IPv6 Engineer

Herndon, VA, US • Posted 21 hours ago • Updated 21 hours ago
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A senior network engineer with specialization in IPv6 technologies is responsible for leading assessment, design, testing, and implementation initiatives to transition and to support IPv6. This role requires deep technical expertise and hands-on experience with dual-stack environments, multicast routing, and Cisco platforms. The position involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless transition to next-generation IP networking while maintaining security and network performance standards.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive assessments of existing network infrastructure to evaluate IPv6 readiness across routers, switches, and firewalls.
  • Identify gaps in current IPv4 configurations and develop a strategic migration roadmap for IPv6 integration.
  • Audit hardware and software compatibility for IPv6 support, validating IOS/IOS-XE features.
  • Document current network topology and provide detailed findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
  • Design scalable IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack network solutions ensuring backward compatibility and full IPv6 functionality.
  • Develop IPv6 addressing plans and multicast routing architectures, creating high-level and low-level design documents.
  • Collaborate with security, systems, and application teams to ensure end-to-end IPv6 compatibility.
  • Develop and execute test plans for IPv6 deployment, including tunneling, translation mechanisms, and multicast functionality.
  • Troubleshoot complex dual-stack network issues, perform root-cause analysis, and document procedures for production migration.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert, mentor junior engineers, and participate in change advisory board reviews for network updates.

Qualifications

  • Over 7 years of progressive experience in enterprise or service provider network engineering.
  • Proven hands-on experience with IPv6 addressing, routing, and migration strategies.
  • Demonstrated expertise designing and operating IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack networks.
  • Strong knowledge of multicast routing protocols such as PIM-SM, IGMP, and MLD in both IPv4 and IPv6.
  • Cisco CCNP (Enterprise or Service Provider) certification or equivalent industry experience.
  • Proficiency with routing protocols including OSPFv2/v3 and BGP (IPv6 address families).
  • Hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching platforms.
  • Ability to produce clear and professional network design documentation, test plans, and assessment reports.
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills and experience in complex network environments.
  • Strong communication skills for knowledge transfer and stakeholder engagement.

Publishing Pay Range: $55.00 - $65.00 USD Hourly
This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.

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  • Dice Id: 10112156
  • Position Id: 113088
  • Posted 21 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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