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Senior Network Routing Design Engineer

Linchpin Solutions, Inc.

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Compensation
$115–155K/yr
Location
quantico, VA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

ITIL V3 Foundation CertificationIAT Level III Or IASAE Level IICCNPJNCIPSecret clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

Linchpin Solutions is hiring a Senior Network Routing Design Engineer to support the U.S. Marine Corps at Quantico, Virginia. The engineer will assist the Government Lead with daily network engineering activities, including designing, configuring, administering, troubleshooting, and optimizing LAN, BAN, and WAN environments. The position is full-time and in person, and requires an active DoD Secret clearance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Microsoft OfficeCommunicationCollaborationCritical ThinkingNetwork EngineeringLANBANWANBGPEIGRPOSPFVRFMPLSACLsIPsecLayer 2 VPNsFirewallsDNSDHCPIP AddressingURL FilteringCachingProxy ServicesTraffic AnalysisCapacity PlanningTraffic ShapingNetwork Performance OptimizationNetwork ModernizationMulti-Vendor IntegrationPKIIdentity and Access ManagementTwo-Factor AuthenticationHTTP/HTTPS InspectionEnterprise Network IntegrationWeb-Based Solutions.NETSQL ServerASP.NETHTMLCSS

Qualifications

Active Secret ClearanceBachelor's in Computer Science, MIS, Business or RelatedITIL V3 Foundation CertificationIAT Level III or IASAE Level IICCNPJNCIP10 Years Relevant IT/Network Engineering ExperienceDepartment of Defense Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Parental Leave

Full job description

Senior Network Routing Design Engineer

quantico, VA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=quantico+VA+USA+22134)

Job Type

Full-time

Description

If you are looking for an exciting career opportunity in IT, engineering, software development, logistics, or project management, Linchpin Solutions is the place to be! We are currently hiring for a dynamic and experienced Senior Network Routing Design Engineer.

Clearance:Active DoD Secret Clearance

Role Overview

The Network Routing Design Engineer will assist the Government Lead with daily network engineering activities, including the design, configuration, administration, troubleshooting, and optimization of enterprise Local Area Networks (LAN), Base Area Networks (BAN), and Wide Area Networks (WAN).

Work Location and Schedule

Primary duty location is Quantico, VA. This is a full-time, in-person position supporting the U.S. Marine Corps under a Leidos contract.

General Skillset

  • Experience with Microsoft Office

  • Verbal and written communication skills

  • Ability to work both collaboratively and individually

  • Critical Thinking Skills

Specific Duties

  • Network Engineering: Design, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain LAN, BAN, and WAN infrastructure

  • Routing and Switching: Design and integrate network routing solutions utilizing BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, VRF, and MPLS

  • Network Security: Implement and maintain ACLs, IPsec, Layer 2 VPNs, firewalls, and secure network configurations

  • Network Services: Manage and optimize DNS, DHCP, IP addressing, URL filtering, caching, and proxy services

  • Performance Management: Conduct network traffic analysis, capacity planning, traffic shaping, and performance optimization

  • Network Modernization: Support network conversions, cutovers, upgrades, and multi-vendor technology integration

  • Security Integration: Support PKI, identity and access management, two-factor authentication, and HTTP/HTTPS inspection solutions

  • Enterprise Interoperability: Design and integrate network solutions supporting Navy, Marine Corps, DISA, and Joint environments

Requirements

Education & Certification Requirements

  • Active Secret security clearance

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems (MIS), Business, or a related field

  • Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) version 3 Foundation certification

  • IAT Level III (IASAE Level II will be considered)

  • CCNP

  • JNCIP

Experience Requirements

  • 10 years of relevant IT/network engineering experience

  • Experience developing and managing web-based, multi-user solutions in an enterprise environment

  • Hands-on experience with .NET, SQL Server, ASP.NET, HTML, CSS, C#, and JavaScript

  • Experience with Microsoft SharePoint Web Part integration and Microsoft Active Directory integration

  • Experience with full SDLC activities and web development

  • Experience working in a Department of Defense environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience designing, configuring, and testing complex, large-scale enterprise networks

  • Strong understanding of Navy/Marine Corps network infrastructure and DoD security requirements

  • Experience with multi-vendor environments involving Cisco, Juniper, and Brocade

  • Expert knowledge of routing protocols, network security, DNS, DHCP, and enterprise network architecture

Build Your Career With Us

Linchpin Solutions’ professional services organization is committed to delivering qualified candidates that meet or exceed clients’ technical and management expectations. Our growth means exciting career opportunities for talented professionals in IT, engineering, software development, logistics, project management, and other key areas. We provide personnel who become valuable assets to the organizations they serve and contribute to the overall skill diversity and strength of the Linchpin Team.

Career Choices

Linchpin’s success comes from the talent and commitment of our professionals. As one team, we share the challenges and rewards that come from growing the company, which reinforces our culture of ownership. All of our professionals benefit from the value we collectively create.

Pay Transparency Statement:

Linchpin Solutions is committed to compliance with applicable pay transparency laws and regulations. Final compensation for any position will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to:

  • Relevant prior work experience

  • Education and certifications

  • Specific skills and competencies

  • Federal Government contract labor categories and wage rates

  • Geographic location

While salary ranges may be provided for a position, these ranges are not a guarantee of final compensation, which may vary based on individual qualifications and the specific requirements of the contract.

Benefits:

In addition to competitive compensation, Linchpin Solutions offers a variety of benefits, including:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) plan with company matching

  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

  • Company-funded disability and life insurance

  • Paid time off (PTO) and company-paid holidays

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

  • Educational assistance and parental leave

Please note that the specific benefits and compensation details may vary depending on the employee’s position, date of hire, and contract terms.

Cyber Security Message

Linchpin Solutions follows a specific recruiting practice to protect all candidates. We will never request any financial information immediately. Do not reveal confidential or sensitive information without ensuring the request is coming from Linchpin Solutions directly. Please do not hesitate to contact us at (443) 707-3070 if you suspect any social engineering attacks, such as phishing, spear phishing, baiting, or any other suspicious activity.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Salary Description

$115,000-$155,000

How this job compares

Set against the 1,003 open Network Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$115–155K/yr
  • Virginia median$136–201K/yr69 salary ranges
  • US median$144–217K/yr778 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $135K, is 19% below the Virginia median midpoint ($167K) — in the lowest quarter of Network Engineering salary ranges in Virginia.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 85 open Network Engineering jobs in Virginia and 1,003 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Virginia
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Network Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for (median 6 years, across 750 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 142 of the 1,003 open Network Engineering jobs (14%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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