15 years of experience as a Network Engineer in similar programs and contracts.
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience.
Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) or equivalent certification.
Responsibilities
Conduct complex network problem analysis and resolve telecommunications issues.
Research and evaluate network performance and security solutions.
Optimize network system performance and manage traffic flow.
Minimize latency and maximize data throughput using analytic tools.
Collaborate with system engineers to formulate mission-critical solutions.
Design and verify network solutions for various protocols and security measures.
Integrate new networking technologies and provide leadership to junior engineers.
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
401(k) plan with company match.
Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
Opportunities for training, certifications, and professional growth.
Workplace flexibility based on position and mission requirements.
Employee assistance and wellness programs, including fitness-related benefits.
Full Job Description
Overview
Network Engineer Level 3
woodfederalsolutions.com
Location: Laurel, Maryland, USA
Job Type: Full-Time
Shift: Day
Telework: None
Salary Range: **$180,000 to $215,000 per year
** Starting salary is based on minimum education and years of experience and increases based on education and/or experience.
Overview: Join a high-performing team responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining a global WAN/LAN infrastructure that supports mission-critical operations worldwide. As a Network Engineer, you will lead impactful networking projects, solve complex technical challenges, and drive the adoption of new technologies in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment. This role is ideal for a motivated professional who thrives on innovation, enjoys tackling difficult infrastructure problems, and wants to make a direct impact on the reliability, performance, and security of enterprise networks.
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
Conduct complex network problem analysis; resolve complex network and telecommunications problems.
Research, recommend, and evaluate network performance, optimization, and security solutions.
Optimize end-to-end network system performance and traffic flow management.
Minimize network latency and maximize data throughput through problem analysis and use of network performance analytic tools.
Assist system engineers and cross organizational teams to formulate solutions in response to mission requirements.
Design and verify network solutions to support requirements for routing protocols, policy based routing, traffic shaping, border gateway protocols, tunneling IP Security, network address translations, network security, firewall contexts, load-balancing, latency, data throughput, WAN acceleration, and monitoring.
Introduce and integrate new network and telecommunications technologies.
Provide guidance and leadership to Level 0-2 network engineers.
Verify and validate activities of Level 0-2 network engineers, ensure approved methods and procedures are followed.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
Fifteen (15) years' experience as a Network Engineer in programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required.
Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline from an accredited college or university is required.
Five (5) additional years of experience in Network Engineering disciplines may be substituted for a bachelor's degree.
Cisco Certified Network Professional - (CCNP) or equivalent with approval.
Fringe Benefits
Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement Plan: 401(k) plan with company match.
Paid Time Off: Paid vacation, sick leave, and company holidays.
Professional Development: Opportunities for training, certifications, and continued professional growth.
Work-Life Support: Workplace flexibility where permitted by position, customer, security, and mission requirements.
Wellness Resources: Employee assistance and wellness programs, including available fitness-related benefits and discounts.
