Field Network Engineer (ITS Infrastructure)

Job Title: Field Network Engineer (ITS Infrastructure)
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Location: Washington, DC 20003

Position Summary

Dhaka Technologies Limited Company (DTLC) is hiring a Field Network Engineer on behalf of the District Department of Transportation (DDOT).

The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) is seeking a hands-on Field Network Engineer to serve as a senior technical resource within the Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) program. This role is responsible for the design, deployment, and day-to-day operations of a secure, highly available ITS network connecting traffic signals, video surveillance systems, and IoT devices across the District of Columbia.

The network environment leverages Metro Ethernet services as the transport underlay and a Cisco DMVPN secure overlay to link distributed field sites back to DDOT's headend facilities and data centers. The engineer will work in both field and datacenter environments, with a focus on uptime, safety, and reliability in mission-critical operations.

Key Responsibilities

DMVPN & Secure Overlay Networking

• Deploy and support Cisco DMVPN (Phase 2/Phase 3) hub-and-spoke and spoke-to-spoke overlay networks across Metro Ethernet transport.
  
• Configure and troubleshoot IPsec VPN profiles, GRE tunnels, NHRP mappings, and tunnel interfaces for the DMVPN fabric.
  
• Implement dynamic routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP) over DMVPN tunnels to support automated failover and optimal path selection.
  
• Design failover and redundancy strategies, including LTE/5G backup paths, to ensure uninterrupted connectivity during circuit or equipment outages.
  
• Monitor tunnel health, latency, and throughput to maintain performance standards across all VPN connections.
  

Metro Ethernet & WAN Transport

• Coordinate with service providers on Metro Ethernet circuit provisioning (E-Line, E-LAN), turn-up, and incident resolution.
  
• Manage dual-WAN redundancy models and carrier handoff configurations at each site.
  
• Perform field installations and cutovers of routers, switches, cabinets, and handoff equipment.
  

Network Engineering & Operations

• Manage VLAN configurations, IP addressing schemes, and Layer 2/Layer 3 connectivity between remote aggregation points and headend data centers.
  
• Implement and maintain network segmentation using VRFs, VLANs, and firewall policies to isolate ITS traffic domains.
  
• Apply and tune QoS policies to prioritize latency-sensitive traffic such as signal control and video.
  
• Troubleshoot network issues end-to-end from field site through WAN transport to data center.
  
• Maintain accurate network documentation including diagrams, IP assignments, equipment inventories, and configuration records.
  

ITS Infrastructure Support

• Support DDOT's traffic signal control systems, CCTV/video surveillance platforms, and IoT field devices by ensuring reliable, low-latency transport connectivity.
  
• Coordinate field cabinet upgrades to accommodate new network equipment, including power and environmental requirements.
  
• Manage the migration of remote aggregation points from legacy infrastructure to modern DMVPN-based transport.
  
• Monitor network performance, availability, and service-level compliance across all ITS transport links.
  

Security & Compliance

• Ensure all network connections utilize encrypted communications per DDOT and District government security policies.
  
• Manage VPN certificate lifecycles, key rotation, and trust domain configurations.
  
• Implement IoT security and segmentation best practices for field-deployed devices.
  
• Support security audits, vulnerability assessments, and remediation efforts on ITS network infrastructure.
  

Work Environment

• Combination of field work (street-level cabinets, utility corridors), data center operations, and remote support.
  
• Travel to field locations across the District required; valid driver's license required.
  
• Ability to lift and rack network equipment up to 50 lbs.
  
• Participation in scheduled maintenance windows and on-call availability for after-hours emergency response.
  

Required and Desired Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience). (Required, 11 years)
  
• Conveying technical and functional concepts for a specific technical specialty (Required, 6 years)
  
• Preparing complex technical documentation (Required, 6 years)
  
• Experience with Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) including traffic signal controllers, CCTV/video surveillance transport, and traffic management (Required, 6 years)
  
• Experience with LTE/5G failover solutions (Required, 6 years)
  
• Network automation skills using Ansible or Python-based scripting. (Required, 6 years)
  
• Knowledge of IoT security and segmentation best practices. (Required, 5 years)
  
• Knowledge of high-availability network design, redundant architectures, and disaster recovery planning. (Required, 8 years)
  
• Fiber optic network experience, including single-mode fiber design, SFP/SFP+ transceivers (Required, 6 years)
  
• Prior experience working with a state or municipal Department of Transportation. (Required, 6 years)
  
• Active CCNA Certification (Required)
  
• CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, Certified Fiber Optic Technician (CFOT) or equivalent, CompTIA Network+ or Security+, ITIL v4 Foundation (Highly desired)
  

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should email their resume to talent@dhakatech.us with "Field Network Engineer - ITS Infrastructure" in the subject line.