Senior Network Engineer

Symmetrio is seeking multiple Senior Network Engineers to support a major enterprise network transformation initiative for our customer, a large government organization. This role centers on the implementation of Juniper MX960 routers and the transition from MC-LAG to EVPN / VXLAN fabrics.

This role will involve leading high-impact cutovers and migrations in a production environment, contributing to both hands-on implementation and network architecture design across a multi-overlay fabric.

This is a remote role based out of Philadelphia, offering a salary range of $110,000 to $150,000. The position is a 12-month contract with potential for extension, and quarterly travel to Philadelphia is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, prioritization, and execution of enterprise-scale Juniper router migrations (MX960 platform).
• Design and validate EVPN / VXLAN architectures with multiple overlays to ensure scalability, performance, and redundancy.
• Collaborate closely with the customer’s Network Engineering team to achieve seamless integration with minimal disruption during migrations.
• Configure, test, and deploy Junos OS across MX and EX platforms in production environments.
• Provide expert-level guidance on the migration from MC-LAG to EVPN, including design validation, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain detailed documentation for network designs, cutover strategies, and post-migration processes.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for Juniper routing, EVPN / VXLAN fabrics, and advanced routing protocols.
• Support after-hours cutovers and provide escalation assistance during critical events.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Benefits