Description
Network Engineer
Washington, DC Metro Area Preferred | Hybrid | 20-30% Travel
Our client, a growing engineering-led consulting organization, is seeking a Network Engineer to support enterprise infrastructure projects.
This is a hands-on engineering role focused on the design, implementation, and support of complex network environments. You'll work directly with clients, lead technical delivery efforts, and help modernize critical infrastructure across large-scale enterprise and campus networks.
What You'll Be Doing
- Design, deploy, and support enterprise switching and routing environments
- Configure and troubleshoot Cisco Catalyst infrastructure across campus and distributed networks
- Implement OSPF, BGP, MPLS, and hybrid WAN solutions
- Deploy and support Network Access Control (NAC) solutions including Cisco ISE and Aruba ClearPass
- Integrate wired and wireless environments through segmentation, policy, and authentication frameworks
- Utilize Cisco Catalyst Center and Meraki for network management, visibility, and operations
- Perform advanced Layer 2 and Layer 3 troubleshooting across production environments
- Create design documentation, implementation plans, and as-built network diagrams
- Work directly with client stakeholders throughout project delivery
Required Experience
- 5+ years of enterprise network engineering experience
- Strong Cisco routing and switching background
- Hands-on experience with Cisco Catalyst platforms and IOS-XE
- Experience with OSPF and BGP in production environments
- Experience deploying or supporting Cisco ISE and/or Aruba ClearPass
- Advanced troubleshooting skills across Layer 2 and Layer 3 networking
- Experience producing technical documentation and implementation plans
- Active CCNA or CCNP Enterprise certification
Preferred Experience
- Cisco Meraki
- CCNP Enterprise or CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure
- CCNP Security
- Aruba, Ruckus, or multi-vendor networking environments
- Experience within a consulting, VAR, systems integrator, or professional services organization
- Exposure to Federal, Higher Education, or Public Sector environments
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Opportunity to work on large-scale network modernization initiatives
- Exposure to enterprise, campus, and public sector environments
- Direct client interaction and technical ownership
- Engineering-first culture with strong technical leadership
- Hybrid work environment with competitive compensation and benefits
Please APPLY NOW for a confidential conversation and more information!