Network Engineer SME
Core
Principal Network SME serving as technical authority for enterprise network architecture, modernization, resiliency, security, and performance on high-priority federal infrastructure programs.
Role type
Principal Network Architect (SME)
Builds
Mission-critical network architectures, migration strategies, and operational standards for federal/defense environments.
Domain
Federal IT Infrastructure / Network Engineering
Required skills
Enterprise network architecture, Cisco routing/switching/firewall, BGP/OSPF/VLANs/VRFs, network security (Zero Trust/micro-segmentation), root-cause analysis, network monitoring/observability, cross-functional leadership, technical mentorship
Preferred skills
EVPN/VXLAN/SDN, cloud networking (VMware/Kubernetes/AWS), network automation (Python/Ansible), OT/manufacturing network support, compliance frameworks (NIST 800-171/CMMC)
Technologies
Cisco, BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VRFs, QoS, NetFlow, SNMP, Syslog, Python, Ansible, VMware, Kubernetes, AWS, NIST 800-171
Responsibilities
Define network architecture principles and standards for mission-critical environments; develop target-state architectures and migration plans; serve as final technical escalation point for complex incidents; mentor engineering teams; coordinate cross-functional execution across security, systems, and DevOps; assess technical risk and design trade-offs; support onsite assessments and incident response.
Seniority
Principal, strategic leadership with hands-on technical authority
