Senior Network Engineer
Xpect
Quantico, VA · Posted August 26, 2026
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About the job
Company Overview
XPECT Solutions, LLC has built a strong reputation by supporting our clients in meeting their strategic goals and mission objectives. We provide high quality resources for a wide range of IT and security solutions at best-value pricing. Our success is built on a solid foundation of well-vetted, highly technical personnel, a disciplined project management approach, and an overarching commitment to customer service. We develop, test, deploy, and support exceptional solutions that enhance system functionality, while maximizing reliability and availability, and ensure the tightest security.
Job Overview
We are searching for a Senior Network Engineer on an effort supporting our Federal Government Client in Quantico, VA. The ideal candidate will provide technical engineering support for our large federal government agency’s highly complex network infrastructure environment to include multiple enclaves comprising various classification levels.
Network engineering support includes all engineering activities required to support the standard information technology lifecycle. The ideal candidate will provide design and engineering activities in support of new network solutions for a multi-enclave enterprise network environment which encompasses various technology. In addition, the candidate will provide network support on an as needed basis to resolve networking issues that have not been resolved by the first three support tiers.
Core Responsibilities
Gather user network requirements utilizing multiple methodologies to provide necessary technical documentation, system requirements documents, systems security requirements documents, and system test plan.
Install, maintain and evaluate network systems and communications systems.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues involving various protocols, topologies, networking hardware, etc.
Conduct network architecture design, feasibility and cost studies.
Utilize extensive knowledge of internetworking, computer systems, routers, switches, firewalls, and peripherals to enhance understanding of current network designs and to collaborate with other team members to develop new network designs.
Apply technical and business experience and understanding to improve processes and procedures for deploying and maintaining network infrastructure.
Work independently and collectively to help improve network solutions and contribute to network service improvements.
Collaborate and share knowledge with other team members.
Requirements
Active Top Secret Clearance, with the ability to obtain SCI
A CI polygraph will be required after start
Minimum of six (6) years of experience designing, developing, and implementing network solutions
Demonstrated experience in troubleshooting complex Local Area Networking (LAN) issues and resolving Wide Area Networking (WAN) problems and supporting of cost-effective, high-performance IP and LAN/WAN solutions.
Extensive experience with Cisco routing platforms, such as Aggregation Services Routers (ASRs)
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of routing protocols and technologies including BGP, EIGRP, DMVPN, GRE
Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of Layer 2 technologies including STP, MST, VLANS
Experience providing Tier 3 support and issue resolution
Experience with network design and traffic engineering
Experience providing senior-level engineering support
Large enterprise environment experience
Excellent communication skills
Preferred Additional Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Experience with Cisco Catalyst Center (DNAC) and SD-WAN operations
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) or higher
Experience with SDWAN implementation and operations
Experience in network engineering within the federal intelligence community
Ability to adhere to a disciplined troubleshooting methodology, and ensure task/mission completion, along with creating and maintaining necessary information
Highly self-motivated and directed, with attention to detail
Benefits
Xpect Solutions, LLC is a one-of-a-kind employer with a talented team that is cleared at various levels and is certified in dozens of industry-recognized certifications. Our talented staff are the key to our success. They bring the knowledge, experience and technical skills to deliver the best solutions to our customers.
We support our team by providing open communication, win-win partnerships with clients and vendors, a team-oriented culture that supports employee focus on professional development and growth for a long-lasting and happy career.
We offer a benefits package that is designed to keep our most important assets – our employees – healthy, happy, energized and moving forward. Our philosophy is simple – empower our employees with the benefits, resources and the financial incentives they need to be successful.
Benefits and Perks:
A Company Sponsored Medical, Dental, and Vision plan
Retirement Savings Plan
Life Insurance
AD&D Insurance
Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
3 weeks of annual PTO
11 days of Holiday PTO
Performance Awards
Referral Bonuses (of up to $5,000)
Education Reimbursement/Training (of up to $2,500/year)
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