Benefits:

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Location: Herndon, VA (On-site) Company: Emergent Technologies Inc. POS- 053

Emergent Technologies Inc. is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer to join a mission-focused program supporting a key government customer. This position is ideal for a self-driven, detail-oriented professional with deep knowledge in enterprise network design, implementation, automation, and cloud integration.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement complex network architectures across enterprise and cloud environments.

Configure and manage routing and switching protocols including EIGRP, BGP, ISIS, STP, LACP, and VTP.

Deploy and maintain MPLS networks and Software-Defined Networking (SD-WAN) solutions.

Collaborate with technical teams to develop and present network design documents and implementation plans.

Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance across projects.

Automate network operations and provisioning using modern scripting and automation tools.

Ensure designs meet performance, security, and scalability requirements in hybrid environments (on-prem and cloud).

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferred)

Minimum of 11 years of relevant professional experience in network engineering

Deep understanding of:

Network architecture, routing, and switching technologies

Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

Network automation practices

Software-defined networking (SD-WAN)

Ability to independently learn and implement emerging technologies

Strong written and verbal communication skills for documentation and design briefings

Experience creating and delivering technical documentation, including network designs and implementation plans

Preferred Qualifications

Proven track record in large-scale network design and optimization

Experience supporting enterprise-grade environments or government infrastructure

Comfortable resolving complex network issues under pressure

Certifications (CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent) a plus

Demonstrated ability to continuously learn and apply new technologies

Why Join Us?

Contribute to mission-critical national security programs

Collaborate with a high-performing, technically elite team

Work on modern infrastructure with advanced automation and cloud integration

Veteran-owned company with strong values and a people-first culture