Network Architect

Emergent Technologies•Reston, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Emergent Technologies Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join a mission-focused program supporting a key government customer. This position is ideal for a self-driven, detail-oriented professional with deep knowledge in enterprise network design, implementation, automation, and cloud integration. The role involves designing and implementing complex network architectures, configuring and managing routing and switching protocols, deploying and maintaining MPLS networks and SD-WAN solutions, collaborating with technical teams, mentoring junior engineers, automating network operations, and ensuring designs meet performance, security, and scalability requirements in hybrid environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferred)
Minimum of 11 years of relevant professional experience in network engineering
Deep understanding of: Network architecture, routing, and switching technologies
Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Network automation practices
Software-defined networking (SD-WAN)
Ability to independently learn and implement emerging technologies
Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation and design briefings
Experience creating and delivering technical documentation, including network designs and implementation plans

Nice To Haves

Proven track record in large-scale network design and optimization
Experience supporting enterprise-grade environments or government infrastructure
Comfortable resolving complex network issues under pressure
Certifications (CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent) a plus
Demonstrated ability to continuously learn and apply new technologies

Responsibilities

Design and implement complex network architectures across enterprise and cloud environments.
Configure and manage routing and switching protocols including EIGRP , BGP , ISIS , STP , LACP , and VTP .
Deploy and maintain MPLS networks and Software-Defined Networking (SD-WAN) solutions.
Collaborate with technical teams to develop and present network design documents and implementation plans.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across projects.
Automate network operations and provisioning using modern scripting and automation tools.
Ensure designs meet performance, security, and scalability requirements in hybrid environments (on-prem and cloud).