LAN/WAN Engineering Subject Matter Expert IV

Alexandria, VA, US • Posted 3 days ago • Updated 7 hours ago
Full Time
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Skills

  • LAN
  • Research
  • Computer Networking
  • Technical Direction
  • System Implementation
  • Orchestration
  • Management
  • Systems Engineering
  • Requirements Analysis
  • Systems Architecture
  • Interface Design
  • Integration Testing
  • Optimization
  • Leadership
  • Routers
  • Switches
  • Mentorship
  • Art
  • Workflow
  • Process Improvement
  • Enterprise Networks
  • SD
  • WAN
  • Data Link Layer
  • Virtualization
  • OSPF
  • Border Gateway Protocol
  • Routing
  • Cisco IOS
  • Junos
  • Network
  • Python
  • Bash
  • Ansible
  • Cisco
  • Juniper
  • Network Design
  • Computer Hardware
  • Encryption
  • Linux
  • Agile
  • DevOps
  • ServiceNow
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Cisco Certifications
  • DoD
  • Integrated Circuit
  • IC
  • Internal Communications
  • Security Clearance
  • Continuous Integration

Summary

Title: LAN/WAN Engineering Subject Matter Expert IV

Location: Alexandria, VA

Clearance: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

Job Overview: The LAN/WAN Engineering SME is a recognized technical leader with deep expertise

in service provider and enterprise networking, architecture, and automation, who is capable of guiding complex, high-risk programs and delivering cutting-edge solutions.

Job Duties:
  • Lead the design, engineering, and automation of large-scale service provider and enterprise network infrastructures, including: SD-WAN, Spine-Leaf architectures, and VXLAN/EVPN fabrics, Juniper SSR and multi-vendor environments, Layer 2/3 encryption technologies
  • Serve as a SME providing advanced analysis, research, and solutions for exceptionally complex networking challenges
  • Provide strategic guidance to executive-level project teams, offering technical direction on architecture, integration, and system implementation
  • Architect and implement routing and network virtualization solutions, including IS-IS, OSPF, MP-BGP, VRFs, Segment Routing, EVPN, VXLAN
  • Develop and lead network automation and orchestration initiatives using Python, Bash, Ansible, Cisco NSO, Juniper Paragon/Routing Director, AI-assisted tooling and automation pipelines, Linux-based environments
  • Oversee end-to-end system engineering lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system architecture, and interface design, integration, testing, and validation of complex hardware/software systems, and lifecycle optimization
  • Provide leadership in network infrastructure design, including routers, switches, encryption devices, and supporting hardware/software systems
  • Mentor technical teams as necessary, while establishing state-of-the-art engineering practices
  • Coordinate closely with government stakeholders to ensure mission alignment and successful delivery
  • Drive Agile-based development workflows, leveraging tools such as ServiceNow for workflow automation and operational process improvement

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in a technical discipline; an additional 4 years of may be substituted in lieu of a degree
  • Minimum eight (8) years of directly related technical experience
  • Strong expertise in service provider/enterprise network design, including SD-WAN, Spine-Leaf, VXLAN/EVPN, and Layer 2/3 encryption
  • Advanced knowledge of routing and network virtualization (IS-IS, OSPF, MP-BGP, VRFs, EVPN, VXLAN, Segment Routing)
  • Experience with multi-vendor platforms (Cisco IOS-XR/XE, Juniper JUNOS)
  • Proficiency in network automation and programmability (Python, Bash, Ansible; Cisco NSO, Juniper Paragon preferred)
  • Solid understanding of network infrastructure, hardware, and encryption technologies, with experience in Linux environments
  • Familiarity with Agile/DevOps practices, ServiceNow, and automation pipelines/AI-assisted tooling
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and serve as a technical leader on high-impact programs
  • DoD 8570 IAT II and CCNP (or equivalent) certifications
  • Experience working in a DoD or IC
  • Current active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

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  • Position Id: e5c7a6632a81757c1fbb61defc6a5411
  • Posted 3 days ago
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