Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer | Take2 | Federal / DoD & IC Talent Acquisition

Take2 Consulting is seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer to support complex, mission-driven network environments. This role focuses on enterprise routing design, implementation, and operational excellence across Cisco and Juniper infrastructures. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise, leadership capability, and a passion for building resilient, high-performance networks.

$/yr - $/yr

Bedford, MA

• Design, implement, and support enterprise routing architectures leveraging OSPF, ISIS, and BGP to ensure high availability, efficiency, and performance.
• Administer and manage enterprise network switches and routers from Cisco and Juniper, including Cisco IOS and JunOS updates.
• Develop and maintain network documentation including ConOPS, SOPs/MOPs, and detailed network diagrams.
• Serve as an escalation point for advanced routing and network troubleshooting.
• Identify and resolve complex network issues to minimize downtime and maximize reliability.
• Collaborate with reliability and operations teams to enhance monitoring, alerting, and system metrics.
• Contribute to operational excellence by establishing clear procedures and operational processes.
• Support automation initiatives and management toolkits to improve network efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align network designs with mission and organizational goals.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Participate in an on‑call rotation providing 24/7 operational support, including after‑hours on‑site support when required.

• 4+ years of experience in network engineering.
• Hands‑on experience with Juniper routers and switches.
• Strong understanding of routing protocols including OSPF, ISIS, and BGP, with proven troubleshooting and optimization skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field.
• CCNP (Cisco) and/or JNCIP (Juniper) certifications.
• Experience managing Juniper SRX platforms, routers, and switches, including JunOS upgrades and configurations.
• Familiarity with Juniper automation and monitoring tools.
• Experience with network automation tools such as Ansible, Python, and Terraform.
• Experience designing, deploying, and administering self‑managed MPLS networks.