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Network Engineer – Level 5
Job in
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, 22201, USA
Listed on 2026-09-12
Listing for:
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Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer -
IT/Tech
Systems Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Design, implement, and maintain high-performance, scalable, and resilient IP network infrastructure using MPLS and IP/Ethernet
- Provide Tier 3/4 escalation support
- Conduct deep-packet inspection and root cause analysis for complex outages
- Manage and optimize BGP, OSPF, and ISIS routing protocols, with focus on traffic engineering and internet peering
- Implement and manage carrier-grade NAT for IPv4/IPv6 transition
- Manage AAA/RADIUS infrastructure and high-capacity wireless/mobility cores
- Continuously monitor network performance and conduct capacity planning for high-traffic volumes
- Develop and implement Python, Ansible, or Terraform automation scripts for configuration, provisioning, and MOP execution
- Ensure compliance with ISO
27001 and PCI-DSS security standards - Implement network-level security including DDoS protection and lawful intercept
- Create and maintain network diagrams, MOPs, and technical documentation
- Lead complex troubleshooting and drive network modernization across L0–L3 layers
- Masters Degree in Network Engineering or related field + 8 years experience or Bachelors Degree in Network Engineering or related field + 10 years experience
- 5+ years experience with provisioning carrier-class networks
- U.S. citizenship
- Active Top-Secret clearance, with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI
- 5–15+ years in network engineering within a service provider, ISP, or carrier-grade data center environment
- Technical proficiency in TCP/IP, BGP, OSPF, ISIS, MPLS, IKE, IPSEC, VPNs, and VLANs
- Technical proficiency in SONET/SDH, FDDI, and OTN (ITU-T G.709, OTU4, OTU2)
- Hands-on experience with carrier-grade platforms such as Ciena, Cisco ASR/NCS/Nexus, Juniper MX/Mist, Nokia, or Arista
- Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Python or Ansible
- Strong Linux CLI skills
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience
- CCNP/CCIE certification preferred but not required
- Experience with CGNAT platforms, such as F5 BIG-IP or A10 Networks, preferred
- Knowledge of 5G core networking or virtualized platforms such as VMware or Open Stack preferred
- Experience with fiber transport technologies such as DWDM, ROADM, WSS, or PON preferred
Demonstrates expertise in designing and maintaining high-performance IP network infrastructure, with a strong focus on routing protocols, automation scripting, and compliance with security standards. Proficient in troubleshooting complex network issues and optimizing performance in carrier-grade environments.
Highest-signal resume keywords- MPLS
- BGP
- OSPF
- Python
- Network Engineering
- TCP/IP
- ISIS
- DDoS Protection
- Carrier-Grade NAT
- Deep-Packet Inspection
- Traffic Engineering
- Capacity Planning
- Technical Documentation
- Root Cause Analysis
- Network Modernization
- CCNP
- CCIE
- Top-Secret Clearance
- ISO
27001 - PCI-DSS
- Service Provider
- ISP
- Carrier-Grade Data Center
- Cisco ASR
- Juniper MX
- F5 BIG-IP
- Ansible
- Terraform
- Linux CLI
- VMware
- Open Stack
Position Requirements
5+ Years
work experience
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