Enterprise Network Engineer – Arlington, VA (Onsite)

Enterprise Network Engineer – Arlington, VA (Onsite)

Posted: June 20, 2025 Job Type: Contract Industry: Computer and Mathematical

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Enterprise Network Engineer to join their team. As an Enterprise Network Engineer, you’ll be an integral part of a Professional Services department, providing crucial support to various agencies within the U.S. Public Sector. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a proactive approach to problem-solving, ensuring successful alignment within the organization’s commitment to operational excellence and public service.

Location:

• Location: Arlington, Virginia (This is an Onsite role.)

What’s the Job?

As an Enterprise Network Engineer, you will be at the forefront of designing, optimizing, and delivering critical network solutions for public sector agencies. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead Delivery Engagements: Taking the lead on critical delivery engagements, ensuring operational excellence in service delivery execution for complex networking projects.
• Requirements Assessment & Solution Development: Collaborating directly with customers to thoroughly assess their unique requirements and subsequently developing optimized, robust networking solutions tailored to their needs.
• Technical Expertise & Problem Resolution: Providing deep technical expertise and expert guidance to effectively resolve complex customer problems, ensuring network stability and performance.
• Continuous Skill Development: Continuously learning and strengthening your technical skills in relevant networking domains and adjacent technologies, staying ahead of industry advancements.
• Network Architecture & Design: Contributing to the design of secure and scalable network architectures for enterprise and data center environments.
• Implementation & Configuration: Implementing and configuring Cisco network devices, focusing on both hardware and software features.
• Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and resolving complex network connectivity issues and performance bottlenecks.

What’s Needed?

We’re looking for a highly experienced and technically proficient Enterprise Network Engineer with:

• Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or an equivalent field, combined with 8-10 years of relevant experience in Enterprise Networking.
• Core Networking Understanding: A deep understanding of key technologies and protocols fundamental to Enterprise Networking and modern data center environments.
• Cisco Expertise: Proven technical expertise in Cisco software features and functionality. This includes strong skills in Routing/Switching (R/S) with specific expertise in Nexus 7k, Nexus 9k, and Catalyst 9k series switches.
• Communication & Presentation Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong interpersonal abilities, and compelling presentation skills.
• Preferred Certifications: Industry certifications such as CCIE R/S (Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert Routing and Switching) or CCIE Data Center are highly preferred.
• Additional Valuable Skills (Plus): Experience with VXLAN, Network Security (e.g., firewalls, access control), Core network technologies, Nexus platform, and Wireless networking is a significant plus.

What’s in it for Me?

This role offers compelling opportunities for professional growth and impact within the public sector:

• Impactful Public Service Projects: The unique opportunity to work on impactful projects that directly support mission-critical public service goals, making a tangible difference.
• Hands-on Experience: Gain extensive hands-on experience and broad exposure to various network infrastructures across diverse agency environments.
• Collaborative Environment: Collaborate with a diverse team of skilled professionals dedicated to innovation and excellence in networking.
• Inclusive Culture: Contribute to a company culture that values diversity of thought and actively encourages personal expression and unique perspectives.
• Growth Mindset Company: Be part of an organization that actively embraces digital transformation and fosters a strong growth mindset among its employees.

Benefits & Additives:

Upon completion of a waiting period, consultants are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click “apply now,” and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!