Senior Network Engineer
Description:
Sr. Network Engineer – Ashburn, VA (Onsite)
Pay Rate: $80–84/hr on W2
Duration: 12+ Months (Extendable)
Location: Ashburn, VA (Onsite – Data Center)
Overview:
Hiring a Network Engineer for a 12+ month onsite contract in Ashburn, VA. Role involves deploying and managing large-scale network infrastructure in a data center environment. Must have 6+ years of experience with routing/switching protocols (BGP, MPLS, etc.), network design, and hands-on hardware work. Big Tech experience is a plus.
Day-to-Day Responsibilities:
Deploy and configure network infrastructure in data centers and Points of Presence (POPs)
Coordinate and execute deployment projects, then hand over to requestors
Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to maintain lab network operations
Perform maintenance tasks (upgrades, migrations, decommissions)
Document deployments, update asset databases, and maintain as-built configurations
Define best practices and contribute to scalable network solution designs
Support new hardware/software platform integration
Participate in a regional on-call rotation (24x7 support)
Qualifications:
6+ years of experience designing, deploying, and managing large-scale networks
Strong knowledge of routing/switching protocols: BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, RSVP-TE, VRRP
Familiarity with network protocols: TCP/UDP, DHCP, DNS, IPv4, IPv6
Skilled in structured cabling and fiber-optic infrastructure
Proven ability to manage multiple critical projects with minimal supervision
Experience in multi-vendor network environments
Strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication, and attention to detail
Must-Have Skills:
Experience with network design and deployment
Expertise in configuring and troubleshooting BGP, IS-IS, MPLS, RSVP-TE, VRRP
Excellent communication, a detail-oriented mindset, and a willingness to learn
Nice-to-Have:
Experience working in a Big Tech environment
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