Senior Network Engineer

Hitachi Vantara Federal is the trusted leader in mission‑centric data solutions for the Federal government. We empower data‑driven insight with a deep bench of integrated partners and advance Federal customer missions regardless of their data maturity levels.

The successful candidate will have a strong technical background experienced in designing and deploying data centers, LAN, WAN, firewall & VPN solutions across a global infrastructure and have a proven track record of driving technology solutions and improvements.

Role location: Maryland (onsite 5 days per week)

Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with Full Scope Poly

• Project Engineering Support:
  • Provide project management and engineering support for infrastructure projects from inception through planning, design, implementation, and operational phase.
  • Ensure implemented solution meets project deliverables and adheres to standards and best practices.
• Network Architecture and Design:
  • Design, plan, and implement complex network infrastructures that support enterprise‑scale IT operations.
  • Develop detailed network architecture diagrams, technical documentation, and implementation strategies.
  • Lead the design of data center networks, LAN/WAN environments, wireless systems, and security solutions.
  • Design high‑availability solutions, ensuring failover mechanisms and disaster recovery planning.
  • Develop high‑performance networking solutions tailored for GPU‑based compute clusters, AI workloads and HPC environments.
  • Recommend and implement network standards to support the enterprise network infrastructure.
• Implementation and Integration:
  • Oversee the deployment of network infrastructure, ensuring integration with existing systems.
  • Lead network configuration, testing, and troubleshooting across multiple sites.
  • Work closely with vendors and third‑party service providers to ensure optimal hardware and software solutions.
• Network Security:
  • Implement and maintain network security strategies, including firewalls, VPNs, and intrusion detection systems.
  • Ensure compliance with security protocols, best practices, NIST and STIG requirements.
  • Evaluate and mitigate network vulnerabilities by implementing advanced security measures.
• Network Automation:
  • Design, develop, and implement automation workflows using tools such as Ansible, Python, etc. to streamline network operations.
  • Implement network security policies to safeguard network data and infrastructure.
• Optimization and Performance Management:
  • Monitor and analyze network performance, identifying bottlenecks and areas for improvement.
  • Optimize network infrastructure for low‑latency, high‑throughput requirements, especially for AI and ML workloads.
  • Implement network optimization techniques, including traffic shaping, load balancing, and QoS (Quality of Service) policies.
  • Conduct performance tuning, network monitoring, and troubleshooting to ensure high‑speed data transfers and minimal latency across clusters.
  • Conduct routine capacity planning and recommend network infrastructure enhancements.
  • Schedule and perform periodic maintenance to run systems on the latest stable code.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Management:
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure network infrastructure supports mission applications.
  • Provide expert guidance and support for network‑related issues.
  • Communicate complex technical details to non‑technical stakeholders.
  • Participate in strategic planning and advise on network capacity, scalability, and emerging technologies.
• Mentorship and Leadership:
  • Serve as a technical leader and mentor to junior network engineers.
  • Deliver training sessions on related technologies and best practices.
  • Lead technical teams in large‑scale projects, ensuring timely completion and adherence to best practices.
• Research and Development:
  • Stay up to date on emerging trends in network architectures.
  • Evaluate new technologies and products to improve service availability and reduce cost.
  • Participate in continuous learning and certification programs (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, NVIDIA).

• Must be cleared at TS/SCI Full‑Scope poly level.
• Certifications (minimum one): CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, CCDP, JNCIS‑ENT, JNCIS‑SP,…