Sr Network Engineer

Data Center O&M & Architecture: Perform Tier III troubleshooting, maintain LAN/WAN configurations, execute network upgrades, and evaluate emerging technologies for ERB presentation and integration.

Deployment & Stage Management: Collaborate with cross-functional system engineers, project managers, and stakeholders to design, deploy, and scale network solutions on established timelines.

Security & Performance Management: Ensure network integrations comply with DoD STIGs and customer standards; integrate systems into availability frameworks and execute change management protocols.

Analysis & Diagnostic Operations: Perform complex TCP/UDP application flow analyses using network analyzers; coordinate with vendor/Tier IV support to resolve hardware/software anomalies.

Documentation & Standard Operating Procedures: Develop SOPs, network architecture diagrams, and troubleshooting procedures to standardize O&M workflows and support team operations.

Clearance & Polygraph: Active TS/SCI security clearance; willing to take a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.

Experience: 10+ years of network engineering experience, with a heavy focus on data center networking technologies and independent project management.

Certifications: Professional or expert-level certification required (minimum CCNP, F5-CTS, or JNCIP).

Routing & Network Protocols: SME-level expertise with dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) and TCP/UDP application flow analysis using built-in diagnostic tools and external analyzers.

Tools & Documentation: Proficiency with MS Visio for network architecture mapping; strong written and verbal presentation skills.

Expert Certifications: CCIE, F5-CSE, or JNCIE.

Data Center Architecture: Hands-on experience with EVPN, VXLAN, Cisco vPC, Cisco ACI, F5 load balancing, RSTP, and SD-WAN.

Hardware & OS: Deep familiarity with Cisco, Juniper, F5, and Palo Alto platforms.