Corporate Enterprise Network (WAN): Network Engineer - Senior

About the role

AGE Solutions is a premier technology and professional services company, providing in-depth consulting, advanced technology solutions, and essential services throughout the U.S. government, defense, and intelligence sectors. Prioritizing innovation and client-focused solutions, we assist major agencies in addressing intricate issues and ensuring a more secure future. The Corporate Enterprise Network (WAN): Network Engineer – Senior provides senior-level network engineering, implementation, modernization, and sustainment support for a DoD customer's global classified and unclassified WAN infrastructure. Responsible for ensuring secure, reliable connectivity between DoD facilities, networks, cloud environments, and mission-critical enterprise services.

Responsibilities

• Design, configure, install, test, and maintain enterprise WAN routers, switches, firewalls, and associated infrastructure.
• Support WAN connectivity across classified and unclassified networks as well as connectivity with DISN, NIPRNet, SIPRNet, and other DoD networks.
• Configure and troubleshoot advanced routing and switching technologies, including BGP, OSPF, MPLS, multicast, QoS, and IPv4/IPv6.
• Engineer and maintain Cisco networking platforms and Check Point firewall technologies.
• Implement network technology refreshes, equipment replacements, and infrastructure modernization.
• Perform Tier III/IV troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and restoration of network services.
• Provide 24x7x365 on-call engineering support as required.
• Conduct site surveys, infrastructure assessments, installation planning, and implementation activities.
• Support DISA circuit provisioning, testing, activation, and troubleshooting.
• Develop Engineering Change Requests, implementation plans, test plans, rollback procedures, and network diagrams.
• Apply DISA STIGs, agency configuration standards, and cybersecurity requirements to network devices.
• Evaluate network capacity, utilization, performance, and potential reliability improvements.
• Support enterprise cloud connectivity, application delivery, and secure network integration.
• Conduct laboratory testing, technology evaluations, and interoperability validation.
• Provide technical support to Government and contractor WAN Management, NOC personnel, and other engineering teams.
• Travel to CONUS or OCONUS locations for network installation or troubleshooting as required.

Requirements

Experience

• Five years of progressive IT experience, including at least two projects involving Network and Telecommunications Services and Network Management.
• At least one qualifying project must have occurred within the previous three years.

Education

• High School Diploma.

Citizenship and Clearance

• US Citizenship is required.
• DoD Top Secret clearance or Secret clearance with favorably adjudicated Tier 5/SSBI investigation.

Certification

• DoD 8570/8140: IAT Level III baseline certification.
• Cisco Certified Network Professional – Enterprise (CCNP-E).

Location and Travel

• Candidates must be able to work daily from customer and/or contractor facilities as needed and be within commuting distance of one of the following locations: Fort Belvoir, VA; Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH; New Cumberland, PA; Ogden, UT; Philadelphia, PA; Richmond, VA; Anniston, AL; San Diego, CA; Fort Bragg, NC; Robins AFB, GA; Tobyhanna, PA.
• Travel of up to approximately 40% may be required, both CONUS and OCONUS for network installation or troubleshooting as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA) or higher certification. If not attained prior to hire, must be attained after hire.
• AWS Cloud Practitioner
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
• CompTIA Cloud+

Work Environment

• Must be able to work from a computer for extended periods.
• Must be able to work from office, comm closet, warehouse, and other environments associated with network deployment and sustainment.

Pay

The projected salary range for this position is $110,000+ annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including years of relevant experience, active security clearance level, certifications, technical skillset, contract requirements, and overall qualifications.

Benefits

• 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.
• Performance Bonuses: Awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.
• 401(k) with Match: 3% match with immediate vesting.
• Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
• Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options.
• Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents.
• Military Differential Pay: Bridges the gap for employees on active duty.
• Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.
• Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, the CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees.