Job description

• Join a high-impact government technology program supporting critical systems. • Work with advanced Cisco and security technologies daily. About Our Client Our client is a government agency responsible for supporting critical public sector operations through secure and robust technology infrastructure. Due to the nature of the environment, candidates must be eligible to undergo and successfully obtain the required security clearance. Job Description As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, deployment, administration, and support of enterprise networking solutions across multiple locations. You will play a key role in ensuring network availability, security, scalability, and performance while supporting ongoing modernization initiatives. Key Responsibilities: • Design, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, wireless, VPN, and data center environments. • Implement and support Cisco routing and switching platforms including Catalyst and Nexus technologies. • Troubleshoot complex network issues involving BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VLANs, STP, high-availability technologies, and firewall platforms. • Manage and optimize network security solutions including Check Point, Palo Alto, and Cisco firewall technologies. • Configure and support F5 load balancers and application delivery solutions. • Support SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, and remote access infrastructure. • Perform network monitoring, analysis, and optimization using tools such as SolarWinds, Wireshark, NetFlow, and similar platforms. • Create and maintain network diagrams, standards documentation, and operational procedures. • Execute upgrades, patches, configuration changes, and technology refresh initiatives while adhering to change management processes. • Partner with architecture, security, infrastructure, and cloud teams on strategic projects. • Act as a senior escalation point for complex network incidents and operational issues. • Participate in on-call support and critical incident response activities as required. • Contribute to network design reviews and recommend improvements to enhance performance, resiliency, and security. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants. The Successful Applicant Location: Leesburg, Virginia Working Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) The ideal candidate will possess: • 7+ years of progressive network engineering experience within large enterprise environments. • CCIE certification preferred; candidates should possess CCIE-level knowledge and experience. • Strong expertise with Cisco routing and switching technologies including Catalyst and Nexus platforms. • Hands-on experience with Meraki, Check Point, Palo Alto, F5, SD-WAN, and Cradlepoint technologies. • Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VPNs, QoS, VLANs, VRF, and network architecture principles. • Experience supporting highly available, secure, and scalable enterprise networks. • Familiarity with cloud networking concepts across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments. • Strong troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and communication skills. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience. • Ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearance. What's on Offer • Pay Rate: $75-$110 per hour • Contract Type: 12-month contract • Conversion Opportunity: Strong potential to convert to a full-time permanent employee at the conclusion of the contract • Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility and work-life balance • Opportunity to support impactful government programs and mission-critical infrastructure • Exposure to enterprise-scale networking technologies and modernization initiatives • Collaborative environment with highly skilled engineering and security professionals Apply today to join a team responsible for delivering secure, resilient, and high-performance network infrastructure supporting critical government operations.

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Must-haves

Join a high-impact government technology program supporting critical systems.
Work with advanced Cisco and security technologies daily.
Key Responsibilities: • Design, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, wireless, VPN, and data center environments.
Implement and support Cisco routing and switching platforms including Catalyst and Nexus technologies.
Troubleshoot complex network issues involving BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VLANs, STP, high-availability technologies, and firewall platforms.
Manage and optimize network security solutions including Check Point, Palo Alto, and Cisco firewall technologies.
Configure and support F5 load balancers and application delivery solutions.
Support SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, and remote access infrastructure.
Perform network monitoring, analysis, and optimization using tools such as SolarWinds, Wireshark, NetFlow, and similar platforms.
Create and maintain network diagrams, standards documentation, and operational procedures.
Execute upgrades, patches, configuration changes, and technology refresh initiatives while adhering to change management processes.
Partner with architecture, security, infrastructure, and cloud teams on strategic projects.
Act as a senior escalation point for complex network incidents and operational issues.
Participate in on-call support and critical incident response activities as required.
Contribute to network design reviews and recommend improvements to enhance performance, resiliency, and security.
The Successful Applicant
Location: Leesburg, Virginia
Working Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
The ideal candidate will possess: • 7+ years of progressive network engineering experience within large enterprise environments.
Strong expertise with Cisco routing and switching technologies including Catalyst and Nexus platforms.
Hands-on experience with Meraki, Check Point, Palo Alto, F5, SD-WAN, and Cradlepoint technologies.
Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VPNs, QoS, VLANs, VRF, and network architecture principles.
Experience supporting highly available, secure, and scalable enterprise networks.

Nice-to-haves

CCIE certification preferred; candidates should possess CCIE-level knowledge and experience.

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