Senior Network Engineer — IPv6

Herndon, VA, US • Posted 15 hours ago • Updated 13 hours ago
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We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer with extensive expertise in IPv6 technologies to lead our IPv6 assessment, design, and testing initiatives. This role involves overseeing the evaluation, planning, and implementation of advanced network solutions that leverage IPv6 protocols, ensuring seamless integration and optimal network performance. The ideal candidate will have proven experience with dual-stack environments, multicast routing, and Cisco platforms, supporting a secure transition to next-generation IP networking.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing network infrastructure to evaluate IPv6 readiness across routers, switches, firewalls, and end-host systems.
  • Identify gaps in current IPv4 configurations and develop a prioritized roadmap for IPv6 integration.
  • Perform audits of hardware and software compatibility for IPv6 support, including IOS/IOS-XE feature validation.
  • Document current network topology and deliver detailed findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Architect IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack solutions that ensure backward compatibility while enabling full IPv6 functionality.
  • Design scalable IPv6 addressing plans and multicast routing strategies.
  • Develop high-level and low-level network design documents, including topology diagrams, IP allocation schemes, and routing policy specifications.
  • Develop and execute test plans for IPv6 deployment scenarios, including dual-stack, tunneling, and translation mechanisms.
  • Perform lab-based proof-of-concept testing prior to production deployment, validating multicast functionality, routing protocols, and QoS policies.
  • Troubleshoot complex network issues across dual-stack environments and provide root-cause analysis.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on IPv6 and multicast technologies, mentoring junior engineers and participating in change advisory board reviews.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of progressive network engineering experience in enterprise or service provider environments.
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with IPv6 addressing, routing, and migration strategies.
  • Proven experience designing and operating IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack networks.
  • Strong knowledge of multicast routing protocols (PIM-SM, IGMP, MLD) in both IPv4 and IPv6.
  • Cisco CCNP (Enterprise or Service Provider) certification and/or equivalent industry experience.
  • Proficiency with routing protocols such as OSPFv2/v3 and BGP (including IPv6 address families).
  • Hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching platforms.
  • Ability to produce clear, professional network design documents, test plans, and assessment reports.
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills and root-cause analysis capabilities.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
  • Availability to work on-site five days a week.

Publishing Pay Range: $60.00 - $70.00 USD Hourly

This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.

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  • Dice Id: 10112156
  • Position Id: 113675
  • Posted 15 hours ago

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About GDH

GDH is a technology workforce solutions provider committed to always giving and delivering more. Better talent. More client and consultant support. Greater service. World-class outcomes. Providing technology staffing, project solutions, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), we will be able to deepen our understanding of your business challenges, stay up to date with industry trends, and enhance our ability to create custom solutions to help achieve your business outcomes. We have established ourselves as a trusted partner to countless businesses operating in the communications sector. Our primary goal is to source and recruit the most talented professionals, assemble teams of skilled specialists, create innovative recruitment and professional services strategies that drive growth and foster innovation.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!  For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, GDH Consulting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

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