Senior Network Engineer

Akumen, Inc. • Washington, DC

7h • $130,000 - $160,000

About The Position

Akumen is seeking a skilled and motivated Network Engineer to design, implement, secure, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure supporting business and customer operations. The Network Engineer will be responsible for network architecture, routing and switching, firewall administration, performance optimization, troubleshooting, and ongoing modernization efforts. The ideal candidate has experience supporting complex LAN/WAN environments, cloud networking technologies, and security-focused network operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise networks.
• Experience with Cisco, Juniper, Aruba, Palo Alto, Fortinet, or similar networking platforms.
• Strong understanding of TCP/IP
• Strong understanding of OSPF, BGP, and EIGRP
• Strong understanding of VLANs and network segmentation
• Strong understanding of DNS and DHCP
• Strong understanding of VPN technologies
• Strong understanding of Network security principles
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting routers, switches, and firewalls.
• Knowledge of network monitoring and analysis tools.
• Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Active Secret clearance or higher clearance required.

Nice To Haves

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
• CompTIA Network+
• CompTIA Security+
• Palo Alto, Fortinet, or Juniper certifications
• Experience supporting cloud networking in Azure or AWS.
• Experience supporting federal government or DoD environments.
• Familiarity with NIST, DISA STIGs, RMF, or CMMC requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure LAN, WAN, WLAN, and VPN network infrastructures.
• Install, configure, and support routers, switches, firewalls, load balancers, and other network appliances.
• Monitor network performance, availability, and capacity to ensure optimal operations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network outages, latency issues, and connectivity problems.
• Configure and maintain DNS, DHCP, VLANs, routing protocols, and network security controls.
• Implement and maintain firewall rules, access controls, and network segmentation.
• Plan and execute network upgrades, migrations, and technology refresh initiatives.
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, technical documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Support cloud networking environments, including Azure and AWS connectivity solutions.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with organizational security requirements.
• Perform vulnerability remediation and support audit and compliance activities.
• Participate in on-call support and incident response activities as required.
• Provide technical recommendations regarding infrastructure improvements and emerging technologies.
• Report network health, project status, and operational metrics to leadership and stakeholders.

Benefits

• The salary range listed for this position reflects Akumen, Inc.'s current estimate of the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on a variety of factors, including a candidate's experience, education, certifications, technical skills, security clearance status, geographic location, and alignment with contract, labor category, and customer requirements. Compensation decisions may also be influenced by contract award status and available funding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior