Position Overview:

We are looking for a Principal Network Engineer to provide technical engineering support for our client's highly complex network infrastructure environment to include multiple enclaves comprising various classification levels. Will work with a core network team responsible for the network modernization of our client's network enterprise. The modernization will leverage new networking technology to improve efficiency, automation, and provide new network capabilities. An 8-hour work shift spanning the business operations hours of 6:00am to 6:00pm.

Core Responsibilities:

• Development, design, test, and implement the new network architecture
• Conduct network planning, design, and initial implementation of new network project initiatives.
• Part of network engineering team to validate network design as per customer specifications
• Provide Tier 4 technical support for diagnosing/resolving network related issues that occur during the implementation of those networks;
• Provide engineering/deployment support during the implementation and turn up of new network nodes and related connections.

 Position Requirements:

• Active Top Secret Clearance, with the ability to obtain SCI
• Perform work onsite at the customer location in Quantico, VA

Desired Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of Core network services connectivity and integration experience
• BS/BA or equivalent experience or subject matter expertise in the service being provided
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), or higher
• 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.
• Experience providing Tier 3 and Tier 4 support and issue resolution
• Experience with network design and traffic engineering
• Experience providing senior-level engineering support and subject matter expertise
• Large enterprise environment experience
• Excellent communication skills

Preferred Additional Skills and Qualifications:

• Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE)
• Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership and training to lower level network engineers.
• 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

• Able to effectively prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment

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.