Network Engineer IV

Akima is seeking a Network Engineer IV who serves as a senior technical resource responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, security, and operational support of enterprise-wide network infrastructure. This position provides Tier III support and subject matter expertise for complex LAN/WAN/WLAN, VoIP environments in support of mission-critical federal systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain large-scale enterprise LAN/WAN/WLAN environments
• Engineer solutions utilizing BGP, OSPF, MPLS, VLANs, VPN, SD-WAN, SASE, and Zero Trust architectures
• Develop and maintain network diagrams, configuration documentation, and operating procedures
• Provide architecture recommendations for network modernization initiatives
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex network outages
• Respond to and resolve high-priority incidents impacting mission-critical systems
• Perform performance analysis, capacity planning, and network optimization
• Escalate and coordinate with Tier IV/vendor support as required
• Utilize enterprise monitoring tools (e.g., SolarWinds, SNMP-based platforms) to monitor performance and availability
• Produce weekly/monthly network statistics and utilization reports
• Conduct performance threshold analysis and recommend infrastructure upgrades
• Prepare and maintain:
• Network diagrams
• SOPs
• Cabling diagrams
• Configuration baselines
• Change documentation
• Ensure all changes follow formal configuration management procedures

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of progressive network engineering experience
• 3+ years supporting large-scale enterprise network environments
• Experience providing Tier III or equivalent advanced support
• Hands-on experience with Cisco or equivalent enterprise networking platforms