Senior Network Engineer

. Engineer, build, operate, and deliver network solutions for global data centers, cloud platforms, FedRAMP-authorized environments, build environments, and product connectivity needs .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeReston • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $137,300 - $205,900 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering and optimizing network solutions for global data centers and cloud platforms, with a strong focus on FedRAMP compliance and security. Proficient in automation and troubleshooting within complex routing environments, ensuring high availability and performance.

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BGP ExpertiseFedRAMP ComplianceNetwork Automation Using PythonCloud Networking Across AWS, Azure, GCPIncident Leadership

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Hard Skills

Network EngineeringRouting ProtocolsTraffic EngineeringNetwork Security ControlsAutomation SkillsTroubleshooting TCP/IPConfiguration ComplianceCapacity PlanningMulti-Region RoutingNetwork Segmentation

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingStructured Problem-SolvingMentoringCommunicationContinuous Improvement

Tools & Technologies

Ansible/AWXGitJunOSFortinetOpengearBigIPEOSNX-OSIOS-XEAI Based Toolsets

Industry Keywords

FedRAMPNIST 800-53DDoS MitigationVPNIDS/IPSCloud PlatformsGlobal IP BackboneNetwork Control DocumentationAudit ReadinessRegulatory Compliance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudFirewallsGoogle Cloud PlatformiOSPythonSwitchingTCP/IP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Engineer, build, operate, and deliver network solutions for global data centers, cloud platforms, FedRAMP-authorized environments, build environments, and product connectivity needs
Engineer and optimize routing for a global IP backbone, including multi-region anycast and unicast route propagation, redundancy, and traffic-engineering strategies
Build and operate scalable, highly available L3 topologies using BGP, OSPF, routing policies, ECMP, and route-reflector hierarchies
Design and implement secure network segmentation, boundary controls, and traffic isolation for FedRAMP Moderate/High environments
Implement hybrid and cloud-native routing across AWS, Azure, and GCP using Direct Connect, ExpressRoute, VPN, Transit Gateway, Virtual WAN, and cloud router constructs
Develop and maintain automated provisioning, configuration, compliance, and validation pipelines using Python, Ansible/AWX, and Git-driven CI/CD workflows
Ensure connectivity, availability, and performance across data centers, backbone sites, cloud platforms, and regulated environments
Operate networks according to FedRAMP continuous monitoring requirements, including drift detection, vulnerability mitigation, and audit readiness
Troubleshoot complex routing, TCP, and connectivity issues using netcat, ping/ICMP, logs, and packet captures
Lead or support major incident response, escalation, and reporting
Execute changes, upgrades, and migrations using structured procedures, approvals, automated workflows, and rollback mechanisms
Remediate vulnerabilities and maintain compliance across network operating systems, configurations, firmware, and security posture
Engineer enhancements and connectivity features supporting product, platform, and FedRAMP boundary services
Automate least privilege, segmentation, encryption-in-transit, logging, configuration compliance, evidence collection, and safe rollback
Test network OS versions, automation logic, routing changes, and security controls before production and FedRAMP deployment
Collaborate with Architecture, Product, Security, Compliance, Operations, Build, and Engineering teams
Translate product, regulatory, and platform requirements into network designs and timelines
Conduct capacity planning across links, devices, cloud gateways, backbone segments, routing domains, and FedRAMP boundary components
Manage procurement cycles, RMA workflows, vendor escalations, and equipment lifecycle
Evaluate vendor technologies for performance, resiliency, automation compatibility, FedRAMP eligibility, and cost-effectiveness
Create and maintain runbooks, architectural diagrams, troubleshooting guides, FedRAMP boundary diagrams, and network control documentation
Maintain documentation required for FedRAMP audits, assessments, and continuous monitoring
Define lifecycle standards and ensure monitoring, alerting, and operational procedures are documented and auditable
Mentor engineers through troubleshooting, technical deep dives, FedRAMP design considerations, and post-incident learning sessions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (Master’s preferred)
10+ years in network engineering with experience in large-scale, multi-region, and global routing environments
Experience engineering, operating, or supporting FedRAMP Moderate and/or High environments is strongly preferred
Deep hands-on expertise with BGP and OSPF in global IP backbone environments, including traffic engineering and multi-vendor interoperability
Strong operational and engineering experience with JunOS (MX, QFX preferred)
Proficiency with additional network and OS platforms such as Fortinet, Opengear, BigIP, EOS, NX-OS, and IOS-XE is a plus
Strong troubleshooting across routing, switching, TCP/IP, asymmetric paths, latency, packet loss, MTU/fragmentation, and QoS behaviors
Experience with hybrid cloud and cloud-native networking across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP
Hands-on automation skills using Python, Ansible/AWX, configuration templating, Git workflows, and automated testing/validation pipelines
Experience with AI based toolsets, API/MCP data sources, skills and agents, scripting, application tools, observability, and automation
Strong understanding of network security controls, boundary protection, encryption, logging, and segmentation concepts required for FedRAMP
Familiarity with firewalls, VPNs, DDoS mitigation, IDS/IPS, and NIST 800-53-based security frameworks
Strong incident leadership, communication, mentoring, analytical thinking, structured problem-solving, and continuous-improvement skills
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments with competing priorities and regulatory constraints

Benefits

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Reasonable accommodations for candidates