Company Overview

XPECT Solutions, Inc. 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

XPECT Solutions is searching for a Principal Cloud Network Engineer in an effort supporting their Federal Customer in Quantico, VA. Principal Network Engineers (Tier 4) role would be to provide technical engineering support for the FBI’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 the FBI’s network enterprise. The modernization will leverage new networking technology to improve efficiency, automation, and provide new network capabilities

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 3 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.

Requirements

• Active Top-Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain an SCI
• Minimum of 7 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
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• Demonstrated in-depth knowledge and work experience with AWS and Azure cloud solutions with specific experience with VPCs, Nat Gateways, Transit VPCs, and Transit Gateways, and Direct Connect
• 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 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

Benefits

Xpect Solutions, Inc. 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 diversity, and a 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 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 Bonus Plan (of up to $5,000/year)
• Education Reimbursement/Training (of up to $2,500/year)

Xpect Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, who participates in E-Verify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran’s status, or any other classification as required by applicable law. EOE/M/F/D/V