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Design Engineer - Access (Network Designer III) (Government)

Chantilly, VirginiaFull-time$98k–$203k2026-08-05 → 2026-11-11
On-site · United StatesSecurity clearance required

Core

Design and improve MPLS network architecture and services for the US Federal Government, ensuring compliance with DISA STIGs and obtaining Authority to Operate (ATO).

Role type

Senior Network Design Engineer (MPLS/WAN/LAN)

Builds

Secure, IP-enabled, cloud-based network solutions and professional services for the intelligence community.

Domain

Government / National Security / Telecommunications

Required skills

MPLS network design and architecture, WAN/LAN technologies, Juniper certification (JNCIA/JNCIP/JNCIE), DISA STIG compliance, network security (firewalls), routing and switching protocols (BGP), complex network analysis tools, technical documentation.

Preferred skills

Extensive BGP experience, network timing familiarity, solution evaluation and testing.

Technologies

MPLS, MPLS VPN, Juniper, NMS, firewalls, BGP.

Responsibilities

Design and improve overall MPLS network architecture; develop secure network designs aligning with DISA STIGs; perform lab equipment and solution evaluation/testing; interpret customer requirements and document designs; provide technical expertise for fault isolation; configure and troubleshoot QoS and traffic optimization; support Tier-4 production troubleshooting.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC