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Freelance Core Network Engineer Jobs in Virginia

NewGen

Core Network Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site +1

NewGen Technologies has an opening for CORE Network Engineer to support our government customers' global enterprise networks. Network Architecture provides solutions for modernizing the network ...

Grid-Networks

Senior Mobile Core Network Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$108K - $148K/yr

GRID Networks is seeking a Senior Mobile Core Network Engineer to join our mobile team. This role is critical to ensure the mobile network is healthy. Through automation, not just monitoring ...

Leidos

Sr. Core Network Engineer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$92K - $166K/yr

Leidos has an opening for Sr. CORE Network Engineer to support our government customers' global enterprise networks. Network Architecture provides solutions for modernizing the network components ...

Grid Networks

Senior Mobile Core Network Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$108K - $148K/yr

GRID Networks is seeking a Senior Mobile Core Network Engineer to join our mobile team. This role is critical to ensure the mobile network is healthy. Through automation, not just monitoring ...

Leidos

Sr. Core Network Engineer

Chantilly, VA

$92K - $166K/yr

Leidos has an opening for Sr. CORE Network Engineer to support our government customers' global enterprise networks. Network Architecture provides solutions for modernizing the network components ...

Grid Networks

Mobile Network Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$150K - $195K/yr

Design, deploy, and maintain mobile network infrastructure, including access and core network ... Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related ...

Grid Networks

Mobile Network Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

Design, deploy, and maintain mobile network infrastructure, including access and core network ... Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related ...

Grid Networks

Mobile Network Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

Design, deploy, and maintain mobile network infrastructure, including access and core network ... Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related ...

Grid Networks

Mobile Network Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$150K - $195K/yr

Design, deploy, and maintain mobile network infrastructure, including access and core network ... Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related ...

Software People, Inc.

Network Engineer

Richmond, VA · On-site

This role is responsible for administering and troubleshooting core networking infrastructure across multiple office locations, data centers, and remote access environments. The Network Engineer is a ...

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What is the difference between Freelance Core Network Engineer vs Network Operations Center (NOC) Technician?

AspectFreelance Core Network EngineerNetwork Operations Center (NOC) Technician
CertificationsCCNA, CCNP, Cisco certificationsCompTIA Network+, CCNA
Work EnvironmentRemote, client sites, project-based24/7 NOC facilities, shift work
Employer & IndustryFreelance, consulting firms, telecomsTelecom companies, managed service providers

The Freelance Core Network Engineer typically works independently on complex network design, configuration, and troubleshooting projects for clients remotely or on-site. In contrast, a NOC Technician monitors and maintains network health in a centralized facility, often working in shifts. Both roles require networking certifications like CCNA, but the freelance engineer focuses on project-based work, while the NOC technician handles ongoing network operations.

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Core Network Engineer

Chantilly, VA

NewGen Technologies
IT Services • 51 - 200 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

NewGen Technologies has an opening for CORE Network Engineer to support our government customers’ global enterprise networks. Network Architecture provides solutions for modernizing the network components while supporting service delivery for customer requirements in a mission-focused operational enterprise.  Additionally, the candidate must have experience with hands-on router engineering and/or operation. 
100% onsite in Chantilly, VA
Active TS/SCI CI Poly Required 

Responsibilities

  • Responsibility for the Multiprotocol Label Switching (MPLS) Wide Area Network (WAN) overall architecture 
  • Develop MPLS WAN services solution 
  • Perform lab equipment evaluation, integration, and testing 
  • Assist with the security accreditation process 
  • Develop and maintain relevant technical documentation
  • On as-needed basis, the engineer will also be responsible for supporting Tier-4 production troubleshooting and developing pro-active network analysis solution for the operations team
Requirements
  • TS/SCI CI Poly Clearance
  • 10 years of experience that can be a combination of work history and education. This equates to a Doctorate and 3 years, master’s and 4 years, bachelor’s and 6 years, associates and 8 years or HS diploma and 10 years. 
  • 8570 Compliance
  • Must be compliant with DoD 8140 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level 2

About Us
For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients’ toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics. Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance. #CJ