NETWORK ENGINEER V

Network Engineer

Location: Washington, DC

Washington, DC, the capital of the United States, is a vibrant city known for its rich history, cultural landmarks, and diverse community. It offers a dynamic environment for professionals in the IT and engineering sectors.

Employment Type: Part-time, approximately 20 hours per week

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Senior Network Engineer/IPv6 Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support an onsite position within the HUD IOO O&M program. The candidate will provide network management and IPv6 architecture design support for the Department of HUD. The role involves leading the implementation and augmentation of IPv6 into the existing environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide network management and IPv6 architecture design support.
• Lead the implementation and augmentation of IPv6 into the existing environment.
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot enterprise-scale IP networks.
• Support network modernization, migration, or transformation in large, complex environments, including data center, cloud, LAN/WAN, remote-access, or Internet environments.
• Architect and implement zero trust solutions.

Minimum Qualifications

• 10 years of professional experience in network engineering, network architecture, or related telecommunications/infrastructure disciplines.
• At least 5 years of demonstrated IPv6 experience covering architecture, addressing, routing, implementation, migration, dual-stack environments, and troubleshooting.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills with the ability to effectively communicate with Agency Leaders.
• Experience with enterprise routing/switching and protocols/services such as BGP, OSPF/OSPFv3, EIGRP, IS-IS, IPv4/IPv6, DNS, DHCP/DHCPv6, ICMP/ICMPv6, TCP/IP, and SNMP.
• Experience with network security technologies, including firewalls, access control, segmentation, and security monitoring.
• Experience with Cisco, F5, and CrowdStrike.
• Experience with HLDs/LLDs, network diagrams, implementation plans, technical standards, assessments, gap analyses, root-cause analyses, and technical risk assessments.
• Strong technical communication, documentation, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills.

Preferred Experience and Certifications

• Federal Government network engineering, IPv6 mandates/standards, or enterprise IPv6 readiness initiatives.
• Enterprise IPv6 adoption/migration roadmaps and IPv6-only environments.
• AWS, Microsoft Azure, or equivalent cloud networking; data center networking and virtualization.
• Integration of IPv6 with firewalls, load balancers, DNS/DHCP, identity/access-control, security, monitoring, and management platforms.
• Network disaster recovery, resiliency, continuity, automation, modernization, or technology refresh.
• Relevant certifications such as CCIE/CCNP, JNCIP/JNCIE, recognized IPv6 credentials, Azure Network Engineer, AWS Advanced Networking, CISSP, Security+, or equivalent.

Education and Technical Leadership

A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline is preferred. Equivalent education, training, certifications, and professional experience may be considered subject to Government/Contractor approval.

The Senior Network Engineer/IPv6 SME shall operate independently as a senior technical advisor, capable of leading architecture discussions, challenging designs when appropriate, identifying risks and dependencies, developing remediation strategies, leading complex troubleshooting, coordinating across teams, mentoring personnel, and briefing senior stakeholders.

Benefits
PEAK's benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Dependent Care Savings Account (DCA), and 401K plan. PEAK believes that taking care of our team is essential for success and we are proud to provide benefits that enhance both your well-being and your future. Additionally, our associates may be eligible for Paid Sick Leave as required by Federal, State, or local laws.  

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) 
PEAK Technical Staffing is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. PEAK does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need. We encourage all individuals to apply. 

Americans Disabilities Act (ADA) 
The physical and mental requirements described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to perform the essential physical functions of the position, including sitting, standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and lifting up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

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