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Location Herndon, Virginia

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Job Description
Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Training & development

Senior Network Engineer Service Provider Architecture


Location: On-Site | Herndon, VA
Company: Emergent Technologies Inc.
POS - 300

Emergent Technologies Inc., a veteran-owned provider of mission-focused IT and engineering solutions, is seeking experienced Senior Network Engineers to support a high-visibility program for a key government customer. This role requires deep expertise in MPLS/BGP-based transport networks, service provider architecture, and multi-vendor environments. If you're a seasoned engineer who thrives in complex, mission-critical settings, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as part of a high-performing network engineering team delivering Transport services for a large-scale IT infrastructure initiative

  • Design, engineer, and implement MPLS/BGP-based service provider networks

  • Lead and guide architecture decisions, providing mentorship to junior engineers

  • Design and deploy core and edge network technologies for service provider environments

  • Translate customer requirements into secure, scalable network solutions

  • Integrate enterprise networks with other service providers and develop IP peering agreements

  • Perform Tier 4 support, including network upgrades, maintenance, and optimization

  • Work with diverse network operating systems including Cisco IOS-XE, IOS-XR, and Juniper JUNOS

  • Develop robust multi-vendor solutions (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, and others)

Required Education & Experience

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Network Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (preferred)

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

  • Proven ability to lead Service Provider architecture solutions and manage complex transport networks

  • Expert-level knowledge of routing protocols including:

    • OSPF

    • BGP

    • EIGRP

    • ISIS

  • Strong knowledge of modern service provider technologies and best practices

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

  • Prior hands-on experience in service provider network environments

  • Background working with Intelligence Community (IC) partners

  • Proficiency with multi-vendor routing platforms and architectures

  • Familiarity with cloud and hybrid cloud architectures, including network extension to:

    • AWS

    • Azure

    • Oracle

    • Google Cloud

  • Broad understanding of modern network engineering principles and systems design

  • Experience with Continuous Integration (CI) and test automation in iterative development cycles

  • Hands-on experience with network automation, including tools such as:

    • Cisco NSO

    • Ansible

    • Python

Why Join Emergent Technologies Inc.?

  • Work on mission-critical projects that directly support national security

  • Be part of a collaborative, expert-led team that values innovation and technical leadership

  • Receive a competitive salary and full benefits package

If you're ready to apply your expertise in transport network design and service provider architecture to a meaningful government program, apply today and make a difference with Emergent Technologies Inc.


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