Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.

Senior Network Engineer

Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.  •  Washington, DC (Hybrid)  •  5 hours ago
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Job Description

Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Engineer to support our team in Washington, D.C. This is onsite in DC and we are only considering candidates that currently live within a 50 mile radius of DC.

This role supports the stability, performance, and security of enterprise and data center network infrastructure. The position is responsible for managing Cisco-based networking environments including Cisco Catalyst and Nexus platforms, wireless networks, ISE, and IPS, while ensuring high availability, security compliance, and continuous operations.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain internal and external network infrastructure supporting critical business applications.
  • Support day-to-day network operations and ongoing initiatives, including routing and switching troubleshooting, maintenance activities, and operational support.
  • Develop and implement new network designs and improvements to enhance performance, resiliency, and scalability.
  • Plan and execute network upgrades in collaboration with internal teams.
  • Proactively monitor and analyze network health using enterprise monitoring and management platforms.
  • Participate in cloud migration and hybrid network initiatives.
  • Ensure network availability, security, and compliance with enterprise standards.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 8 years of experience supporting enterprise grade routers and switches in large data center environments.
  • Expert-level knowledge of BGP and OSPF, including traffic engineering, route optimization, and failover design.
  • Strong expertise in TCP/IP troubleshooting and packet analysis.
  • Hands-on experience configuring and supporting:
    • BGP, OSPF, and STP on Cisco NX-OS and IOS-XE platforms
    • Cisco Nexus (9K, 7K) and Catalyst switches and routers
  • Proven experience designing, planning, testing, implementing, and troubleshooting large-scale data center networks.
  • Experience with network management and monitoring tools, such as SolarWinds and Cisco Catalyst Center.
  • Experience with cloud networking and hybrid network architectures.

Candidates should be able to clearly articulate and provide examples of:

  • Designing and implementing BGP and/or OSPF routing architectures
  • Troubleshooting complex routing issues in production environments
  • Supporting or leading data center network deployments or migrations
  • Real-world scenarios involving failover, convergence, and traffic optimization

Additional benefits include:

  • Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Pre-Tax 401K and/or After-Tax Roth IRA (with employer matching contribution)
  • Tuition and Technical Training Reimbursement
  • Exercise Reimbursement
  • Computer Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program

About Us:

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2025.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law.

Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.

About Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.

Edgewater Federal Solutions was founded in 2002 with the mission of being the best IT consulting company possible for our government clients, our contracting partners and our employees. We give you the opportunity to achieve contracting compliance without sacrificing quality.

Our business has grown steadily, supporting several federal organizations across the U.S. Our success is based on deep institutional knowledge of such entities as the Department of Energy and our unparalleled team of experts in every aspect of the IT life cycle, from program/project management to system/network operations to cyber security. It is this team that inspired the Edgewater slogan, “Our People ... Your Edge.”

The majority of our employees currently have or have previously held a top secret clearance, and many have advanced degrees and certifications in their specialties. Whether a CIO needs to implement a major system integration or a cabinet-level agency wants policy support and governance, Edgewater brings in the optimal combination of talent and knowledge for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.

How do we attract such highly qualified people to our team? By offering compensation that matches or exceeds others in the industry. This, along with Edgewater's stability and extensive experience within government, fosters a sense of confidence, commitment and loyalty in our employees. Our corporate culture breeds success, which in turn engenders your success.

Industry
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Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Frederick, Maryland
Year Founded
2002
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