Network Design Engineer

Posted 25 Days Ago
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Norfolk, VA
In-Office
Senior level
Cloud • Information Technology • Cybersecurity
The Role
Design and engineer secure network systems for defense infrastructure, perform network configuration, capacity management, and oversee traffic analysis while supporting identity and access management requirements.
Summary Generated by Built In
At INflow Federal, we’re not just building infrastructure—we’re shaping the future of national defense. We design and engineer secure, intelligent systems that empower mission success through the seamless integration of human insight and machine capability. With deep roots in Department of Defense (DoD) networks and a commitment to operational excellence, we deliver infrastructure that fuels advanced analytics, AI/ML, and data-driven decision-making at scale. Every project is an opportunity to tackle complexity head-on and build solutions that make a real-world impact. Join INflow and help lead the charge toward a smarter, more connected defense landscape.

About This Position:

INflow Federal is seeking a Network Engineer to join our team. This position’s primary role will be a Senior Network Design Engineer servicing a large-scale Enterprise network!.

Here, your work is more than a job—it's a journey in innovation. With opportunities to work on high-impact projects, access to the latest technologies, and a culture that thrives on creativity and collaboration, INflow Federal is where your expertise can truly make a difference.

Job Responsibilities

  • Assist the Government Lead in the daily engineering duties on systems.
  • Perform general Local Area Network (LAN)/Base Area Network (BAN)/Wide Area Network (WAN) administration.
  • Schedule conversions and cutovers.
  • Evaluate and design communication hardware and software, troubleshoot LAN/BAN/WAN and other network related problems.
  • Perform Capacity and Demand Management activities in accordance with the USMC Circuit Management processes.
  • Support traffic analysis and traffic shaping design plans. Monitor and optimize directory services replication speed.
  • Design the capabilities and features that allow end users to for access of internal and external web content via Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP) and HTTPS protocols.
  • Design capabilities for caching and proxy, to include control of content accessed through proxy (Filter by category, allow policy application scheduling, and apply updates of automated filter categories from a Government approved industry provider).
  • Assist with the development and integration of identity and access management requirements and monitor security updates in accordance with Government policies. Develop, update, track, and perform Internet Protocol (IP) scheme and address management.
  • Design, Develop and Integrate network routing utilizing Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Open Shortage Path First (OSPF) routing and Virtual Routing and Firewall (VRF), and perform network security utilizing Virtual Routing and Firewall (VRF), Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS), Access Control List (ACL), Internet Protocol Security (IPSEC), and Layer 2 Virtual Private Network (L2 VPN).
  • Oversee Rights Management Services for administrators, users, and groups. Design Anti-malware, Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), and Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure (HTTPS) inspection solutions.
  • Design application networking ports and protocols, Information Assurance (IA), routing and LAN.
  • Perform integration with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) certificates and network accounts to support two-factor authentication for all Active Directory (AD) domain account categories and eliminate the need for password-based authentication.
  • Design and integrate multivendor solutions utilizing Cisco, Juniper, Brocade and other vendor technologies.

Experience Requirements

  • Experience with performance, design, configuration, and testing of complex large-scale computer networks.
  • Experience with Navy/Marine Corps, DISA and Joint interoperability of network design, integration and implementation.
  • Expert knowledge of Domain Name Server (DNS), Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), and Uniform Resource Locator (URL) filtering.
  • Must possess Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) version 3 Foundation certification.

Education & Certification Requirements

  • Bachelors Degree
  • 10 years of IT Experience
  • Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Service Provider or Juniper Networks Certified Internet Professional (JNCIP), or equivalent Certification, or demonstrate sufficient experience in lieu of certification.
  • 8570 IAT III required
  • Must possess Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) version 3 Foundation certification within 6 months of starting.

Clearance Requirements

  • Minimum of a DOD Secret clearance is required to perform in this position.

About INflow Federal
Founded in 2013, INflow Federal is a mission-driven small business delivering cutting-edge solutions in Network Modernization, Cybersecurity, and Data Modernization to support Joint Force operations across 20+ states. We’re proud to serve customers like the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps, and other federal agencies.

Our strength comes from our people—especially the Veterans who make up over 50% of our workforce. Through our Veteran Outreach Program and employee-first culture, we invest deeply in professional growth, well-being, and innovation.

Known for our agility, transparency, and integrity, INflow combines real-world experience with emerging technologies like AI/ML to help our customers lead in a rapidly evolving defense landscape. We empower both our employees and mission partners to stay ahead—driving smarter, faster, and more secure outcomes.

Citizenship Requirements
* Please note that INflow Federal is a defense contractor. Pursuant to our government contracts, candidates must be US Citizens to be considered for employment.

Other Notes
- Some travel may be required: Must have valid driver’s license and transportation. This is subject to change at the direction of the customer.
Other:
- Candidate must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Must have willingness to perform duties not listed in the job description as required by INflow and our customer.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Diversity and Inclusion
INflow provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Job applicants and employees are evaluated solely on job-related qualifications and experience.

Top Skills

Access Control List
Border Gateway Protocol
Brocade
Cisco
Domain Name Server
Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol
Hypertext Transfer Protocol
Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure
Internet Protocol Security
Juniper
Layer 2 Virtual Private Network
Local Area Network
Multi-Protocol Label Switching
Open Shortest Path First
Virtual Routing And Firewall
Wide Area Network
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The Company
Ashburn, , Virginia
44 Employees
Year Founded: 2013

What We Do

INflow Federal was founded in 2013. The “INflow difference” begins with a simple belief encompassing the importance of employee culture. We are obsessed with our people and have demonstrated year-over-year that our employee-focused approach leads to customer success.

As a leading Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) innovator, we offer proven expertise in Network Modernization, Cybersecurity, Digital Modernization and Joint Force Mission Operations. We serve our federal government customers in over 20 states domestically to include the United States Navy (USN), United States Marine Corps (USMC), National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and Joint Forces.

At INflow, US Military Veterans have continuously paved the path ahead for our customers. We developed a homegrown “Veteran Outreach Program” focused around attracting and hiring transitioning military personnel and has resulted in veterans representing over 50% of our company.

Simplifying the customer experience requires everyone within our organization to work together. Our leadership communicates transparently with our team on a regular basis with a commitment to do the right thing for all those we serve. Our customers recognize doing business with INflow means working with people who consistently deliver with agility, passion and integrity.

This is how INflow continues to evolve, grow and accompany our customers into the future of mission systems and operations.

Visit us at www.INflowFed.com.

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