LAN/WAN Engineer

Country Intelligence Group is seeking a Full-Time LAN/WAN Engineer to support our client located in Washington, D.C. or Reston, Virginia. The candidate will support the design, engineering, and implementation of network solutions across diverse environments (core, distribution, edge, border), encompassing Layer 2/3 routing and switching. Tasks Performed:
• Define future bandwidth requirements
• Conduct redundancy planning and disaster recovery exercises
• Ensure infrastructure configurations align with industry best practices and security standards
• Collaborate with lead engineers to address and resolve and implement architectural challenges
• Produce comprehensive design documentation across various levels (technical, architectural, business, operational)
• Develop and evaluate alternative solutions considering technical feasibility, cost-effectiveness, operational efficiency, security implications, and business requirements
• Translate customer needs and objectives into actionable enterprise network solutions
• Ensure designs adhere to relevant industry standards (e.g., DOD, IC, international standards)
• Maintain compliance with security requirements and system plans
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify and resolve network issues
• Implement design improvements and enhancements to optimize network performance
• Document workarounds and best practices
• Experience with Commercial Cloud Services (C2S), specifically AWS
• Familiarity with IA controls and RMF/ATO processes
• Manage projects of varying scope and timelines effectively
Education, Experience and Qualifications:
• Minimum High School Diploma/GED with at least 11 years of relevant experience
• Associates Degree with at least 9 years of relevant experience
• Bachelors Degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience
• Masters Degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience
• Ph.D. with 3 years of relevant experience
• IAT II or industry equivalent
• CCNP or CCIE or industry equivalent Other Job Requirements:
• Minimum Active Top Secret/SCI security clearance with ability to obtain a CI poly
• U.S. Citizenship, and successful background check
• Location: Washington, DC or Reston, VA Salary and Benefits:
• $185K-$198K per year
• 401K
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance
• $185K-$198K To Apply: Please send your resume to