Senior Network Engineer - TS/SCI w CI Poly

Modern Government Solutions • McLean, VA

7d • $160,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Modern Government Solutions (MGS) is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to drive the performance, stability, and scalability of next-generation data center networks supporting artificial intelligence workloads. The role involves working with enterprise-leading equipment and emerging technologies to design and implement robust, efficient network infrastructure. The engineer will work with software and platform engineers and internal and external partners to design, deploy, and maintain network infrastructure, with ongoing training and professional development.

Requirements

• Active DoD TS/SCI with CI Polygraph security clearance.
• Current Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level II certification to satisfy DoD 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) requirements.
• Proven experience designing, configuring, managing, and troubleshooting complex BGP, VXLAN, and Layer 2 and Layer 3 data center architectures and topologies.
• Experience with Spine-Leaf data center fabric architecture, design, and implementation, and redundancy protocols such as MCLAG or LACP.
• Ability and willingness to build expertise in troubleshooting, designing, and monitoring RoCEv2 for ultra-high-speed data transfers.
• Strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, problem-solving, and attention to detail, with a commitment to quality work.
• Commitment to staying current on networking trends, best practices, and technology advancements.
• Ability to travel up to 20%, domestically and internationally.
• Applicants selected will be United States citizens and may be subject to a government security investigation for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Linux-based Network Operating Systems (NOS).
• Experience with network system implementations, including installing and testing system backplane interconnects.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain complex Layer 2 and Layer 3 data center architectures using BGP, ECMP, VXLAN, MCLAG, Spine-Leaf topologies, RoCEv2, and related technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into effective network solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior team members in their professional growth.
• Document network infrastructure designs and configurations for knowledge sharing.
• Travel to customer sites or data centers for on-site installations, maintenance, and troubleshooting, as needed.

Benefits

• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Long-term career opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed