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Estimated Pay info$53 per hour
Hours Full-time
Location Herndon, Virginia

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Job Description

Job Description
Location: On-Site | Herndon, VA
Company: Emergent Technologies Inc.
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Are you a seasoned network professional passionate about designing and running large-scale, next-generation infrastructures? Emergent Technologies Inc., a veteran-owned technology solutions provider based in Herndon, VA, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Network Engineer to lead the design, deployment, and support of complex network infrastructures. This on-site position offers the opportunity to work on impactful projects supporting government and enterprise clients. We’re searching for a Network Engineering leader—with both hands-on chops and strategic vision—to join our team in Herndon, VA.


Required Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or related field (preferred)

  • Minimum 11 years of relevant experience in network design, deployment, and operations

  • Strong track record of delivering complex, high-availability networking solutions

Core Technical Competencies

  • Expert understanding of network architecture, design, and implementation

  • Deep experience with routing (EIGRP, BGP, ISIS) and switching protocols (STP, LACP, VTP)

  • Hands-on with network automation (e.g. scripting, orchestration, APIs)

  • Proven experience in cloud networking (AWS, Azure, GCP)

  • Working knowledge of software-defined networking (SD‑WAN) technologies

  • Experience deploying and operating MPLS networks

  • Ability to rapidly learn and master new technologies and paradigms

Leadership, Communication & Documentation

  • Ability to provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to junior engineers

  • Skilled in authoring clear, comprehensive designs, implementation plans, and technical documentation

  • Confident in presenting network designs and recommendations to review boards and senior stakeholders

Personal Traits & Learning Aptitude

  • Self-driven, independent learner who thrives when mastering complex technical challenges through self-study and experimentation

  • Excellent communicator who can bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders

What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Skills)

  • Exceptional depth in network architecture and design for large-scale or multi-domain environments

  • Demonstrated success in diagnosing, resolving, and preventing complex network issues

  • Experience with enterprise or government-scale network deployments

  • Open, curious mindset with a willingness to embrace new technologies

Why Join Emergent?

  • Be part of a high-impact, mission-driven team delivering critical infrastructure to government and enterprise clients

  • Opportunity to influence architecture, strategy, and technical direction

  • Work alongside skilled peers in a culture that values continuous learning and technical excellence

  • Competitive compensation and benefits


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Posting ID: 1177069876 Posted: 2025-12-24 Job Title: Network Engineer