Senior Network Engineer- AI Focus

Employment Type: Full-Time
Clearance: Active  TS/SCI FS Poly

We are seeking an experienced Network Engineer – Level 3 to support the planning, design, development, implementation, operation, and technical support of complex multi-platform and multi-system network environments.

This role will focus on maintaining secure, high-performance enterprise networks, diagnosing network performance issues, implementing improvements, and providing technical leadership for network operations and security. The ideal candidate will bring deep hands-on experience with Cisco routing, switching, firewalls, VPNs, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and enterprise-level backbone networks.

• Plan, design, develop, implement, and support secure enterprise network environments.
• Install and configure Cisco 7600 Series routers and Cisco 6500 Series switches.
• Maintain, monitor, troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve issues involving:
  • Cisco ASA firewalls
  • Cisco Intrusion Detection/Prevention Systems
  • Cisco VPN technologies
  • Cisco 3750 Series switches
  • Cisco network management applications
• Identify network performance limitations and implement solutions to improve availability, reliability, and performance.
• Develop network security requirements and policies and translate those requirements into device-specific configurations.
• Design and implement enterprise-level ISP backbone networks.
• Operate and manage networks within secure and controlled environments.
• Provide technical direction for the operation, configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of network devices.
• Analyze complex technical issues and develop effective resolution strategies.
• Lead or direct small technical teams in identifying and resolving complex network problems.
• Maintain network documentation, configuration standards, and operational procedures.
• Support secure network architecture and ensure network configurations align with organizational security requirements.

• 10 years of experience in network design, including:
  • Routing
  • Switching
  • Network security
• Demonstrated experience installing and configuring Cisco enterprise networking equipment.
• Strong experience supporting Cisco routing, switching, firewall, VPN, and intrusion detection/prevention technologies.
• Experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale network architectures.
• Experience developing and implementing network security requirements and policies.
• Demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex network performance and connectivity issues.
• Experience providing technical leadership or direction to small engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of secure network operations and configuration management.

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification is required.

• Cisco 7600 Series Routers
• Cisco 6500 Series Switches
• Cisco 3750 Series Switches
• Cisco ASA Firewalls
• Cisco IDS/IPS
• Cisco VPN
• Cisco Network Management Applications
• Enterprise Routing & Switching
• Network Security
• ISP Backbone Networks
• Secure Network Environments

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently on complex technical issues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience mentoring or leading junior network engineers.
• Ability to translate technical and security requirements into practical network configurations.
• Experience supporting mission-critical or highly secure enterprise networks.

• Benefits

  Our client offers a comprehensive, flexible benefits package supporting financial security, health, and work-life balance.

  Retirement

• 15% automatic company 401(k) contribution (3% safe harbor 12% discretionary profit sharing)

• No vesting – 100% immediately vested

• Pre-tax and Roth options; contributions deposited every payroll

• Paid Time Off & Flexibility

• PTO accrued at 13% of hours worked (≈ 6 weeks / 30 days annually for full-time employees)

• Up to 240 hours carryover

• Flexible option to adjust PTO and/or 401(k) contributions in exchange for salary adjustments

• Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with significant company contribution

• CareFirst medical plans:

  • Platinum POS – $0 deductible

  • High Deductible POS – $1,600 / $3,200 deductible

    • Company contributes 25% of deductible to HSA quarterly

• HSA and FSA options available

• Insurance (Company-Paid)

• $50,000 Life Insurance

• $50,000 AD&D

• Short-Term Disability: 60% pay (up to $1,000/week)

• Long-Term Disability: 60% pay (up to $6,000/month)

• Flexible Schedule

• Hourly pay with flexible/alternate schedules (customer approval required)

• Education & Training

• Up to $5,000 annually for certifications, courses, conferences, books, and related expenses

• Additional Perks

• $100 annually toward company-branded apparel

This opportunity offers the chance to support complex, secure network environments where reliability, performance, and security are critical. You will work with experienced technical teams, provide hands-on engineering support, and contribute directly to the design and operation of enterprise-scale network infrastructure.