Job Description
Senior Network Engineer
Join a high-impact government technology program supporting critical systems. Work with advanced Cisco and security technologies daily.
About Our Client
Our client is a government agency responsible for supporting critical public sector operations through secure and robust technology infrastructure. Due to the nature of the environment, candidates must be eligible to undergo and successfully obtain the required security clearance.
Job Description
As a Senior Network Engineer, you will be responsible for the design, deployment, administration, and support of enterprise networking solutions across multiple locations. You will play a key role in ensuring network availability, security, scalability, and performance while supporting ongoing modernization initiatives. Key Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure including LAN, WAN, wireless, VPN, and data center environments.
- Implement and support Cisco routing and switching platforms including Catalyst and Nexus technologies.
- Troubleshoot complex network issues involving BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VLANs, STP, high-availability technologies, and firewall platforms.
- Manage and optimize network security solutions including Check Point, Palo Alto, and Cisco firewall technologies.
- Configure and support F5 load balancers and application delivery solutions.
- Support SD-WAN, cloud connectivity, and remote access infrastructure.
- Perform network monitoring, analysis, and optimization using tools such as SolarWinds, Wireshark, NetFlow, and similar platforms.
- Create and maintain network diagrams, standards documentation, and operational procedures.
- Execute upgrades, patches, configuration changes, and technology refresh initiatives while adhering to change management processes.
- Partner with architecture, security, infrastructure, and cloud teams on strategic projects.
- Act as a senior escalation point for complex network incidents and operational issues.
- Participate in on-call support and critical incident response activities as required.
- Contribute to network design reviews and recommend improvements to enhance performance, resiliency, and security.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
Location: Leesburg, Virginia Working Model: Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote) The ideal candidate will possess:
- 7+ years of progressive network engineering experience within large enterprise environments.
- CCIE certification preferred; candidates should possess CCIE-level knowledge and experience.
- Strong expertise with Cisco routing and switching technologies including Catalyst and Nexus platforms.
- Hands-on experience with Meraki, Check Point, Palo Alto, F5, SD-WAN, and Cradlepoint technologies.
- Advanced knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, MPLS, VPNs, QoS, VLANs, VRF, and network architecture principles.
- Experience supporting highly available, secure, and scalable enterprise networks.
- Familiarity with cloud networking concepts across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud environments.
- Strong troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
- Ability to obtain and maintain required government security clearance.
What's on Offer
- Pay Rate: $75-$110 per hour
- Contract Type: 12-month contract
- Conversion Opportunity: Strong potential to convert to a full-time permanent employee at the conclusion of the contract
- Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility and work-life balance
- Opportunity to support impactful government programs and mission-critical infrastructure
- Exposure to enterprise-scale networking technologies and modernization initiatives
- Collaborative environment with highly skilled engineering and security professionals
Apply today to join a team responsible for delivering secure, resilient, and high-performance network infrastructure supporting critical government operations.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Leesburg, Virginia |
| Job Type | Temporary |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $155,988–$228,782 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
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