Senior Network Engineer

Position Title: Senior Network Engineer / Architect

MGT Impact Solutions is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as a Senior Network Engineer / Architect for one of its technology clients. The successful candidate will be an MGT employee contracted to an MGT client.

The role is a full-time position (40 hours per week) contracted through the end of July 2027, with the possibility of extension. The position is primarily remote; proximity to Tampa, New York City, or Dallas for occasional onsite work is preferred.

Primary Duties:

• Lead complex service-provider and data-center network projects from initial requirements and architecture through production deployment.
• Design and document scalable network solutions, including detailed low-level designs.
• Support VIP customer escalations and serve as part of the escalation rotation.
• Manage project deliverables, milestones, priorities, and status with minimal supervision.
• Communicate network designs, project status, risks, and incidents clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Support scheduled evening or weekend cutovers and maintenance activities when required.
• Contribute technical expertise through design reviews, knowledge sharing, and collaboration with the engineering team.

Essential Functions:

• Design service-provider and data-center networks using eBGP, iBGP, IS-IS, VXLAN/EVPN, IPv4, IPv6, MPLS, Segment Routing, and VRFs.
• Develop BGP policies using route reflectors, communities, local preference, MED, AS-path manipulation, and prefix filtering.
• Design VXLAN/EVPN solutions incorporating L2VNI, L3VNI, symmetric IRB, ARP suppression, EVPN multihoming, and inter-VRF route leaking.
• Develop IP-addressing strategies, BGP community policies, capacity plans, traffic-matrix analyses, and ECMP validation procedures.
• Configure and troubleshoot Arista EOS and Juniper Junos platforms in mixed-vendor environments.
• Design and support network security controls, including RPKI/ROA validation, BGP security, ACLs, CoPP, control-plane protection, and DDoS mitigation architecture.
• Evaluate transceivers, DWDM and coherent optics, DOM/DDM data, structured fiber cabling, patch panels, and cable-plant documentation.
• Validate all proposed changes in laboratory or staging environments before production deployment.
• Prepare and execute test plans, cutover runbooks, rollback procedures, and practical change-management documentation.
• Produce and maintain topology diagrams, low-level designs, post-deployment documentation, and post-incident root-cause analyses.
• Maintain accurate project and technical documentation in Jira and Confluence.
• Work with vendors and third-party providers to resolve complex technical issues and escalations.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Education Required:

• Advanced knowledge of service-provider and data-center network architecture.
• Expert-level understanding of BGP, IS-IS, VXLAN/EVPN, IPv6, MPLS, traffic engineering, and Segment Routing.
• Strong hands-on proficiency with Arista 7000-series platforms, including the 7280, 7500, and 7800 series, and Arista Cloud Vision.
• Strong hands-on proficiency with Juniper QFX, MX, and PTX platforms, including Junos troubleshooting and commit/rollback procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work interchangeably across Arista EOS and Juniper Junos environments.
• Deep understanding of optical networking, fiber infrastructure, structured cabling, and physical-layer troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of RPKI/ROA, MANRS practices, route-hijack prevention, DDoS architecture, and network control-plane security.
• Strong technical writing, documentation, analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to translate complex network architecture and incident information into audience-appropriate language.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and changing priorities while working independently.
• Education and certifications are not specifically required; demonstrated senior-level hands-on ability and equivalent professional experience are essential.
• JNCIE-SP, JNCIP-DC, CCIE Routing and Switching/Service Provider, or Arista ACE-L3 certification is preferred.

Position Requirements:

• Availability to work a flexible schedule and meet commitments during aggressive or time-sensitive delivery periods.
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend cutover or maintenance support.
• Participation in an escalation rotation; this position is not the primary on-call role.
• Ability to work remotely, with occasional onsite availability in Tampa, New York City, or Dallas considered a plus.
• Strict commitment to laboratory and staging validation before production changes.
• Experience developing test plans, change records, cutover procedures, and rollback plans.
• Familiarity with automation and infrastructure tools such as Ansible, Python, Netmiko, NAPALM, pyEZ, NetBox, and CI/CD pipelines is preferred.
• Familiarity with monitoring platforms such as Grafana, Prometheus, and LibreNMS is preferred.
• Experience with Arista Cloud Vision, Juniper Apstra, or Juniper SRX is preferred.
• Experience integrating network devices with SIEM and log-management platforms such as CrowdStrike, Splunk, Cribl, or Fluentd is preferred.
• Familiarity with Zendesk, Jira, Confluence, Ubersmith, and formal change-management processes is beneficial.
• Willingness to learn and support the client’s complete network toolset and operating environment.

Hourly Wage and Selection Process: Hourly wages range from $75 to $85, per hour on W2 based on experience. MGT employee benefits include up to a 5% match for the 401(k)-retirement plan and a comprehensive medical and health benefits package.

Application Process and Questions: Apply online with a resume and cover letter through the job posting on GovHRjobs.com. The position will remain open until filled. Candidates with questions are encouraged to contact Syed Saqib Naqvi at snaqvi@mgt.us.