Expert Network Engineer
Company: Emergent Technologies Inc
Location: Herndon
Posted on: February 21, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Benefits: 401(k) Competitive
salary Dental insurance Health insurance Opportunity for
advancement Training & development Location: Herndon, VA (On-Site)
Company: Emergent Technologies Inc. POS - 225 Emergent Technologies
Inc. is seeking an experienced Expert Network Engineer to join our
mission-focused team supporting a key government program. The ideal
candidate will have deep expertise in network architecture, routing
and switching technologies, and cloud and software-defined
networking solutions. This position offers the opportunity to work
on complex, large-scale environments while mentoring junior
engineers and contributing to the design of cutting-edge network
infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and manage
secure and scalable enterprise and cloud-based network
infrastructures Configure and troubleshoot advanced routing and
switching protocols (EIGRP, BGP, ISIS, STP, LACP, VTP) Deploy and
support MPLS and SD-WAN solutions in production environments
Leverage automation tools and scripts to optimize and maintain
network efficiency Collaborate with cross-functional teams to
produce detailed network designs, implementation plans, and
technical documentation Provide Tier 3/4 technical support and
mentorship to junior engineers Present and defend technical designs
to architecture and security review boards Continuously research
and adopt new networking technologies to maintain modern and
efficient systems Required Education & Experience Bachelors or
Masters degree in a technical field (preferred) Minimum of 11 years
of relevant network engineering experience Strong expertise in:
Network architecture and design Routing and switching technologies
Cloud networking (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) Network automation
tools and techniques Software-defined networking (e.g., SD-WAN)
Ability to produce and maintain technical documentation Independent
learner with a demonstrated ability to quickly master new
technologies Preferred Qualifications Experience leading or
managing large-scale network environments Prior work in federal or
enterprise-scale environments Demonstrated success in resolving
complex network issues and improving performance Professional
certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, or equivalent Strong willingness
and ability to stay up to date with emerging technologies
Keywords: Emergent Technologies Inc, Rockville , Expert Network Engineer, IT / Software / Systems , Herndon, Maryland
