Network Engineer

Description

Network engineering role on mission-critical government projects, covering network design, implementation, maintenance and upgrades of existing networks.

The company is a global technology and professional services firm serving US government agencies, defense and the intelligence community. It has 26,000 staff and works in 50+ countries across AI, cloud, cyber and software development.

The role sits in IT infrastructure and operations and requires an active Top Secret SCI clearance with polygraph, or the ability to obtain one. No other clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze telecommunications options to inform strategic modernization and enhancement design for medium and large telecom infrastructures.
• Design network solutions across many device types, interfaces and methods, then integrate, configure, deploy and test them.
• Provide ongoing maintenance for these networks and upgrade existing networks as needed.
• Build network solutions for server needs such as load balancing, VPNs, firewall contexts, traffic shaping, VoIP, GRE tunneling, IPsec, IP encryption, MoIP and NAT where appropriate.

Requirements

• Hold a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security Systems Engineering or a related discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Have at least 12 years of related experience; the posting also cites 10+ years.
• Be a US citizen.
• Administer LAN, CAN and WAN networks and manage end-to-end system performance and dataflow.
• Work with data flow analysis, IP VPN, LAN/WAN networking and load balancing.
• No certifications are required.

Conditions

Scheduled at 40 hours per week, onsite in Annapolis Junction, Maryland, USA.

No travel is required.

The likely salary range is $153,000 to $207,000. This is not a guarantee; pay depends on experience, geographic location and possibly contract terms, and may fall outside this range.

The hiring process includes an identity check using biometrics and AI. You must be on camera during virtual interviews, and the company may take your photo. By proceeding, you authorize use of your biometric data for identity verification and security.

Equal opportunity employer welcoming individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

Benefits

• Medical plans, some with Health Savings Accounts, plus dental and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, with pre-tax and post-tax contributions up to IRS limits.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
• Full-flex work weeks where possible.
• Short and long-term disability, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness, and business travel and accident insurance, provided or available.
• Competitive pay and an AI-powered career tool that identifies career steps and learning opportunities.
• Access to an internal mobility team that helps with career goals.
• Military-friendly workplace.