Network Design Engineer

VTG•Washington, DC

About The Position

VTG is seeking a Network Design Engineer to support U.S. Army network infrastructure modernization. This individual serves as a critical bridge between the site survey and implementation teams by transforming field-collected survey data into engineering designs, technical documentation, contract deliverables, and installation packages. The successful candidate will analyze site survey findings, develop "as-is" and "to-be" network architectures, create implementation documentation, and produce engineering artifacts required to support Army network modernization efforts. This role is responsible for converting customer requirements and field observations into executable technical designs that can be deployed by implementation teams. The position will work closely with site survey personnel, network engineers, implementation teams, cybersecurity specialists, and government stakeholders to ensure modernization activities are accurately engineered, documented, and delivered.

Requirements

5+ years of experience designing, engineering, or deploying enterprise network infrastructure.
Experience developing network architecture and engineering documentation.
Strong understanding of Routing and Switching
Strong understanding of TCP/IP Networking
Strong understanding of VLAN Design
Strong understanding of Network Segmentation
Strong understanding of Enterprise LAN/WAN Technologies
Strong understanding of Voice, Data, and Wireless Infrastructure
Experience developing Network Diagrams
Experience developing Engineering Installation Plans
Experience developing Design Packages
Experience developing Technical Documentation
Experience developing Bills of Material
Experience converting field survey data into engineering solutions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Visio and Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
Ability to interpret customer requirements and translate them into executable engineering designs.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain a Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

CCNA Certification
CCNP Certification
Active Secret Clearance
Experience supporting Army, DoD, or federal telecommunications modernization programs.
Experience developing implementation and migration plans.
Experience supporting network refresh or infrastructure modernization projects.
Knowledge of structured cabling and telecommunications infrastructure.
Familiarity with Cisco routing, switching, wireless, and security technologies.
Experience supporting engineering review boards and customer design reviews.
Experience developing Engineering Installation Plans (EIPs)
Experience developing Test Plans
Experience developing Implementation Plans
Experience developing Network Migration Plans
Experience developing Site Acceptance Documentation
Experience developing Configuration Baselines
Experience with AutoCAD, Bluebeam, or other technical drawing tools.
Familiarity with STIGs, cybersecurity documentation, and Authority to Operate (ATO) processes.
Prior Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM), PEO EIS, or installation modernization experience.

Responsibilities

Review and analyze site survey reports, field notes, photographs, inventory data, and existing network documentation.
Develop site-specific network modernization designs and engineering solutions.
Produce logical and physical network diagrams.
Develop engineering installation plans (EIPs) and implementation packages.
Create "as-is" and "to-be" network architecture documentation.
Develop rack elevations, equipment layouts, cable plans, and connectivity diagrams.
Support development of implementation, migration, transition, and cutover plans.
Generate contract deliverables required to support design reviews and customer approvals.
Prepare bill of materials (BOMs) and equipment recommendations.
Validate designs against Army standards, security requirements, and program guidance.
Coordinate with site survey teams to resolve data gaps and technical questions.
Participate in Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), and engineering working groups.
Support technical reviews of implementation packages prior to field deployment.