Location: Herndon, VA (On-site) Company: Emergent Technologies Inc. POS - 5037
Emergent Technologies Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Network Engineer to support a large-scale government infrastructure program. This role focuses on Service Provider transport network engineering, including advanced design and integration of MPLS, BGP, and multi-vendor platforms. If you're looking to work on mission-critical systems and provide technical leadership in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Design and implement Service Provider transport networks supporting a large enterprise infrastructure
Lead network architecture design efforts for MPLS and BGP-based solutions
Serve as a technical SME, guiding junior engineers and coordinating with cross-functional teams
Translate customer requirements into scalable enterprise and Service Provider network solutions
Design and negotiate IP peering agreements and ensure interoperability between different Service Providers
Perform Tier 4-level support, including complex upgrades and routine maintenance
Configure and manage routers and switches running IOS-XE, IOS-XR, and JUNOS
Work across multi-vendor environments, primarily Cisco and Juniper
Required Education & Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field (preferred)
Minimum 11 years of relevant experience in network engineering
Advanced understanding and hands-on experience with:
MPLS/BGP transport networks
Routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, ISIS
Core and edge Service Provider technologies
Modern Service Provider architectures and interconnectivity
Ability to lead projects independently and support cross-domain integration
Strong documentation and communication skills
Must be a self-starter capable of mentoring and leading a technical team
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in Service Provider environments or with Intelligence Community networks
Familiarity with hybrid cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle)
Hands-on knowledge of network automation tools (Cisco NSO, Ansible, Python)
Experience with test automation and Continuous Integration workflows
Deep understanding of systems engineering and modern network design principles
Numbers & Facts
Location
Reston, VA
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Amazon Web Services (AWS)unmatched
Ansibleunmatched
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Automationunmatched
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Cisco Network Systemsunmatched
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Continuous Integrationunmatched
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Dental Insuranceunmatched
Documentationunmatched
EIGRP (Enhanced IGRP)unmatched
Governmentunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
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IP (Internet Protocol)unmatched
Intelligence Communityunmatched
Interoperabilityunmatched
Juniper Networks Product Familyunmatched
Leadershipunmatched
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Mentoringunmatched
Microsoft Windows Azureunmatched
Network Architecture/Engineeringunmatched
Network Designunmatched
Network Router Configurationunmatched
Network Routersunmatched
Network Supportunmatched
Network Switchingunmatched
Open Shortest Path First Protocol (OSPF)unmatched
Oracleunmatched
Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
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Systems Engineeringunmatched
Team Lead/Managerunmatched
Technical Leadershipunmatched
Test Automationunmatched
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Transportation Engineeringunmatched
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