Network Design Engineer

By Light Professional IT Services

. Design and document a MILDEP Campus Area Network .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $125,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in network design and engineering, with a strong focus on Layer 2 and Layer 3 configurations, adherence to U.S. Army engineering processes, and effective communication with diverse teams. Proven ability to deliver projects on time while coordinating technical resources and ensuring user satisfaction.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Network Design UpgradesCisco CCNA CertificationLayer 2 and Layer 3 Network ConfigurationActive Secret ClearanceCisco CCNP and/or CCDP Certification

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Hard Skills

Network DesignConfiguration DevelopmentCutover Plans ExecutionSystem TestingDocumentationSpanning TreeSoftware Defined NetworkingVLANsVirtual Network Identifiers (VNIs)VXLANs

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaborative TeamworkProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Cisco OEM EquipmentCisco PrimeJuniper Network EquipmentIT PIE

Certifications & Qualifications

Cisco CCNA CertificationCisco CCNP CertificationCisco CCDP Certification

Industry Keywords

U.S. Army Engineering ProcessesNetwork ManagementPassive Optical Networking (PON)US Army Network Design Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and document a MILDEP Campus Area Network
Develop engineering assessments of different configurations
Review work products for correctness, adherence to the design concept and customer standards, and progress against schedules
Coordinate with the Project and/or Program Manager to ensure problem solution and user satisfaction
Coordinate with the Lead Engineer on network architecture and design decisions
Recommend major systems installations for approval when needed
Prepare milestone status reports
Deliver presentations on the system concept to colleagues, subordinates, and end user representatives
Adhere to U.S. Army engineering processes during development of submissions
Identify additional processes and documentation formats as necessary
Submit site-specific reports and drawings to the Government for review and approval
Follow the Government’s process for reviewing, updating, approving, and disseminating design and engineering documents
Direct technical resources in completing assigned tasks

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS in a technical discipline with at least 10 years of experience in a similar role
Cisco CCNA certification
Technical knowledge, skills and experience in network design upgrades, development of configurations and cutover plans, staging and pre-configuration, execution of cutover plans, documentation and system testing
Experience designing and configuring Layer 2 and Layer 3 networks
Experience with spanning tree, software defined networking, VLANs, Virtual Network Identifiers (VNIs), VXLANs, VRFs, hostnames, and Cisco OEM equipment
Strong communication skills
Ability to work collaboratively with team members of different abilities, backgrounds, and skillsets
Proven ability to deliver products on time or ahead of schedule
Active Secret Clearance or higher
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time on deployments for CONUS locations
Preferred: Cisco CCNP and/or CCDP certification
Preferred: Passive Optical Networking (PON)
Preferred: Familiarity with Juniper network equipment and network management
Preferred: Cisco Prime
Preferred: IT PIE
Preferred: US Army network design standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
Wellness Program
401(k) Matching
Disability (Short Term & Long Term)
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Education & Training
Generous Leave Policy (11 Federal Holidays, PTO, and Military Leave)