Network Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a Network Engineer for a very long-term W2 contract position in Herndon, VA (Washington D.C. area). This role will support independent verification and validation (IV&V) efforts for our network infrastructure projects.

Pay Range: $60.00 to $70.00 per hour on W2 basis; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

This Network Engineering role will will support independent verification and validation (IV&V) efforts for our network infrastructure projects. This role will require deep technical expertise in Cisco technologies, leverages strong analytical skills, and independently assesses network designs and implementations to ensure they consistently meet rigorous quality, performance, and security standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support Validation and Verification (IV&V) activities on complex network architectures, including design reviews, configuration audits, and performance validation.
• Develop and execute comprehensive IV&V test plans, procedures, and scripts to assess network integrity, reliability, and compliance.
• Analyze network designs and implementations for adherence to industry standards, organizational policies, and project requirements.
• Collaborate closely with network architects, engineers, and cybersecurity teams to identify risks, recommend mitigations, and validate corrective actions.
• Provide expert technical guidance on Cisco routing, switching, security, and other network technologies throughout the IV&V lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot and validate network issues uncovered during testing, providing detailed root cause analysis and remediation recommendations.
• Prepare detailed IV&V reports, documentation, and presentations for technical teams and executive leadership.
• Support audit and compliance efforts by demonstrating thorough IV&V processes and documentation.

Qualifications:

• Must be eligible to obtain a Top-Secret Security Clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Provide technical guidance on Cisco routing, switching, security, and other network technologies throughout the Validation and Verification (IV&V) lifecycle.
• Hands on experience with Validation and Verification (IV&V) activities on complex network architectures, including design reviews, configuration audits, and performance validation.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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