Description:

Columbia Technology Partners is seeking a Network Engineer to design, deploy, and sustain secure, high-performance network infrastructures supporting mission-critical systems. This role focuses on optimizing connectivity, ensuring resilience and security, and translating network performance data into scalable, mission-aligned architectures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement secure, high-throughput network architectures supporting operational and mission environments
• Administer and troubleshoot enterprise LAN environments to ensure continuous availability and performance
• Monitor, analyze, and optimize network traffic to minimize latency and maximize system efficiency
• Capture and evaluate network performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and architectural enhancements
• Configure and integrate front-end and back-end systems to enable reliable, end-to-end communications
• Collaborate with engineering and mission teams on network designs, enhancements, and architectural decisions
• Convert operational performance data into actionable technical requirements and system improvements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of related experience, Master's degree with 3 years of experience, or 10 years of hands-on Network Engineering experience in lieu of a degree
• Demonstrated experience designing, configuring, and maintaining secure network environments
• Proficiency with network performance monitoring, analysis, and optimization tools
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and optimize complex systems for reliability and speed
• IAT Level I certification compliant with DoD 8570.01-M requirements

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience supporting classified, high-availability, or mission-critical environments
• Familiarity with enterprise-scale network architectures and secure communications frameworks
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in fast-paced or high-pressure environments
• Clear documentation skills and strong technical communication abilities
• A strong interest in advancing network performance, security, and resilience

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship is required for all applicants. CTP is an equal opportunity employer and abides by applicable employment laws and regulations. All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.
• Certification Requirements:
  • DOD 8570 Certification

This position requires an active Security Clearance with appropriate Polygraph.

Salary Range Transparency

At Columbia Technology Partners we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. We believe in creating a work environment where employees feel valued, empowered, and rewarded for their contributions.

How We Determine Salary Ranges

Our salary ranges are based on the following key factors:

• Job Role and Responsibilities: The specific duties and responsibilities associated with each role form the foundation of our compensation structure.
• Market Research and Industry Benchmarks: We conduct regular analysis of market trends and salaries across our industry, using reliable compensation data to ensure we stay competitive.
• Experience and Qualifications: An individual's experience, education, certifications, and specialized skills all contribute to determining their position within a salary range.
• Location: Salary ranges may be adjusted based on geographic cost of living, in accordance with local and national standards.
• Company Performance: Our compensation practices also take into account overall company performance and financial health, ensuring that we maintain sustainability while rewarding our team.

Really good benefits, for really GREAT people:

From our CTP Family to yours, we know how important these decisions are. Your benefits are about you, not us. Tell us what you need in order to see a future at CTP; lets get where you're going, together.

Medical: CTP offers 3 superior plans, bringing our employees both in-network and out-of-network options.

Vision + Dental: Both free to you + paid in full by CTP.

Retirement: 401k - 6% company contribution

PTO + Leave: A work life balance is extremely important to our team here at CTP, which is why our paid time off plans are so lucrative. Offering customizable leave plans to meet your needs is just one of our many perks! Jury Duty, Bereavement + Military Leave provided.

Career Growth: Up to $10,000 provided for approved career-related learning, training, education, and/or tuition.

Life and AD&D Insurance/Short-Term & Long-Term Disability: More peace of mind, at zero cost to you.

Profit Sharing Bonus: End of year cash gets added to your bottom-line.

Referral Bonus Program: Our tiered program provides an incentive with each stage of the hiring process your referral passes. Our bonuses range from $7,000-$20,000, if your referral joins the team.

CTP was voted one of the top 25 best places to work in Baltimore by Baltimore Magazine!