
Relevant certifications (CCNP or equivalent) highly desirable
Previous experience working with Federal agencies on critical networks and communications services
Strong interpersonal and teambuilding skills
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Active Top Secret/SCI clearance is required
Preferred
Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related engineering discipline
10+ years of experience in network engineering roles
Experience with network performance monitoring and optimization tools
Automation and scripting experience (e.g., Python, Ansible, etc.)
Familiarity with Zero Trust architecture and advanced security frameworks
Experience with network simulation tools
Company
Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation
Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation is a firm that deals with IT, technical ,machine learning and other services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Forte
CEO & President
Don Maffei
VP, Finance & Administration
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