Network Engineer Level 3woodcons.comLocation: Fort Meade, Maryland, USA
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Telework: None
Salary Range: **$175,000 to $225,000 per year
** Starting salary is based on minimum education and years of experience and increases based on education and/or experience.Overview: Step into a role where your expertise keeps the digital world moving. As a Network Engineer, you'll join a high-impact team responsible for maintaining, optimizing, and innovating the backbone of our enterprise infrastructure. You'll support system and network administrators, monitor performance across complex environments, and implement improvements that enhance stability, speed, and security. Your work will involve automating routine tasks, troubleshooting issues before they affect users, and strengthening the resilience of our networks. You'll also have opportunities to contribute to deeper technical challenges, from designing network models and developing algorithms to supporting emerging technologies across wired, wireless, and data networks. If you enjoy solving big connectivity problems, improving system performance, and shaping the future of how networks operate, this role will put your skills to work in meaningful and exciting ways.
Application Process: Interested candidates should submit their resume detailing their qualifications and experience.
Security Clearance Requirements:This position requires all candidates to be
U.S. Citizens and
possess an active TS/SCI Security Clearance with a Polygraph.Responsibilities- Provide technical support to the Network Administrators and System Administrators, monitor and maintain the current infrastructure, improve system performance, and automate system administration.
- Provide input to the design of the organizations network and mission architecture.
- Conduct Computer Network Defense Operations, plan and install network upgrades, network design, and perform quality assurance and control.
- Configure and maintain organization's network diagrams and accreditations.
- Integrate hardware and software to satisfy ISO 9000 requirements and other DoD/IC regulations.
- Oversee the support to all network equipment.
- Support the integration of the analytic platform into the CND CDC.
- Resolve complex network problems, operate network analyzers, WAN test equipment and network simulators.
- Design modules representing traditional circuit switched networks.
- Lead large efforts and installation projects of dynamic requirements and scale.
- Develop algorithms for models using networking and/or telecommunications technologies and systems.
QualificationsRequired Education & Years of Experience:
- A Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university and ten (10) years of relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support and training commensurate with network engineering curriculum.
- In lieu of a Master's degree a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in System Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering Science, Engineering Management, or related discipline and an additional two (2) years relevant professional experience providing Network Engineering support may be substituted for a total of 12 years.
- In lieu of a Master's or Bachelor's degree and addition six (6) years of relevant experience providing Network Engineering support may be substituted for a total of 16 years.
Required Certifications:
- An Information Assurance Technical (IAT) level III baseline certification as defined by DoD 8570.01-M is required.
- Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP)
Fringe Benefits:- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Retirement Plan: 401(k) with company match.
- Paid Time Off: Generous PTO policy including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and career advancement.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules and remote work options.
- Wellness Programs: Employee assistance programs, wellness initiatives, and gym membership discounts.
