Network Engineer (SME)

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

Senior Network Engineer / Network SME
POS-200
Location: On-Site | Herndon, VA
Company: Emergent Technologies Inc.

Emergent Technologies Inc., a veteran-owned IT and engineering solutions provider based in Herndon, VA, is seeking an experienced Senior Network Engineer or Network Subject Matter Expert (SME) to lead enterprise-scale networking initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical knowledge, hands-on experience, and leadership in designing, securing, and maintaining complex network infrastructures.

This is a full-time, on-site role supporting high-impact government and commercial programs.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 16 years of relevant experience, or

• Master’s degree with a minimum of 14 years of relevant experience

Technical Skills & Competencies

Candidates must demonstrate expert-level capabilities in the following areas:

• Deep understanding of core networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.)

• Design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise network architectures
  
  
• Strong knowledge of network security , including:
  • Firewalls

  • VPNs

  • Access Control Lists (ACLs)

• Experience with cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)

• Familiarity with network virtualization and software-defined networking (SDN)
  
  
• Practical knowledge of routing and switching technologies , including:
  • Routing protocols: EIGRP, BGP, etc.

  • Switching protocols: STP, LACP, VTP, etc.

Professional Experience

• Adept in network engineering , focusing on design, deployment, and operational support of complex environments

• Experience in large-scale network implementations , including performance tuning and scalability

• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues in real-time

• Skilled in creating and maintaining technical documentation , including architecture diagrams, implementation plans, and technical notes

• Ability to mentor junior engineers and serve as a trusted technical advisor across teams

• Experience working with and briefing technical review boards and leadership

Subject Matter Expertise

• Deep expertise in one or more of the following:
  • Routing and switching infrastructure
    
    
  • Network security (firewalls, IDS/IPS, segmentation)

  • Cloud networking (multi-cloud/hybrid environments)

  • Software-defined networking (SDN/SD-WAN)
    
    
  • Network protocols and their real-world applications

Preferred Certifications

• CompTIA Network+ or equivalent foundational certification

• Advanced certifications highly desired, including:
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
    
    
  • Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
    
    
  • Juniper Networks Certified Internet Associate (JNCIA)
    
    
  • Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professional (JNCIP)
    
    
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional)

Why Join Emergent Technologies Inc.?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization serving critical government and enterprise needs

• Work in a technically advanced, collaborative on-site environment
  
  
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a strong focus on professional development

• Opportunity to lead and shape high-impact network infrastructure initiatives
  
  

If you're a senior-level network expert seeking a leadership role in a dynamic, on-site setting — and want to make a lasting impact — we invite you to apply and grow your career with Emergent Technologies Inc.