Senior Network Engineer - IPv6

Akkodis is seeking a Senior Network Engineer - IPv6 for a W2 6-month contract position with the possibility of extension in Herndon, VA. This position requires on-site attendance five days per week.

Pay Range: $60.00 to $75.00 per hour on W2. The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Network Engineer with deep expertise in IPv6 technologies to join our team. This role is critical to driving our projects IPv6 Assessment, Design, and Testing initiatives across the network. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience with dual-stack environments, multicast routing, and Cisco platforms, ensuring a seamless and secure transition to next-generation IP networking.

Senior Network Engineer - IPv6 Job Responsibilities Include:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of the existing network infrastructure to evaluate IPv6 readiness across routers, switches, firewalls, and end-host systems.
• Identify gaps in current IPv4 configurations and develop a prioritized roadmap for IPv6 integration.
• Perform audits of hardware and software compatibility for IPv6 support, including IOS/IOS-XE feature validation.
• Document current-state network topology and provide detailed findings and recommendations to stakeholders.

? Network Design

• Architect IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack solutions that ensure backward compatibility while enabling full IPv6 functionality.
• Design scalable IPv6 addressing plans
• Develop multicast routing designs for IPv6 environments.
• Create high-level and low-level design documents (HLD/LLD), including topology diagrams, IP allocation schemes, and routing policy specifications.
• Collaborate with security, systems, and application teams to ensure end-to-end IPv6 compatibility.

? Testing & Implementation

• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans for IPv6 deployment scenarios, including dual-stack, tunneling (6in4, GRE, ISATAP), and translation (NAT64/DNS64) mechanisms.
• Perform lab-based proof-of-concept (PoC) testing prior to production deployment.
• Validate multicast functionality, routing protocol behavior and QoS policies in an IPv6 context.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues across dual-stack environments and provide root-cause analysis.
• Develop production migration procedures, including change management documentation and rollback procedures.

? General Duties

• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) for IPv6 and multicast technologies within the project.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide knowledge transfer on IPv6 best practices.
• Participate in change advisory board (CAB) reviews and provide technical input on network changes.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of progressive network engineering experience in enterprise or service provider environments IPv6
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field - or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience with IPv6 addressing, routing, and migration strategies Dual Stack
• Proven experience designing and operating IPv4/IPv6 dual-stack networks Multicast
• Strong knowledge of multicast routing protocols (PIM-SM, IGMP, MLD) in both IPv4 and IPv6
• Certification Cisco CCNP (Enterprise or Service Provider) and/or equivalent industry experience Routing Protocols
• Proficiency with OSPFv2/v3, BGP (including IPv6 address families) Platforms
• Hands-on experience with Cisco routing and switching platforms Documentation
• Ability to produce clear, professional network design documents, test plans, and assessment reports

Preferred Qualifications:

• Cisco CCIE (Enterprise Infrastructure or Service Provider) certification
• Experience with network automation tools (Python or Ansible) for IPv6 deployment at scale
• Familiarity with SNMP, NetFlow, and monitoring tools in IPv6 environments
• Experience with security policies in dual-stack networks (ACLs)
• Prior experience leading or participating in large-scale IPv6 migration projects
• Understanding of federal or regulatory compliance frameworks related to IPv6 mandates (e.g., OMB M-21-07)

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis by going to www.akkodis.com, or any questions.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.akkodis.com/en/us/candidate-privacy-policy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

· The California Fair Chance Act · Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance · Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers · San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Pay Details: $60.00 to $73.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.akkodis.com/en/us/candidate-privacy-policy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.