Job Title: Network Engineer V Location: Herndon, VA (Remote) Duration: 12 months Work Schedule Training Period: Onsite in Herndon, VA (Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EST) Post-Training: Remote Shift: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM EST Job Summary Client is seeking a highly experienced Network Engineer V with strong expertise in IP networking, routing protocols, and enterprise router platforms. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge, strong troubleshooting capabilities, and hands-on experience supporting large-scale network infrastructures. Required Qualifications Minimum 7+ years of industry experience in networking. Strong IP networking fundamentals and advanced knowledge of IP protocols. In-depth experience with routing protocols: BGP OSPF Hands-on experience with Cisco router platforms: 37xx, 49xx, 65xx, 73xx, 76xx series Associated supervisory and line cards Strong network analysis and troubleshooting expertise. Preferred Technical Expertise Experience with multiple of the following technologies and protocols: DWDM T1/DS1, DS3 SONET (OC3, OC48) IEEE 802.2/3 802.1d (VLANs/STP) IPv4 & IPv6 TCP (internals & flow control) HSRP / GLBP PIMv2 IGMP LDP TACACS IPSEC & VPNs NetFlow DNS HTTP Applicant Notices & Disclaimers For information on benefits, equal opportunity employment, and location-specific applicant notices, click here At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 80.00/hr.