Service Provider Network Engineer

Emergent Technologies•Reston, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Emergent Technologies Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Network Engineer to support a large-scale government infrastructure program. This role focuses on Service Provider transport network engineering, including advanced design and integration of MPLS, BGP, and multi-vendor platforms. If you're looking to work on mission-critical systems and provide technical leadership in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

Requirements

Minimum 11 years of relevant experience in network engineering
Advanced understanding and hands-on experience with: MPLS/BGP transport networks
Routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, ISIS
Core and edge Service Provider technologies
Modern Service Provider architectures and interconnectivity
Ability to lead projects independently and support cross-domain integration
Strong documentation and communication skills
Must be a self-starter capable of mentoring and leading a technical team

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in Service Provider environments or with Intelligence Community networks
Familiarity with hybrid cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle)
Hands-on knowledge of network automation tools (Cisco NSO, Ansible, Python)
Experience with test automation and Continuous Integration workflows
Deep understanding of systems engineering and modern network design principles

Responsibilities

Design and implement Service Provider transport networks supporting a large enterprise infrastructure
Lead network architecture design efforts for MPLS and BGP-based solutions
Serve as a technical SME, guiding junior engineers and coordinating with cross-functional teams
Translate customer requirements into scalable enterprise and Service Provider network solutions
Design and negotiate IP peering agreements and ensure interoperability between different Service Providers
Perform Tier 4-level support, including complex upgrades and routine maintenance
Configure and manage routers and switches running IOS-XE, IOS-XR, and JUNOS
Work across multi-vendor environments, primarily Cisco and Juniper