We are seeking a highly motivated Lead Principal Network Engineer to support our federal customer out of Quantico, VA. This position will provide technical engineering support for a large federal government agency’s highly complex network infrastructure environment to include multiple enclaves comprising various classification levels. The candidate will work with a core network team responsible for the network modernization of the FBI enterprise network.

*This position requires an ACTIVE TOP SECRET CLEARANCE

Core Responsibilities

• Lead Engineers in conducting network planning, design, and initial implementation of network project initiatives.
• Collaborate with the engineering team to validate network design as per customer specifications including circuit protection, transport network selection, and interworking across networks.
• Provide engineering support during the implementation and turn up of new network nodes and related connections.

Requirements

• Active Top-Secret Clearance, with the ability to obtain SCI
• Minimum of 20 years of Networking experience
• Minimum of 10 years experience providing senior-level engineering support and subject matter expertise
• Minimum 10 years experience with network design and traffic engineering
• Extensive experience with Cisco routing platforms, such as Aggregation Services Routers (ASRs), and Integrated Service Routers (ISRs)
• 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
• Demonstrated experience in overseeing and troubleshooting complex Local Area Networking (LAN) issues and resolving Wide Area Networking (WAN) problems and implementing, integrating, and supporting of cost-effective, high-performance IP and LAN/WAN solutions.
• Large enterprise environment experience
• Excellent communication skills

Preferred Additional Skills and Qualifications

• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Certification
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and work experience with Cisco Viptela SD-WAN technology.
• Experience with creation of SD-WAN configuration templates, Security policy templates, App-Route Policy templates
• Experience designing and building Cisco VManage, VBond, and VSmart controllers.

EEO Compliance:

Ryde Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Ryde Technologies will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.