Location: Herndon, VA (On-Site)Company: Emergent Technologies Inc.POS - 225
Emergent Technologies Inc. is seeking an experienced Expert Network Engineer to join our mission-focused team supporting a key government program. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in network architecture, routing and switching technologies, and cloud and software-defined networking solutions. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex, large-scale environments while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to the design of cutting-edge network infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and manage secure and scalable enterprise and cloud-based network infrastructures
- Configure and troubleshoot advanced routing and switching protocols (EIGRP, BGP, ISIS, STP, LACP, VTP)
- Deploy and support MPLS and SD-WAN solutions in production environments
- Leverage automation tools and scripts to optimize and maintain network efficiency
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to produce detailed network designs, implementation plans, and technical documentation
- Provide Tier 3/4 technical support and mentorship to junior engineers
- Present and defend technical designs to architecture and security review boards
- Continuously research and adopt new networking technologies to maintain modern and efficient systems
Required Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field (preferred)
- Minimum of 11 years of relevant network engineering experience
- Strong expertise in:
- Network architecture and design
- Routing and switching technologies
- Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Network automation tools and techniques
- Software-defined networking (e.g., SD-WAN)
- Ability to produce and maintain technical documentation
- Independent learner with a demonstrated ability to quickly master new technologies
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading or managing large-scale network environments
- Prior work in federal or enterprise-scale environments
- Demonstrated success in resolving complex network issues and improving performance
- Professional certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent
- Strong willingness and ability to stay up to date with emerging technologies
IntroducingEmergentTechnologies, Inc.
Emergent Technologies, Inc. has seen the gaps in several organizations with their software or network systems. With our comprehensive technological solutions, we aim to share our expertise to help these entities develop a strategic plan, ensure a seamless implementation process, and produce accurate and efficient results.