Senior Network Engineer - Corporate Enterprise Network (WAN)

S. government, defense, and intelligence sectors. Prioritizing innovation and client-focused solutions, we assist major agencies in addressing intricate issues and ensuring a more secure future.

We are looking for a Senior Network Engineer to join our team in support of a DoD customer in Alexandria, VA. The ideal candidate will support an environment that includes a COTS 10 Gigabit Ethernet LAN and associated software and hardware equipment. The network consists of a corporate, campus-wide CISCO LAN plant with Gigabit switching and routing to internal servers and external networks.

Responsibilities

Include: Works under general supervision, developing the

Requirements

of a product from inception to conclusion. Develops required specifications for simple to moderately complex problems. Coordinates with the Vendor PM, COTRs, and government user representatives to ensure accurate solutions and user satisfaction on technical matters.

Evaluate new and emerging technologies through market research and prototyping to support customers business objectives. Assess performance of existing network/ systems and proposed changes, including post-deployment analysis to ensure systems meet design specifications and operational expectations. Develop Performance Management Plans (PMPs) and produce Performance Analysis Reports (PARs) documenting benchmarking methodologies, test conditions, procedures, and results.

Provide actionable recommendations to resolve performance issues, enhance system capabilities, and proactively identify risks within production network equipment.

development efforts by gathering, documenting, reviewing, consolidating, and refining functional and technical

in coordination with stakeholders.

review sessions and meetings to define networking

for assigned projects, including analysis of collected data.

throughout the design, build, and test phases of the delivery lifecycle. Identify, evaluate, and recommend new and emerging technologies for systems and equipment in compliance with standards, policies, and guidelines. Plan, conduct, and document laboratory assessments of hardware and software supporting classified and unclassified services to ensure interoperability and connectivity among stakeholders.

Provide input to the development of Technology Assessment Plans (TAPs)—including scope, objectives, configurations, technical approach, schedules, roles, and independent cost estimates—and produce After Action Reports (AARs) documenting methodologies, results, and recommendations. Support technology refresh and upgrade initiatives by identifying emerging network capabilities, establishing product evaluation and selection criteria, and developing system evaluation methods and procedures. Produce formal recommendations and executive briefings outlining findings, strategy, and capability roadmaps, while coordinating overall technology planning and tracking implementation activities.

Analyze industry and Government data on technology changes impacting the DISN and commercial telecommunications sector and provide preliminary design and implementation guidance to support strategic planning and decision-making. Areas include wireless technologies, IPv6 transition (NIPRNet/SIPRNet), NetOps and cyber defense (JTF-GNO), VoIP/DSN, VTC and streaming video, core system refreshes, and emerging standards aligned with DoD mandates.