Company: Information Systems Solutions Role: Sr. Network Design
Engineer Location: 5 days onsite
in Suffolk, VA
Duration: 6 month contract to hire
Citizenship:
US Citizen with active TS/SCI Rate: $70 an hour (150k
salary) flexible
Top Skills (NO FLEX ON
THESE)
Juniper
CISSP or IAT Level III Cert
TS/SCI clearance willing to work
onsite 5 days per week
Position Description: Join a dynamic team as a Senior Network Design
Engineer, where you’ll architect and optimize cutting-edge network solutions
for enterprise and service provider environments. This role offers the
opportunity to lead transformative projects, including SD-WAN migrations and
datacenter integrations, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to
deliver secure, scalable, and high-performance network infrastructure. If
you’re a passionate, innovative engineer with expertise in routing protocols,
VPN solutions, and ISP integration, this is your chance to make a significant
impact in a fast-paced, mission-critical setting.
Key Responsibilities:
Design,
implement, and manage enterprise and service provider networks, ensuring
seamless integration with commercial ISPs (e.g., AT&T) and datacenter
environments.
Lead
the design and deployment of Cisco-based SD-WAN solutions, transitioning
from JUNOS platforms.
Configure
and optimize BGP, MPLS, and enterprise routing architectures for
performance and reliability.
Manage
and troubleshoot WAN connectivity, ensuring high availability and
performance tuning.
Deploy
and maintain secure VPN solutions, including site-to-site and IPsec
tunnels over the Internet.
Collaborate
with diverse teams to translate business needs into resilient, scalable
network designs.
Document
network configurations, designs, and operational procedures with clarity
and precision.
Provide
advanced troubleshooting and resolution for complex, escalated network
issues.
Mentor
junior engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and technical
excellence.
Required Skills/Education:
Clearance: Active
TS/SCI clearance required.
Certifications:
IAT-III
(e.g., CISSP, CASP+, or equivalent).
CCNP
(Cisco Certified Network Professional) or Juniper certification
(JNCIP/JNCIE).
Functional
area certifications (required prior to start).
Experience:
10+
years of proven experience working with commercial ISPs and integrating
connectivity into datacenter environments.
Deep
expertise in BGP, MPLS, and enterprise routing protocols.
Hands-on
experience with Juniper platforms (Cisco experience highly desirable).
Demonstrated
success in configuring and supporting VPN solutions, including
site-to-site and IPsec tunnels.
Strong
knowledge of WAN link management and performance optimization.
Skills:
Exceptional
verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey
complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
Proven
ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and thrive in a
fast-paced environment.
Commitment
to fostering an inclusive workplace and supporting team growth.
Education: Bachelor’s
degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or
equivalent experience).
Information
Locations Position Open to Locals or from neighbouring statesIndustry Information TechnologyStatus OpenJob Age 16 Day'sCreated Date 11/13/2025No.of Positions 1Duration 12Zip Code
