Network Engineer
SES Space & Defense
- Reston, Virginia, United States
- Reston, Virginia, United States
About
The Network Engineer provides Tier-2 technical support and operational maintenance for SES Space & Defense's service-provider MPLS backbone. Working within a carrier-class environment, this role ensures the performance, reliability, and security of mission-critical transport services supporting government and enterprise customers. What You Will Do
Troubleshoot complex routing issues, execute controlled network changes, and maintain technologies spanning MPLS, EVPN, L3VPN, RSVP, IPv6, and CG-NAT. Deploy, support, and maintain Juniper devices including MX, QFX, SRX, and EX platforms. Why It Might Be a Fit
You are a hands‑on network engineer who thrives in carrier‑class environments where reliability, responsiveness, and operational excellence matter. You bring experience supporting MPLS backbones and understand the importance of disciplined change management, root‑cause analysis, and proactive network monitoring. Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field 5–7 years of experience in service‑provider networking environments JNCIS-ENT or JNCIS-SP certification Hands‑on experience with Juniper MX, QFX, SRX, and EX platforms and core service‑provider protocols Hands‑on experience with Palo Alto platforms Familiarity with IPv6, CG-NAT, and Multicast technologies Experience utilizing ServiceNow and formal change‑management processes Working knowledge of ScienceLogic SL1 or comparable network monitoring platforms Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills Basic scripting or automation experience using Python, Ansible, or similar tools Security+ CE certification or willingness to obtain Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance Benefits
Equal Opportunity Employer Secret security clearance
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Languages
- English
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