Network Engineer IV - Infrastructure

Tria Federal is seeking an experienced Network Engineer IV to establish and maintain enterprise network infrastructure by tuning and optimizing network performance, directing hardware installations, and executing testing procedures to establish baselines and performance thresholds. This role is responsible for identifying and resolving complex or atypical network issues using advanced monitoring and diagnostic tools to ensure maximum reliability and performance.

In support of the agency’s data center modernization initiatives, the Network Engineer IV will also provide technical expertise across AWS environments, including supporting lift-and-shift migrations of on-premises network systems to AWS, validating cloud network architectures, and enabling secure, reliable hybrid connectivity between on-prem and cloud environments.

Basic Requirements:  

• Senior network engineer who is part of a shift supporting team to install and monitor varies Cisco telecommunication devices and provide engineering and data center management support:
• Primary work location is in Suitland MD with a shift schedule from 7:30AM – 4:00PM
• Occasional secondary work location is in Ashburn VA with an eight-hour shift coverage between the hours of 7:00AM – 9:00PM

• Ten (10) years of experience in a large government organization responsible for administering, operating, maintaining, and securing a large‑scale internetworking environment, including six years in a technical leadership or supervisory role supporting both on‑prem and or emerging AWS cloud networking initiatives
• Eight (8) years of experience directly supporting a complex infrastructure covering the major aspects of network administration with expertise in troubleshooting IPv4 issues across various protocols and technologies such as OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, static routing, SSH, ACL, VLAN, VTP, STP, SNMP, LACP, vPC, vPort Channels, Wireshark, and TCPdumps with added familiarity in hybrid connectivity to AWS environments
• Eight (8) years of strong hands‑on experience implementing and troubleshooting Cisco switches (i.e., 9300, 5300, 3850, 2960, Nexus 2k, 5k, and 7k series) and validating interoperability with AWS networking components such as VPCs, Direct Connect, and Transit Gateway
• Five (5) years of experience configuring, administering, and maintaining network IT monitoring and management software such as Netscout nGenius and SolarWinds (i.e., NetFlow traffic analysis, bandwidth monitoring, PerfStack, network performance baselines, Traffic Analyzer, IPAM, and NetPath) including monitoring hybrid on‑prem/AWS network paths
• Three (3) year of experience in data center operations with thorough knowledge of data center hardware specifications, lights‑out‑management solutions, Ethernet cable crimping, network cable runs and best practices, power requirements, racking, and decommissioning of hardware supporting systems
• Thorough knowledge of telecommunications, network security issues, and best practices with awareness of AWS security fundamentals such as IAM, security groups, and cloud network segmentation
• Exceptional customer service orientation, written and oral communication skills with the ability to explain hybrid cloud networking concepts to technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Bachelor of Science in an information technology field
• Preferred technical certifications: CCNP Enterprise, CCNP Data Center, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Data Center AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty

Responsibilities: 

• Demonstrates very strong Cisco analytical skills to identify, troubleshoot, and solve network‑related business requirements, needs, and ongoing production incidents across on‑prem and AWS‑connected environments
• Identifies as an escalated point of contact when working with Cisco telecommunication equipment and hybrid network connectivity supporting AWS workloads
• Requires technical knowledge to deploy new and troubleshoot existing Ethernet and fiber cable runs, perform data center hardware rack installations, update and maintain rack elevation diagrams, and lead new hardware/software deployments, technical refreshes, and upgrades including systems participating in the AWS lift‑and‑shift migration
• Performs NX‑OS and IOS patch‑management upgrades on all Cisco telecommunication equipment and validates interoperability with AWS networking components such as VPCs, Direct Connect, and Transit Gateway
• Develops and documents high‑level system engineering designs, scope requirements, test cases, standard operating procedures, and implementation plans for both on‑prem and AWS‑integrated network architectures
• Ability to present technical proof‑of‑concepts and demos to coworkers, management staff, and the customer including cloud networking designs and AWS migration approaches
• Available and flexible for production‑incident troubleshooting and provides support for normally scheduled after‑hours or weekend maintenance activities for on‑prem and AWS‑connected systems
• Provides training and guidance to junior network and data‑center engineers on hybrid cloud networking fundamentals and AWS connectivity best practices
• Manages the priorities of the customer’s requests and incidents using a proprietary ticketing system while documenting AWS‑related tasks and cloud‑migration activities