Service Provider Network Engineer

Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Location: Herndon, VA (On-site) Company: Emergent Technologies Inc. POS - 5037

Emergent Technologies Inc. is seeking a highly experienced Network Engineer to support a large-scale government infrastructure program. This role focuses on Service Provider transport network engineering, including advanced design and integration of MPLS, BGP, and multi-vendor platforms. If you're looking to work on mission-critical systems and provide technical leadership in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement Service Provider transport networks supporting a large enterprise infrastructure

Lead network architecture design efforts for MPLS and BGP-based solutions

Serve as a technical SME, guiding junior engineers and coordinating with cross-functional teams

Translate customer requirements into scalable enterprise and Service Provider network solutions

Design and negotiate IP peering agreements and ensure interoperability between different Service Providers

Perform Tier 4-level support, including complex upgrades and routine maintenance

Configure and manage routers and switches running IOS-XE, IOS-XR, and JUNOS

Work across multi-vendor environments, primarily Cisco and Juniper

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a technical field (preferred)

Minimum 11 years of relevant experience in network engineering

Advanced understanding and hands-on experience with:

MPLS/BGP transport networks

Routing protocols: OSPF, BGP, EIGRP, ISIS

Core and edge Service Provider technologies

Modern Service Provider architectures and interconnectivity

Ability to lead projects independently and support cross-domain integration

Strong documentation and communication skills

Must be a self-starter capable of mentoring and leading a technical team

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in Service Provider environments or with Intelligence Community networks

Familiarity with hybrid cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google, Oracle)

Hands-on knowledge of network automation tools (Cisco NSO, Ansible, Python)

Experience with test automation and Continuous Integration workflows

Deep understanding of systems engineering and modern network design principles