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Posted 2w agoSpringfield, VA

Sr Network Engineer

SeniorOn-site (Springfield)~€6,700 – €8,750 / moEst.
Required Skills
OSPFBGPData Center NetworkingTCP/UDPNetwork SecurityLAN/WAN
Job Description
About INflow Federal - founded in 2013, INflow Federal is a mission-driven small business delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of War (DoW) and Joint Force operations across 20+ states. Our strength comes from our people - especially the Veterans who make up over 50% of our workforce. Through our Veteran Outreach Program and employee-first culture, we invest deeply in professional growth, well-being, and innovation. Known for our agility, transparency, and integrity, INflow combines real-world experience with emerging technologies like AI/ML to help our customers lead in a rapidly evolving defense landscape. We empower both our employees and mission partners to stay ahead - driving smarter, faster, and more secure outcomes.

Job Overview:


As a Network Engineer, you'll be at the heart of our mission to keep our customer's Data Center network, application delivery, and network security environments operating at peak performance. As a Tier III SME within the incident management process, you'll work independently with project stakeholders, system owners, project managers, and technical staff to deploy and enhance IT capabilities – driving our commitment to network modernization and operational resilience.

Here, your work is more than a job – it's a journey in innovation. With opportunities to work on high-impact projects, access to the latest technologies, and a culture that thrives on creativity and collaboration, INflow Federal is where your expertise can truly make a difference.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Support the customer's Data Center network, application delivery, and network security environments, including operations and maintenance (O&M), system integration/deployment, and solution development/design
  • Coordinate with project staff for solution development and deployment while managing project aspects within the applicable technical area of responsibility
  • Collaborate with system engineers across teams and disciplines to ensure deployments meet established technical goals and timelines
  • Evaluate new network technologies and make recommendations to stakeholders regarding integration into the existing network
  • Develop and implement methodologies for analysis, testing, and support of LAN and WAN networks
  • Diagnose hardware and software problems and replace defective components
  • Support operations and maintenance activities and administer networks, including hardware, systems software, applications software, and all configurations
  • Ensure systems are integrated with the existing performance and availability management framework
  • Schedule and coordinate systems changes within the established change management framework
  • Evaluate new system hardware and software to ensure optimal integration with existing hardware and compliance with customer standards
  • Prepare technical proposals for presentation to engineering review boards for adding new technologies to the network
  • Perform a full range of upgrades in accordance with the existing network architecture
  • Review user requests for network upgrades or additions, assess impact on network performance, and advise on the most practical technical approach to meeting user requirements
  • Perform long-term O&M activities, including Tier 3 troubleshooting and problem resolution
  • Interface with external Tier 4 support staff and vendor support as required for problem resolution
  • Utilize complex network analysis tools to identify and correct network problems while maintaining logs and records of reported issues
  • Prepare troubleshooting procedures for restoring the network to optimal performance levels
  • Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for use by technical support staff
  • Provide fault management for the network and support performance management functions
  • Required Qualifications

  • Senior-level understanding and experience with dynamic routing protocols, including OSPF and BGP
  • Senior-level understanding of data center technologies
  • Understanding and experience analyzing TCP/UDP application flow using external network analyzers along with built-in network switch/router diagnostic tools
  • Familiarity with DoD STIGs and SD-WAN
  • Experience with MS Visio and documenting network architectures and application flows
  • Strong oral and written communication skills; effective at communicating technical ideas through presentations, documentation, and meetings
  • Ability to learn and evaluate new technologies
  • Initiative, time management, and attention to detail – the candidate will manage their own projects from start to finish
  • Preferred Skills

  • Familiarity with EVPN, VXLAN, Cisco vPC, ACI, F5 load balancing, and RSTP
  • Experience with Cisco, F5, Juniper, and Palo Alto hardware and operating systems
  • Required Experience

  • 10 years of experience preferred, with several years focused specifically on data center networking and technologies
  • Bachelors Degree in a related field or 4 years of additional experience
  • Professional Cisco or Juniper certifications (at a minimum CCNP, F5-CTS, or JNCIP)
  • Clearance Requirements

  • Active DoD TS/SCI
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