Lead LAN​/WAN Engineer

Lead LAN/WAN Engineer

Job Location s: US-VA-Reston | US-DC-Washington

The Lead LAN/WAN Engineer will provide expert design, analysis, research, and operation support to exceptionally complex networking problems and processes. The successful candidate must be able to communicate clearly and succinctly both written and orally. The candidate will be required to work in a dynamic fast paced environments that require team interaction and coordination efforts. In this role the Lead LAN/WAN Engineer will be responsible for:

• Serving as a leader in the local- and wide-area networking; highly sought by others for advice and guidance.
• Serving as a technical expert on established and ad-hoc project teams providing technical direction, interpretation, and alternatives on existing and new services to meet both architectural and operational needs.
• Providing expertise in Information Systems Architecture, Telecommunications Systems Design, Architecture, Implementation, Information Systems Integration, and Communications and Network Systems Management.
• Providing insight into cutting edge technologies, integrations, and capabilities.
• Consulting with other engineers, team leads, or customer stakeholders on requirements, technical direction.
• Providing expertise on, deep knowledge of, and hands‑on experience with Cisco, Juniper, F5, Aruba, Ruckus, Versa, NOM, Net Scout and/or related network components or network monitoring and management tools.
• Provide deep expertise on BPG, OSPF, Tunnels (GRE, Sudeo Wire, VPN, L2TP), Spine and Leaf and BGP Peering.

Required Qualifications:

• TS/SCI security clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph
• A Bachelor's degree with 7+ years of experience OR a Master's degree with 5+ years of experience OR a PhD with 3+ years of experience; an additional 4 years of experience considered in lieu of a degree requirement
• IAT Level II certification
• CCNP or CCIE Certification

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO:
Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.