Senior Network Engineer

Location: Reston, VA (On-Site, Must live within 30 minutes)

Length: Direct Hire

Please no agencies. Direct employees currently authorized to work in the United States – no sponsorship available

Seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to design, implement, maintain, and support growing network infrastructure. This role requires strong technical expertise, advanced problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead technical tasks within network initiatives while ensuring high availability, performance, and security across all systems.

• Design, deploy, and manage enterprise-level network solutions (LAN, WAN, WLAN, SD-WAN).
• Monitor network performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal uptime and reliability.
• Develop and maintain network documentation, diagrams, and SOPs.
• Perform root cause analysis for network outages and implement preventive measures.
• Act as remote hands for all IT activities in Reston, VA Data Center.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience in enterprise networks.
• Fortinet SD-WAN design and deployment.
• Aruba LAN, WiFi design and deployment.
• Data Center network operations, and routing/switching (Cisco/Aruba/Fortinet).
• Cloud connectivity (VPN, Direct Connect, Express Route, etc.).
• Strong knowledge of routing protocols (BGP, OSPF), firewall configurations, and network monitoring tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects from design through implementation.
• Proven expertise in troubleshooting complex network issues and implementing solutions.
• Relevant certifications such as Fortinet NSE 4–7, Aruba Certified Mobility Professional (ACMP), CCNP, or AWS/Azure networking certifications preferred.

POST-OFFER BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED.

Digital Prospectors is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Digital Prospectors affirms the right of all individuals to equal opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment.