Expert Network Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

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

• Bachelors or Masters 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