Expert Network Engineer

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Location: Herndon, VA (On-Site)
Company: Emergent Technologies Inc.
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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