Lead LAN/WAN Engineer

The Bison Group LLC • Reston, VA

5h

About The Position

Bison Group has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Lead LAN/WAN Engineer who will provide expert Design, analysis, research, and operation support to exceptionally complex networking problems and processes.? The successful candidate must be able to communicate clearly and succinctly both written and orally.? The candidate will be required to work in dynamic fast paced environments that require team interaction and coordination of efforts.
Serving as a leader in the local- and wide-area networking; highly sought by others for advice and guidance.
Serving as a technical expert on established and ad-hoc project teams providing technical direction, interpretation, and alternatives on existing and new services to meet both architectural and operational needs.
Providing expertise in Information Systems Architecture, Telecommunications Systems Design, Architecture, Implementation, Information Systems Integration, and Communications and Network Systems Management
May manage small teams of engineers and related technical staff such as cyber specialists and testers.
Providing insight into cutting edge technologies, integrations, and capabilities
Consulting with other engineers, team leads, or customer stakeholders on requirements, technical direction.
Providing expertise on, deep knowledge of, and hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, F5, Aruba, Ruckus, Versa, NOM, NetScout and/or related network components or network monitoring and management tools.
Provide deep expertise on BPG, OSPF, Tunnels (GRE, SudeoWire, VPN, L2TP), Spine and Leaf and BGP Peering.
Bison Group – Mission First. People Always

At Bison Group LLC, we’re more than a defense contractor — we’re a people-focused small business with a strong culture built on trust, respect, and impact. We value every member of the team, foster open communication without the layers of a big corporation, and stand firmly behind our commitment to the veteran community through real, tangible action. When you join Bison Group, you’re not just filling a role — you’re stepping into a mission-critical environment where your work directly supports the Department of Defense, and national security objectives. Here, your skills are recognized, your growth is encouraged, and your contributions have a clear purpose.

Why Candidates Choose Bison Group:
A small business culture with transparency, flexibility, and leadership that listens.
A proven commitment to veterans and professionals who have served.
The opportunity to grow your skills in multi-source intelligence, biometrics, and identity intelligence.
Work that directly impacts national defense, homeland security, and operational success.
A team environment where every individual matters, and the mission comes first.
Bison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Requirements

• IAT II, (or Industry Equivalent)
• CCNP or CCIE (or industry equivalent)
• TS/SCI security clearance with ability to obtain a CI poly
• High School/GED + 11 Yrs
• Associates + 9 Yrs
• Bachelors + 7 Yrs
• Masters + 5 Yrs
• PhD + 3 Yrs

Responsibilities

• Provide expert Design, analysis, research, and operation support to exceptionally complex networking problems and processes.
• Serve as a leader in the local- and wide-area networking
• Serve as a technical expert on established and ad-hoc project teams providing technical direction, interpretation, and alternatives on existing and new services to meet both architectural and operational needs.
• Provide expertise in Information Systems Architecture, Telecommunications Systems Design, Architecture, Implementation, Information Systems Integration, and Communications and Network Systems Management
• Manage small teams of engineers and related technical staff such as cyber specialists and testers.
• Provide insight into cutting edge technologies, integrations, and capabilities
• Consult with other engineers, team leads, or customer stakeholders on requirements, technical direction.
• Provide expertise on, deep knowledge of, and hands-on experience with Cisco, Juniper, F5, Aruba, Ruckus, Versa, NOM, NetScout and/or related network components or network monitoring and management tools.
• Provide deep expertise on BPG, OSPF, Tunnels (GRE, SudeoWire, VPN, L2TP), Spine and Leaf and BGP Peering.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED