Network Architect / Lead Network Engineer

Job Title: Network Architect / Lead Network Engineer

Location with zip code:  Springfield, VA 22150

Duration: Full Time

Authorization: U.S. Citizen

Certification Required: CCNP, CCIE, Juniper, cloud networking or equivalent (Any one)

Summary:

• We are seeking a senior Network Architect/Lead Network Engineer to lead architecture, engineering, operations, security, modernization, and performance management for a large distributed enterprise network. Must have DOD/Federal experience

Role & Responsibilities:

• Architect and support enterprise LAN/WAN and wireless environments.
• Design highly available and resilient network architectures.
• Engineer routing, switching, wireless, remote access, and external connectivity.
• Perform capacity planning, traffic analysis, and performance optimization.
• Support network segmentation and Zero Trust/security initiatives.
• Integrate network monitoring with enterprise operational and cybersecurity platforms.
• Lead complex network troubleshooting and root-cause analysis.
• Support firewall, VPN, secure gateway, and network-security integration.
• Develop network lifecycle and modernization roadmaps.
• Coordinate telecommunications carriers, vendors, and external service providers.
• Develop network disaster-recovery and resilience strategies.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of network engineering experience.
• 5+ years designing large enterprise networks.
• Advanced knowledge of routing, switching, WAN, wireless, VPN and network security.
• Experience supporting geographically distributed, high-availability environments.
• Strong network monitoring and troubleshooting skills.

Certifications:

• CCNP, CCIE, Juniper, cloud networking or equivalent. (Any One)

About our Company: -

22nd Century Technologies, Inc., is one of the fastest growing IT Service Integrator and Workforce Solution companies in the United States. Founded in 1997, 22nd Century Technologies is a Certified National Minority Business Enterprise with 6,000+ people including 600+ Cyber SMEs nationwide supporting our customers in all 50 states, Canada, and Mexico. With HQs in Somerset, NJ and Mclean, VA, 22nd Century has 14 offices throughout the United States. As part of our unrelenting focus on quality and compliance, 22nd Century Technologies delivery is based on Certified Matured Processes including CMMI L3 Dev & SVC, ISO 20000, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 quality processes. With a strong focus on the public sector, 22nd Century currently holds government contracts with 14 out of 15 Federal Executive agencies including DoD, 37 other Federal agencies, 50 States, 115+ Local agencies, and 37 School Districts. In the last three years, we have expanded our services to Fortune 500 and other commercial clients and currently support 80+ commercial clients.

Recognized among Best Company to Work For by Forbes, 22nd Century Technologies, Inc., consistently exceeds our clients expectations by focusing on their absolute satisfaction with jobs while keeping our employees motivated. 22nd Century Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer" and s & all other parties authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply."

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.