ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to WorkASRC Federal is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support a government contract located in Ashburn, VA.
Work location: Onsite (Ashburn, VA)Clearance: Public Trust (successful completion of government background investigation)Position Title: Senior Network Engineer - Operational Technology & WAN ArchitecturePosition SummaryThe Senior Network Engineer will lead the design, implementation, and sustainment of mission‑critical network architectures supporting operational technology (OT) systems and remote field environments. This role is responsible for developing and maintaining wide‑area network (WAN) solutions, including Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) and Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Network (DMVPN) designs, hybrid cloud connectivity, and secure integration with enterprise applications. The engineer will work closely with architecture, operations, security, program management, and field support teams to ensure reliable, secure transport of sensor and application data and to support authorization and risk‑management objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Design
Lead the design of VRF/DMVPN‑based WAN architectures for OT and remote site connectivity.Develop routing strategies across core, distribution, and access layers, including segmentation of OT traffic from other enterprise workloads.Design hybrid network solutions that integrate on‑premises infrastructure with cloud environments (e.g., virtual networks, VPNs, transit connectivity).
Implementation & Cutover
Plan and execute network deployments and migrations, including introducing new switches/routers into existing environments.Develop detailed implementation and cutover plans, including staging, validation, rollback procedures, and coordination with field support personnel.Lead end‑to‑end connectivity validation from field devices through network infrastructure to application endpoints.
Operations & Troubleshooting
Serve as a Tier‑3 escalation point for complex network issues involving OT devices, remote sites, and enterprise applications.Develop test plans and diagnostic procedures to isolate and resolve multi‑segment connectivity and performance issues.Provide guidance to operations and field support staff on network monitoring, incident handling, and configuration standards.
Security & Compliance