Job Summary The WAN Engineer is responsible for designing, engineering, implementing, monitoring, and troubleshooting enterprise Wide Area Network (WAN) infrastructure. The role focuses on IP/MPLS networks, advanced routing protocols, network performance, Quality of Service, LAN/WAN operations, and data center networking. The position also supports network modernization, technical documentation, reporting, briefings, training, and network operations and maintenance. Key Responsibilities • Design and engineer enterprise WAN architectures. • Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot IP/MPLS backbone networks. • Implement and manage BGP, OSPF, MPLS, and EIGRP routing protocols. • Analyze network performance and identify performance issues. • Configure and troubleshoot Quality of Service (QoS), including policing, shaping, and queuing. • Develop network bandwidth, performance, and security reports. • Support data center hardware and software planning, upgrades, and deployments. • Provide LAN, WAN, and general networking support. • Provide technical operations and maintenance support. • Prepare technical documentation and reports. • Support meetings, briefings, and functional training. • Support CONUS/OCONUS deployments and travel as required. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in a related field with 5+ years of relevant IT experience, or 7+ years of relevant IT experience. • Strong understanding of network threats and network security. • Experience with Microsoft server installation, Active Directory, storage, performance management, and maintenance. • Experience designing, implementing, and troubleshooting enterprise WAN architectures. • Experience with BGP, OSPF, EIGRP, and MPLS. • CCNP certification required. • ITIL Foundation certification required or obtainable within the specified period. • DoD Secret security clearance or ability to obtain an Interim Secret clearance.