{"id":2577843,"url":"https://alion.io/job/jcs-solutions-senior-network-engineer-routing-switching-jcs-solutions-llc","title":"Senior Network Engineer – Routing & Switching - JCS Solutions LLC","company":{"id":3854787,"name":"JCS Solutions","domain":"jcssolutions.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/jcs-solutions","size_band":"51-200","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"JazzHR","truth_index":null},"role":"Networking","role_family":"Networking","seniority":"senior","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Fort Meade, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":106000,"max":152000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":152000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":8,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Ansible","optional":false},{"name":"BGP","optional":false},{"name":"Configuration Management","optional":false},{"name":"Confluence","optional":false},{"name":"Discord","optional":false},{"name":"Jira","optional":false},{"name":"MPLS","optional":false},{"name":"OSPF","optional":false},{"name":"Python","optional":false},{"name":"Slack","optional":false},{"name":"TCP/IP","optional":false},{"name":"VLAN","optional":false},{"name":"VPN","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-15T00:45:05Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-15","last_verified_at":"2026-10-30T20:30:49Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":15,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":15},"description":"Grow, innovate, and generate progress: Harness your expertise to solve challenges and celebrate success!\nJob Summary\nJCS Solutions is seeking aSenior Network Engineer specializing in Routing and Switching to engineer, implement, and sustain enterprise network infrastructure across a large, geographically distributed Department of Defense environment. This role provides hands-on ownership of complex routing and switching initiatives, supporting network modernization, operational excellence, and enterprise connectivity.\nThe successful candidate will design, implement, troubleshoot, and optimize enterprise routing and switching environments while serving as a senior escalation point for complex network issues. The engineer will support infrastructure modernization efforts, network lifecycle management, performance optimization, and operational sustainment across mission-critical environments.\nThis position requires a highly technical engineer who is equally comfortable designing network solutions, executing production changes, troubleshooting complex issues, and developing the implementation plans and documentation necessary to maintain enterprise stability and security.\nLocation: Ft. Meade, MD\nClearance: Secret\nSalary: $106,000.00 - $152,000.00\nCertification: Active DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification.\nWhat’s in it for you:\nJoin a premier technology firm specializing in innovative solutions. \nBe part of a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative work culture. \nEnjoy tremendous growth potential in a high-performing team environment. \nA robust benefits package: Health, dental, and vision insurance \nLife insurance \nShort-and-long term disability \nPaid time off (PTO) \n401k retirement plan with employer match \nAnnual Professional Development Reimbursement Program \nAnd more! \n\nWhat you will do:\nRouting and Switching Engineering\nEngineer, configure, and implement enterprise routing and switching infrastructure, including core, distribution, access, and WAN edge environments.\nDesign and implement routing policies utilizing BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and static routing.\nConfigure route redistribution, filtering, summarization, path selection, and convergence optimization.\nEngineer Layer 2 network infrastructure including VLAN architecture, spanning-tree design, link aggregation, trunking, and loop prevention.\nImplement and maintain VRFs, MPLS/VPN services, tunneling, multicast, Quality of Service (QoS), and high-availability architectures.\nPerform hardware installation, configuration, software upgrades, patching, and lifecycle replacement activities.\nBaseline and optimize network performance metrics including latency, throughput, utilization, convergence, and error rates.\nEvaluate and recommend technologies that improve network capabilities and operational efficiency.\nImplementation and Operations SupportDevelop implementation plans, testing procedures, rollback plans, and change documentation.\nExecute production changes during approved maintenance windows.\nProvide senior-level troubleshooting and escalation support for complex routing, switching, transport, and connectivity issues.\nPerform packet capture and protocol analysis to identify and resolve infrastructure issues.\nSupport capacity planning, configuration management, and network standardization initiatives.\nValidate device compliance against approved baselines and hardening requirements.\nCoordinate with architecture, cybersecurity, operations, and project teams to successfully implement network changes.\nDocumentationDevelop and maintain logical and physical network diagrams.\nCreate routing standards, policy documentation, and addressing plans.\nMaintain device configuration standards and configuration baselines.\nDevelop implementation procedures, rollback plans, and validation documentation.\nCreate troubleshooting guides, operational procedures, and standard operating procedures.\nProduce as-built documentation and operational handoff packages.\nWhat you will bring:\nBachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master's degree and 6+ years of relevant experience.\nSpecific experience, education, and training may be considered in lieu of a degree.\nActive DoD Secret security clearance.\nCurrent DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification or higher.\nSignificant hands-on experience engineering, implementing, and troubleshooting enterprise routing and switching infrastructure at scale.\nStrong working knowledge of:TCP/IP\nSubnetting\nBGP\nOSPF\nEIGRP\nVLANs\nSpanning Tree\nLink Aggregation\nVRFs\nMulticast\nQoS\nNAT\nHigh-availability architectures\n\nExperience with network hardware installation, configuration, software upgrades, patching, and lifecycle replacement activities.\nExperience developing implementation plans, test procedures, rollback plans, and executing changes in production environments.\nDemonstrated packet capture and protocol analysis troubleshooting skills.\nHands-on experience with one or more of the following:Cisco\nAruba\nPalo Alto\nDell\nInfoblox\nBrocade\n\nExperience documenting network designs and procedures using Visio, PowerPoint, or similar platforms.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\n How you will wow us:Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise or equivalent certification.\nExperience with enterprise network modernization, migration, or large-scale transformation initiatives.\nExperience with software-defined networking technologies.\nExperience supporting SD-WAN, SD-Access, Cisco Catalyst Center (DNA Center), or similar controller-based networking solutions.\nExperience with network segmentation, network access control, and identity-based networking architectures.\nExperience integrating enterprise networking with cloud infrastructure, including hybrid connectivity and secure cloud routing.\nExperience with network automation and scripting using Python, Ansible, or infrastructure-as-code approaches.\nExperience applying DISA STIGs, vulnerability remediation, and configuration hardening standards to network devices.\nExperience using Jira, Confluence, or similar project management and knowledge-sharing tools.\nPreferred CertificationsCisco CCNP Enterprise\nEquivalent advanced routing and switching certification\n\nJCS Solutions (JCS) is a premier technology firm providing innovative solutions and high-quality services in defense, national security, and civilian sectors. JCS offers enterprise-wide solutions including cloud computing, software development, cybersecurity, digital modernization, and management consulting for the federal government. At JCS, we elevate our customers’ mission through the application of technology and professional services. Our commitment to investing in our workforce drives innovation and progress for our clients, employees, and communities.JCS is both a Great Place to Work and a Top Places to Work certified company.\nOur employees embody our core values, and we are looking for others who do too!\nCustomer Experience: Strive for excellence and delight our clients \nInnovation: Embrace creative thinking to enable continual growth and powerful solutions \nAccountability: Take ownership of and pride in our actions and service delivery \nInspire: Be inspired to be your best self and have fun in the process \nIntegrity: Do the right thing, the right way, every time! \nStewardship: The careful and responsible management of something entrusted to our care. \nAt JCS Solutions, compensation is based on a number of factors such as location, qualifications, and applicable contract terms. The general salary range for this position is as follows: $106,000.00 - $152,000.00\nCommitment to Non-Discrimination\nAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.\nNOTICE: Please be aware that all JCS Solutions communications related to job interviews and offers from our recruiting team will only come from @JCSSolutions.com. 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