Sr. Network Engineer

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MITRE’s Network Engineering Team seeks a highly skilled and motivated Sr. Network Engineer with 5+ years’ experience in advanced routing protocols (OSPF, ISIS, BGP), network and MPLS overlay design for LAN/WAN, and configuration of Cisco ISE infrastructure and policies for 802.1x.

• Implement the operational design, deployment, and management of Cisco ISE infrastructure and 802.1x policies.
• Create routing designs based on OSPF, ISIS, and BGP to ensure high availability and performance.
• Manage and administer enterprise switches and routers (Cisco and Juniper), including OS updates to ensure optimal performance and security.
• Develop and update critical network documentation and design guides, including ConOPS, SOP/MOPs, and network diagrams.
• Act as an escalation point for routing and network troubleshooting for junior team members.

• Establish clear procedures and operational processes for the department.
• Collaborate with teams to improve automation and management toolkits; work with reliability teams to monitor systems, alerting, and metrics.
• Identify and resolve network issues, minimizing downtime and maximizing efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align network designs with organizational goals and mission requirements.

• Provide technical guidance in routing and ISE to junior engineers and team members.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across MITRE to translate mission needs into network solutions and designs.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to ensure MITRE remains at the forefront of innovation.

• Maintain detailed documentation of network designs, configurations, and processes (ConOPS, SOP/MOPs, network maps).
• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, industry standards, and government regulations.

• Minimum 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with relevant experience.
• 4+ years of network engineering experience focused on routing protocols, Cisco ISE, and MPLS overlay networks.
• Experience with Juniper routers, switches, SRX, and MIST.
• Expertise in routing protocols such as OSPF, ISIS, and BGP, including troubleshooting and optimization.
• Experience with 802.1x authentication systems such as Cisco ISE.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Eligibility to obtain a Secret clearance; subject to a government security investigation after hiring.
• Participation in a 24/7 on‑call rotation, including after‑hours on‑site support.
• At least 50% hybrid on‑site work.

• Certifications such as CCNP (Cisco) or JNCIP (Juniper).
• Experience managing and administering Juniper SRX, routers, and switches, including JunOS updates.
• Familiarity with Juniper‑specific tools for network automation and monitoring.
• Experience with network automation tools (Ansible, Python, Terraform).
• Experience managing and administering self‑deployed MPLS networks.
• Familiarity with cloud networking and hybrid environments.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices.

Salary compensation range and midpoint: $122,400 - $153,000 - $183,600 Annual

Work Location Type:
Hybrid

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local or international law.