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Layer Eight Jobs in Washington (NOW HIRING)

Senior Geospatial Data Engineer - Vantor

Mclean, VA · On-site

$117K - $141K/yr

S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Please review the job details below. This ... Apply sound cartographic design, symbology, labeling, layer management, metadata practices, and ...

Senior Geospatial Data Engineer

Mclean, VA

$107K - $145K/yr

S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Please review the job details below. This ... Apply sound cartographic design, symbology, labeling, layer management, metadata practices, and ...

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What is the difference between Layer Eight vs Network Engineer?

AspectLayer EightNetwork Engineer
Required CredentialsIT certifications, security trainingNetworking certifications (CCNA, CompTIA Network+)
Work EnvironmentCybersecurity teams, security-focused rolesIT departments, network infrastructure teams
Employer & Industry UsageSecurity firms, corporate security teamsTelecom, IT service providers, corporations
Common Search & ComparisonYesYes

Layer Eight typically focuses on cybersecurity and security policies, whereas Network Engineers specialize in designing, implementing, and maintaining network infrastructure. While both roles require technical certifications and work within IT environments, Layer Eight emphasizes security protocols, and Network Engineers focus on network performance and architecture.

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LAN/WAN Engineering Subject Matter Expert IV

Invictus International Consulting, LLC

Alexandria, VA • On-site

$200K - $250K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago


Job description

Title: LAN/WAN Engineering Subject Matter Expert IV
Location: Alexandria, VA
Clearance: TS/SCI with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph
Job Overview: The LAN/WAN Engineering SME is a recognized technical leader with deep expertise
in service provider and enterprise networking, architecture, and automation, who is capable of guiding complex, high-risk programs and delivering cutting-edge solutions.
Job Duties:
  • Lead the design, engineering, and automation of large-scale service provider and enterprise network infrastructures, including: SD-WAN, Spine-Leaf architectures, and VXLAN/EVPN fabrics, Juniper SSR and multi-vendor environments, Layer 2/3 encryption technologies
  • Serve as a SME providing advanced analysis, research, and solutions for exceptionally complex networking challenges
  • Provide strategic guidance to executive-level project teams, offering technical direction on architecture, integration, and system implementation
  • Architect and implement routing and network virtualization solutions, including IS-IS, OSPF, MP-BGP, VRFs, Segment Routing, EVPN, VXLAN
  • Develop and lead network automation and orchestration initiatives using Python, Bash, Ansible, Cisco NSO, Juniper Paragon/Routing Director, AI-assisted tooling and automation pipelines, Linux-based environments
  • Oversee end-to-end system engineering lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system architecture, and interface design, integration, testing, and validation of complex hardware/software systems, and lifecycle optimization
  • Provide leadership in network infrastructure design, including routers, switches, encryption devices, and supporting hardware/software systems
  • Mentor technical teams as necessary, while establishing state-of-the-art engineering practices
  • Coordinate closely with government stakeholders to ensure mission alignment and successful delivery
  • Drive Agile-based development workflows, leveraging tools such as ServiceNow for workflow automation and operational process improvement

Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute in a technical discipline; an additional 4 years of may be substituted in lieu of a degree
  • Minimum eight (8) years of directly related technical experience
  • Strong expertise in service provider/enterprise network design, including SD-WAN, Spine-Leaf, VXLAN/EVPN, and Layer 2/3 encryption
  • Advanced knowledge of routing and network virtualization (IS-IS, OSPF, MP-BGP, VRFs, EVPN, VXLAN, Segment Routing)
  • Experience with multi-vendor platforms (Cisco IOS-XR/XE, Juniper JUNOS)
  • Proficiency in network automation and programmability (Python, Bash, Ansible; Cisco NSO, Juniper Paragon preferred)
  • Solid understanding of network infrastructure, hardware, and encryption technologies, with experience in Linux environments
  • Familiarity with Agile/DevOps practices, ServiceNow, and automation pipelines/AI-assisted tooling
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and serve as a technical leader on high-impact programs
  • DoD 8570 IAT II and CCNP (or equivalent) certifications
  • Experience working in a DoD or IC
  • Current active TS/SCI clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain a CI polygraph

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